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PM congratulates Sultan Sharafuddin on Silver Jubilee

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended his congratulations to Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, in honour of the Sultan of Selangor's 25-year reign.

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LAYING GROUNDWORK FOR GLOBAL SUCCESS

EVERY successful journey to the world's leading universities begins with a strong foundation.

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Dedicated to a safer, kinder facility

JOHOR BARU: Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA), one of the country's busiest hospitals, was thrust into the national spotlight a decade ago when a deadly fire broke out at its intensive care unit.

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Back to school for Johor students sitting for exams

JOHOR BARU: Only students sitting for examinations will be required to attend school today and tomorrow, says Johor executive councillor Dr Muhammad Naqib Md Ghazali.

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Taking the throne a ‘solemn trust’

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sultan of Selangor hopes his legacy will be one of progress, strong institutions and social harmony, with the interests of the people remai­ning at the heart of Tuanku's reign.

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One in 23 M’sian women at risk of breast cancer

KUCHING: The risk of Malaysian women developing breast cancer has risen to one in 23, compared with one in 27 previously, says Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

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Criticism not to interfere, says Sultan Sharafuddin

KLANG: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has said that views, criticisms and concerns on matters relating to the state administration are not intended to interfere in the affairs of the state government.

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Testing the limits of political cooperation

PETALING JAYA: The Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional seat-sharing arrangement in the coming Melaka polls is significant as it tests whether both coalitions can translate tactical cooperation into electoral gains despite their different political bases, say analysts.

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BN candidate list not final, to meet MCA before Oct 31

BAGAN DATUK: Stating that Barisan Nasional's candidate list for the Melaka election is not final, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic) said MCA's dissatisfaction over the announcement of candidates will be resolved before nomination day next week.

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PH to contest Melaka as united coalition

NIBONG TEBAL: Pakatan Hara­pan will contest the Melaka polls as a united coalition despite differences over a possible electoral pact with Bersatu, says its wanita chief Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek.

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Small payments that come with big risks

PETALING JAYA: A camera or a new wardrobe bought in instalments may seem affordable when payments are spread over several months, but when multiple Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) commitments pile up, consumers risk overspending and stretching their finances.

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RM2,500 over three semesters

NIBONG TEBAL: Some 90,000 Form Six students nationwide will receive a RM2,500 living allowance next year, with payments to be made in the first semester of their studies, says Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek (pic).

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Experts: Resolve seat allocation

PETALING JAYA: Barisan Nasional cannot allow the seat allocation issue for the Melaka polls erode trust among component parties, say analysts.

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Selangor Ruler rebukes mishandling of Tabung Haji

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has expressed disappointment over the mismanagement of Tabung Haji, stressing that funds entrusted for religious purposes must be managed with accountability and responsibility.

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SWE-qualified doctors exempted from PSV

PETALING JAYA: Medical practitioners who have completed super­vised work experience (SWE) are exempted from primary source verification (PSV) when applying for specialist registration, says the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).

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Mental health policy still in works

PETALING JAYA: The workplace mental health policy is still being finalised, with consultations invol­ving stakeholders ongoing despite an earlier target of Sep­tem­ber or October, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

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‘Defend Sabah, Sarawak rights with respect, not provocation’

KOTA KINABALU: Freedom of speech and fighting for rights should be done respectfully without insulting, provoking or damaging the image of the country, says Datuk Mustapha Sakmud (pic).

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RM200mil to add more muscle to Fire Dept

PETALING JAYA: The Housing and Local Government Ministry has allocated RM200mil to streng­then the Fire and Rescue Dep­art­ment's operational capabilities and disaster preparedness, says its minister Nga Kor Ming.

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Melaka polls: PN to contest under own logo, candidates to be announced soon, says Takiyuddin

KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional will contest the Melaka election using its own coalition logo following a High Court decision that temporarily halted action against its registration, says secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.

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PN to take disciplinary action against Bersatu, says Takiyuddin

KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional will initiate disciplinary proceedings against Bersatu over actions it says are contrary to the coalition's interests, says its secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.