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Disadvantaged kids still struggling with education
KUALA LUMPUR: The latest World Bank report shows that Malaysia is still dealing with the impact of the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic where children’s education is concerned.
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Perlis MB grilled for eight hours
PUTRAJAYA: Perlis Mentri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli spent about eight hours in Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) detention, answering questions on allegations of power abuse involving his son and himself.
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MACC quizzing MB is not a big deal, says exco man
KANGAR: The questioning of Perlis Mentri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) should not be made into a big issue and the state government is functioning as usual, says a state exco member.
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Filial piety repaid with win
SHAH ALAM: A son’s selflessness in taking care of his elderly mother has been rewarded after he was named Majoriti’s Langgan & Menang (Subscribe and Win) campaign grand prize winner.
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It’s time to change to a healthy lifestyle
BUTTERWORTH: Health and safety of the community remain the priority for frontliners even though the Covid-19 pandemic has eased up.
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‘PAS merely grandstanding’
PETALING JAYA: More posturing against Putrajaya is likely to come from the PAS-led state governments following the recent challenge by Terengganu over the Territorial Sea Act 2012, say analysts.
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M’sia to see more Chinese tourists during golden week
KUALA LUMPUR: The country is expecting an influx of visitors during China’s Labour Day golden week, says Tourism Malaysia director-general Manoharan Periasamy.
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Expert: MTUC tussle has defanged labour movement
KLANG: A leadership tussle in the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) in recent years has reduced the major organisation to a shadow of its former self.
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SMEs not ready for amended Act
PETALING JAYA: Following the tightening of occupation health and safety regulations, SME groups want more time to train their safety and health coordinators, other than appealing to the government to provide sufficient trainers and make these training claimable under the Human Resources Development Corporation.
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Some small businesses say they’re unaware of Osha
PETALING JAYA: Some small businesses are claiming that they were unaware of the amended Occupational Safety and Health Act (Osha) until the recent announcement of its impending enforcement in June.
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Experts: Kids must have their say
KUALA LUMPUR: The missing piece in discussing children’s rights is the participation of the children themselves as direct stakeholders in these issues, say experts.
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Preschool experience essential to kids’ education outcomes, say experts
PETALING JAYA: Children must possess school-readiness skills to avoid challenges in reading, writing, and mathematics throughout their schooling, say experts and stakeholders.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Events being held to boost M’sia-China ties
KOTA KINABALU: A series of events celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China this year are being held to further strengthen friendship between the two countries.
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KKB polls: Personal attacks against Perikatan candidate show opponents lack ideas, claims Azmin
HULU SELANGOR: Personal attacks are directed at Perikatan Nasional’s Khairul Azhari Saut by the coalition’s political rivals to deflect their inability to resolve bread and butter issues, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.
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Public caning implementation falls under state jurisdiction, says Na'im
KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of public caning for syariah offenders falls under the jurisdiction of the states, says Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar.
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Public caning: No discussion between Terengganu, federal govts, says Azalina
HULU SELANGOR: There have been no discussions between the Terengganu state government and the Federal Government regarding the proposal to implement public caning for syariah offences in the state.
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Two scam call centres busted in JB, 11 arrested
JOHOR BARU: Police have busted two call centres for scams at a residential area here, arresting 11 people.
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Sultan Nazrin is new MKI chairman
KUALA LUMPUR: Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak has been appointed as the new Chair of the National Council of Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI) chairman for two years, from March 9, 2024, to March 8, 2026.
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Heavily pregnant woman chases down snatch thief from supermarket toilet
SHAH ALAM: A nine-month pregnant woman ran 50m to foil a snatch thief who snatched her handbag while she was in the toilet at a supermarket in Section 23, here on Monday (April 29) night.
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Malaysia sees 32.5% more tourists in first quarter of 2024, says Tiong
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism in Malaysia is on the rise, with 5.8 million tourists in the first quarter of 2024, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.