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Redevelop neglected Sungai Pari flats to curb crime, says NGO

IPOH: A non-governmental organisation is urging the authorities to redevelop the long neglected Sungai Pari flat complex here, claiming it has become a hotspot for drug abuse, prostitution and other criminal activities due to years of neglect.

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Melaka floods: Victims rise to 124, three relief centres remain open

MELAKA: The number of flood victims in Melaka rose to 124 people from 37 families as of 8am on Sunday (July 26), with three temporary relief centres still operating in Melaka Tengah and Jasin.

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Negri polls: Non-Malays need not fear marginalisation if BN wins, says Tok Mat

SEREMBAN: Non-Malays should not fear being marginalised if Barisan Nasional wins the Aug 1 Negri Sembilan polls as the coalition will remain the primary decision-maker despite its political cooperation with Perikatan Nasional, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

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Racial rhetoric, fear-mongering has no place in nation-building, says Zambry

PETALING JAYA: Barisan Nasional has reaffirmed its commitment to multiracial politics, rejecting any form of racial rhetoric and fear-mongering that could undermine national unity.

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Disaster victims can claim cash aid up to four times a year, says Nadma

JERTIH: Malaysians affected by disasters are eligible to receive the Bantuan Wang Ihsan (BWI) up to four times a year, subject to the claim conditions set by the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma).

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Negri polls: Parti Berjasa’s Zamani unveils five pledges for Nilai voters

SEREMBAN: Parti Berjasa president Zamani Ibrahim has pledged more schools, affordable homes and a public hospital for Nilai as he campaigns for the Aug 1 state seat.

Sabah & Sarawak

Tawau floods: 335 victims remain at relief centres as of 8am

KOTA KINABALU: The flood situation in Tawau has stabilised as of Sunday (July 26) morning, with displaced victims remaining at 335 people from 96 families, as of 8am.

Nation

Malaysians in Qatar advised to remain vigilant

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Embassy in Doha has issued a notice advising Malaysians in Qatar to remain vigilant following the latest developments in the Gulf region.

Nation

PN has no objection to Sanusi campaigning in Negri, says Ahmad Samsuri

SEREMBAN: Perikatan Nasional has no objection to any individual, including Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, campaigning in the Negri Sembilan state election.

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A stronger push for local

SANDAKAN: A Cabinet committee has been set up to boost the sales and export of Malaysian products as part of efforts to reduce reliance on imports, says Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

Nation

Campaign boosts hotel revenues but it’s flat for hawkers

PETALING JAYA: Election campaigning in Negri Sembilan has lifted hotel revenues sharply, but for some hawkers, the crowds have not translated into stronger sales.

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High-tech future eyed for palm oil productivity

MELAKA: The Plantation and Commodities Ministry will step up the adoption of digital ­technology, automation, artificial intelligence and low-carbon ­solutions in the palm oil milling sector to boost productivity and reduce reliance on manual labour.

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Ramanan: Malaysia close to high-income status

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Malaysia is on the verge of achieving high-­income nation status based on the World Bank's per capita income threshold, says Datuk Seri R. Ramanan (pic).

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Detainees in the database

PARIT BUNTAR: Detainees at immigration depots nationwide will be registered as part of efforts to establish a national refu­gee database managed directly by Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pic).

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Incumbent Pertang rep refutes claims he didn’t help Chinese folk

SEREMBAN: Barisan Nasional's incumbent for the Pertang seat in the Negri Sembilan polls has hit back at his critics over allegations that he did not do much for the Chinese community in the constituency.

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Lead by example in fitness, MPs encouraged

KUALA LUMPUR: MPs should organise running programmes such as 'Larian Cergas' in the respective constituencies to promote a healthy lifestyle, says Tan Sri Johari Abdul.

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Almost 145,000 smallholders eligible for Budi Diesel

KUALA PILAH: Approval has been given to 144,894 smallhol­ders under the Plantation and Commodities Ministry's targeted diesel subsidy scheme as of July 15, says Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

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MCA: Strengthen national unity across political lines

PORT DICKSON: Statements that cast doubt on the loyalty or sense of belonging of any Malaysian risk creating unnecessary misunderstandings at a time when the country needs greater cohesion, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong in response to remarks by Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.

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‘We preach affection, not hatred’

BUKIT MERTAJAM: No responsible leader should make racially charged statements as they demean the presence of other communities, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as he criticised remarks attributed to Perikatan Nasional election director Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.