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Penang civil servants to get one-month bonus

GEORGE TOWN: Penang civil servants will receive special financial assistance equivalent to one month's salary in December, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

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Crop yields not greatly affected

PETALING JAYA: The hazy weather in the last few months is unlikely to cause significant damage to crops, but further prolonged exposure could affect fruit quality, flowering and agricultural yields, say experts.

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A big boost for defence

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has received its first FA-50M light combat aircraft from South Korea, marking a significant step in strengthening the country's air defence capabilities, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

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Melaka PH: Let younger candidates prove their worth

MELAKA: Young candidates should be given the opportunity to prove their ability to serve the people rather than be judged solely on their age and experience, says Datuk Seri Adly Zahari.

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Melaka PKR: Parties can maintain own political stances under CSA

MELAKA: The Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) signed between the Federal Govern­ment, Bersatu and Independent MPs does not bind any party's political stance or decisions, says Adam Adli Abd Halim.

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Age no barrier in polls race

MELAKA: There is a gap of more than 40 years between the youngest and oldest candidates named so far for the Melaka polls, with nomination day taking place today.

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MCA takes on rival bastions

MELAKA: MCA is prepared to take on tough contests, including in constituencies considered strong­holds of its political rivals.

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Candidates take 189 nomination forms ahead of elections

MELAKA: The state election here saw at least 189 nomination forms sold as of Thursday night, with 45 prospective candidates having paid their deposits, according to Election Commission (EC) chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun.

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Fire safety checks clear 28 poll centres

MELAKA: A total of 28 nomination and official vote-tallying centres have been inspected for safety compliance ahead of the 16th Melaka election.

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Help mid-tier firms, Bursa urged

PETALING JAYA: Having marked five decades of success and growth, Bursa Malaysia must now focus on helping mid-tier companies reach greater heights, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.  

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AKPS chief Shuhaily's new police posting yet to be decided, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain's new assignment in the police force will only be determined after obtaining the consent of His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, to allow his tenure as Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general to end prematurely.

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Malaysia receives first FA-50M light combat aircraft from South Korea

LABUAN: Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has received the first FA-50M light combat aircraft acquired by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), marking an important milestone in the country's efforts to strengthen its air defence capabilities.

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KTM Komuter train window shattered by vandalism, KTMB confirms

KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has confirmed that a broken train window on the Padang Besar-Butterworth KTM Komuter Utara service, which went viral on social media on Thursday (Oct 29), was caused by vandalism.

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Nepal floods: PERKESO payments to next of kin expected on Nov 4, says Masfih

KUALA LUMPUR: The disbursement of Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) payments to the next of kin of Malaysians who perished in the Nepal-Tibet flood is expected to be expedited, with payments scheduled for Nov 4, says Malaysia Solidarity Families in Hope (Masfih).

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Melaka polls: MCA ready for tough fight in four seats, says Dr Wee

MELAKA: MCA is ready to take on all challenges in the Melaka state election as it adds Kota Laksamana to its line-up, bringing the number of seats it will contest to four.

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Floods: Situation improves in Kedah but worsens in Negri

KUALA LUMPUR: The flood situation in Kedah continues to improve, with the number of evacuees at temporary relief centres falling on Friday (Oct 30) afternoon.

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Shah Alam High Court strikes down condo JMB's blanket pet ban

KUALA LUMPUR: The Shah Alam High Court has ruled that a condominium joint management body (JMB) cannot impose a blanket prohibition on keeping pets in private residential units through its house rules.

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Melaka polls: Adly vows to complete two unfinished Bukit Katil projects if re-elected

MELAKA: Bukit Katil incumbent Datuk Seri Adly Zahari has pledged to complete two long-awaited development projects in his constituency if voters give him a third term in the Nov 14 Melaka state election.

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Finance Ministry has never directed cancellation of rural road projects, says Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: The Finance Ministry has never issued any directive to cancel rural road projects, only deferred new contracts to prevent outstanding payments to contractors from continuing to accumulate, says Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

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Melaka polls: Adly defends young Pakatan candidates against criticism

MELAKA: Young candidates should be given the opportunity to prove their ability to serve the people instead of being judged solely by their age and experience, says Datuk Seri Adly Zahari.