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Anwar holds talks with Singapore PM Lawrence Wong

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim held a meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong in conjunction with Wong's special visit to Malaysia on Friday (Feb 20).

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ROS refutes allegations of power abuse by MIPP

PUTRAJAYA: The Registrar of Societies Malaysia (ROS) stresses that it does not intervene in the internal affairs of any political party or registered organisation.

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Cops on the hunt for duo who broke into Sitiawan mosque, stole from donation boxes

MANJUNG: Police are hunting for two suspects following a break-in at a mosque in Sitiawan near here that resulted in the theft of cash from donation boxes.

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116 Bazaar Ramadan Rahmah to be held this year, says Fuziah

JOHOR BARU: A total of 116 Bazaar Ramadan Rahmah will be held nationwide this year, up from just 41 when the initiative was first introduced in 2023, in a move to ensure affordable breaking-of-fast meals to the people.

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Malaysia looks forward to close cooperation with new Bangladesh leadership, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia looks forward to close cooperation with the new leadership of Bangladesh in strengthening and elevating bilateral relations to a higher level, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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More than a gimmick, 'roti pocong' a hit at Paroi Ramadan bazaar

SEREMBAN: A Ramadan bazaar trader at the Tuanku Abdul Rahman Stadium in Paroi here is drawing crowds again this year with his signature "roti pocong" and martabak.

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Melaka assembly may dissolve in April, state poll expected in June

MELAKA: The Melaka legislative assembly could be dissolved during its April sitting, paving the way for a state election likely to be held in early June, according to several state political party leaders.

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Plight of two families in Banting fire draws Anwar's attention

KUALA LUMPUR: The plight of two families who lost their homes in a fire at Jalan Nuri, Kampung Seri Cheeding, Banting, two weeks ago has drawn the attention of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Shah Alam's first female mayor vows swift, decisive leadership

SHAH ALAM: Making decisions fast is the motto of the newly appointed Shah Alam mayor, Datuk Zabidah Safar, who is the first female to hold the post in the Selangor state capital city.

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S'pore PM Lawrence Wong arrives in Malaysia for special visit

SEPANG: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has arrived in Malaysia for a special visit to meet Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Sabah & Sarawak

Over 400 flee homes as floods hit Kota Marudu, Pitas

KOTA KINABALU: The number of flood evacuees in Kota Marudu and Pitas districts has risen to more than 406 people, involving 124 families from 24 villages.

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Johor MACC committed to working closely with state govt to enhance good governance, strengthen integrity

PETALING JAYA: The Johor branch of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is committed to working closely with the Johor state government to enhance good governance and strengthen the culture of integrity in the state.

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PAS to discuss Opposition Leader position on Feb 22, says Hadi

MARANG: The PAS central committee meeting scheduled for this Sunday (Feb 22), is expected to discuss whether the party will take over the post of Parliamentary Opposition Leader, previously held by former Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin.

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Anwar seeks swift passage of Bill limiting PM to two terms

KUALA LANGAT: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a Bill limiting the prime minister's tenure to two terms, or a maximum of 10 years, to be expedited and passed at the next parliamentary sitting.

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Police seek public help to locate Myanmar teen missing since Jan 31

IPOH: Police are seeking public assistance to locate a teenage girl who has been reported missing since Jan 31.

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Police inspector recharged with failing to arrest suspect under Arms Act

KUALA LUMPUR: A police inspector, who was previously freed from a charge of failing to arrest a suspect under the Arms Act, was recharged in a Magistrate's Court here Friday (Feb 20) on the same offence.

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Unemployed man charged with murder ordered to undergo psychiatric assessment

KUALA LUMPUR: The Magistrate's Court on Friday (Feb 20) ordered an unemployed man accused of killing a homeless woman in Sentul to undergo a psychiatric assessment at Hospital Bahagia Tanjong Rambutan in Ulu Kinta, Perak.

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Over 37 tonnes of e-waste seized in Port Klang by AKPS

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has intercepted 37,028kg of electronic waste (e-waste) at West Port, Port Klang, after two shipping containers were found to have entered the country using false customs declarations.

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Over 350 landowners appeal Penang’s revised land tax, says Chow

GEORGE TOWN: State land administrators are currently reviewing more than 350 appeals from landowners seeking reductions following this year's land tax revision, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah floods: Victims told to prioritise safety as Paitan, Kota Marudu, Pitas declared disaster zones

KOTA KINABALU: Flood victims statewide, especially in the worst-hit areas of Paitan, Kota Marudu, Pitas and Sandakan, are urged to refrain from taking unnecessary risks and to prioritise their safety.