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Nursing shortage projected at close to 60% by 2030, says Dr Dzulkefly
KUALA LUMPUR: A shortage of nurses in the nursing field is projected at close to 60% by 2030, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
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LTSIP to be upgraded to an international airport, says Anwar
KOTA BHARU: The Federal Government agrees with the Kelantan government's proposal to extend the runway at the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (LTSIP) by 400m to become an international airport.
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Human Resources Ministry welcomes Anwar's RM30mil grant for Indian youths' skills development programme
PETALING JAYA: The Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) welcomes Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement to provide RM30mil for grants to implement the Malaysian Indians Skills Initiative under Kesuma-Mitra.
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Civil servants' salary increase appropriate, reasonable and fair, says Sim
SHAH ALAM: The salary revision for civil servants announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in conjunction with Labour Day yesterday is appropriate and reasonable, considering the increased efficiency of government services, says Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong.
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FLYsiswa flight discount returns for public tertiary education students
PETALING JAYA: The FLYsiswa flight ticket subsidy is back, with public tertiary education institution students once again able to get up to a RM300 discount for domestic flights.
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Selangor DVS probes kitten burning incident in Kajang
PUTRAJAYA: The Selangor Veterinary Services Department (DVS) has opened an investigation paper into the case of a kitten set on fire at Flat Sri Kenari in Sungai Ramal Baru, Kajang near here on April 22.
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Jakim sets up special hotline to channel complaints regarding insults to Islam
PUTRAJAYA: The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has set up a 24-hour hotline for reporting complaints regarding insults against Islam, including those triggered through social media platforms.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Tawau cops seize over 2kg of syabu, detain six people
KOTA KINABALU: Police have detained six people and seized over 2kg of syabu in a raid in Sabah’s East coast Tawau district.
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AIM continues to empower female entrepreneurs, fight hardcore poverty, says Dr Wan Azizah
HULU SELANGOR: The Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) has assisted many female entrepreneurs from all walks of life in expanding their businesses, says Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Wildlife starting to reclaim restored habitat in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: Wildlife is returning 'home', thanks to the effective restoration of a severely degraded forest in Sabah.
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PM rebukes Immigration Dept over tourist entry congestion
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reprimanded the Immigration Department over congestion issues at the country’s borders, particularly in airports.
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A biopic of Sybil Kathigasu set to hit the silver screen next year
KUALA LUMPUR: A biopic portraying the life of Sybil Kathigasu, a Malayan Eurasian nurse who served during the Japanese occupation in Malaya in the 1940s, is set to grace the silver screens next year.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Man jailed five years, fined RM30,000 for reckless driving, causing death
KOTA KINABALU: A man was sentenced to five years in jail and fined RM30,000 by the Tawau Magistrate’s Court for reckless driving, which caused the death of a motorcyclist three years ago.
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Melaka Refinery Complex renamed Melaka Energy Park in Pearl Jubilee celebration
MELAKA: Melaka Refinery Complex in Sungai Udang here is now known as Melaka Energy Park, says the chairman of Malaysian Refining Company Sdn Bhd (MRCSB), Ahmad Adly Alias.
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KKB polls: Candidates should focus on local issues, says Ramanan
HULU SELANGOR: Candidates for the Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) by-election have been urged to focus on issues faced by the local community rather than national issues in their campaign trail.
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Perikatan will never shut down vernacular schools, reiterates Wan Ahmad Fayhsal
HULU SELANGOR: Perikatan Nasional will never shut down vernacular schools if it comes to power, reiterates Bersatu youth chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal.
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Court dismisses suit by ex-AG special officer against Rewcastle-Brown on technical grounds
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here has dismissed a defamation suit filed by former attorney general Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali’s special officer, Mabel Sheela Mutthiah against Sarawak Report editor Clare Rewcastle-Brown.
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Flat residents horrified after finding 20 dogs poisoned in Seremban housing area
SEREMBAN: Animal lovers at the Taman Seri Amber flats near here were left outraged after the carcasses of 20 stray dogs were found in the street after being allegedly poisoned.
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Around the 'globe' in 80 Lego sets: Melaka boy explores the world brick by brick
MELAKA: A Primary Three pupil of SJK(T) Kubu here who started to play with Lego toy bricks as a toddler has completed 80 creations over the years.
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KKB polls: Three reports lodged so far, say cops
HULU SELANGOR: Three reports have been lodged throughout the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election campaign period to date, according to police.