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Negri gets two new stage bus operators
SEREMBAN: Two new operators have been appointed to provide stage bus services in Negri Sembilan, says transport committee chairman J. Arul Kumar.
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Nation
Socso targeting self-employed under SKSPS scheme
BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Social Security Organisation (Socso) is targeting one million gig and self-employed workers to contribute to the Self-Employed Social Security Scheme (SKSPS) this year.
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Nation
Foreigner handed over to MACC for trying to bribe cop
BATU PAHAT: A foreigner has been arrested here for allegedly trying to give RM70 to a policeman who caught him riding a motorcycle without a licence.
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Nation
Multi-tier levy system soon to help reduce foreign worker dependence, says HR Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Companies that have a higher dependency on foreign workers may have to pay more for them, says Steven Sim.
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Nation
Indonesian worker killed in Serendah construction site mishap
PETALING JAYA: An Indonesian construction worker died after a landslip at a worksite.
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Sabah & Sarawak
I will fight to the end, Labuan MP says amid threats he will lose seat
KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Suhaili Abdul Rahman has vowed that he will do everything within his power to retain his Labuan parliamentary seat amid threats from Perikatan Nasional that he will lose it soon.
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Nation
Upholding English and BM must go hand in hand, says Education Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: There is no room for compromise when it comes to empowering students in Bahasa Malaysia (BM) and the English language, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.
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Mobile apps
Fahmi: App provider Telegram ready to work together to fight digital piracy
App provider Telegram is ready to work together with the government to fight rampant digital piracy on its platform, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said.
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Nation
Ensure water sustainability or suffer later, says DPM Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR: The country has a moral duty to tackle its water challenges head-on or it will end up with a major water crisis in the future, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Rats! KK eatery shut, City Hall orders cleanup
KOTA KINABALU: A restaurant accused of having rats on the premises has been ordered to cease operations until it has been thoroughly cleaned.
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Nation
Civil servant, ex-cop among three gang robbery suspects nabbed in Melaka
MELAKA: A 34-year-old civil servant and an ex-policeman are among three suspects arrested here for alleged involvement in gang robbery.
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Nation
Home Ministry must stop shows by those dressed as ‘Buddhist monks', says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: Entertainment club performances by individuals dressed like “Buddhist monks" should be halted, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
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Nation
Copter tragedy: Helicopters involved were airworthy, all crew fit at time of incident
KUALA LUMPUR: The two Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) helicopters that crashed in Lumut were airworthy at the time of the incident, according to the preliminary report on the tragedy.
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Nation
Simulation centre set up to prepare nation for nuclear emergencies
DENGKIL: The Nuclear Reaction Simulation Centre to prepare Malaysia for any nuclear or radiation-related emergency has been unveiled by the Atomic Energy Department Malaysia (Atom Malaysia) at its headquarters here.
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Nation
Leadership transition in Singapore not expected to impact Johor
JOHOR BARU: The leadership transition in Singapore would not affect or delay any plans between the island republic and Johor, says Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad.
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Nation
Tap into immense potential of clinical research, PM urges Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR: The country has raked in over RM1.16bil in cumulative gross national income from sponsored clinical research since 2012, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Sabah & Sarawak
S'wak keen to pursue tourism autonomy talks with Putrajaya
KUCHING: Sarawak is waiting for the Sabah government to finalise its stand on whether or not tourism should be included in the concurrent list in the Federal Constitution before negotiating further with Putrajaya on the matter.
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Nation
Improve national education system to keep next generation competitive, says Johor Regent
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor has called on the Federal Government to improve the country’s education system to ensure that the younger generation remains competitive.
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Nation
Negri local councils must step up handling of stray cattle, says exco man
SEREMBAN: Local councils in Negri Sembilan have been told to be more aggressive in catching stray cattle in areas under their jurisdiction, says state local government development committee chairman J. Arul Kumar.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Anxiety gives way to tears and joy as prisoners interact with families under special programme
KOTA KINABALU: Wearing a dark green baju Melayu, a young boy peeked through the iron bars, reaching out as he called "Ayah!" (Father) over and over.