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History the basis of unity

KUALA LUMPUR: Feb 20, 1956, according to National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang (pic), is more than just a date in the nation's history.

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MMEA assures transparent probe into personnel misconduct

PUTRAJAYA: Thorough and transparent investigations will be carried out into any violations of rules or laws by officers or personnel, says the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA).

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Dr Wee extends best wishes to Muslims as fasting month begins

PETALING JAYA: May the blessed month of Ramadan bring peace and further strengthen the spirit of harmony among Malaysians, says MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

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116 Bazaar Ramadan Rahmah held nationwide

JOHOR BARU: A total of 116 Bazaar Ramadan Rahmah will be held nationwide this year, up from just 41 when the initiative was first introduced in 2023 in a move to ensure affordable breaking-of-fast meals to the people.

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Ipoh traders warned not to sublet lots at Ramadan sites

SUBLETTING of Ramadan bazaar stalls is strictly prohibited, says Sandrea Ng.

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M’sia eyes stronger ties with new PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is looking forward to close cooperation with the new leadership of Bangladesh in strengthening and elevating bilateral relations to a higher level, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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City look to keep pace as Newcastle bring real threat

MANCHESTER City's tilt at a seventh league title in nine seasons faces what should be a stern test when Newcastle United visit the Etihad today.

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Perfect score in PL challenge

IN a sport defined by its capacity for chaos, where a single deflection or a late video assistant referee (VAR) intervention can rewrite the script, predicting exact Premier League scorelines remains one of football's most unforgiving pursuits.

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‘Chartered flight’ experience for tourist on Sichuan Airlines

A TOURIST paid just 200 yuan (RM113) and unexpectedly received "chartered flight" treatment, flying alone from Jiuzhaigou county to Chengdu city in China.

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Mosques, surau in Kuantan receive Ramadan aid

KUANTAN: A total of 45 mosques and surau in the Indera Mahkota parliamentary constituency, along with another 29 in the Kuantan parliamentary constituency, received Ihya Ramadan contributions.

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RM200mil treatment plant set to boost Seremban water supply 

SEREMBAN: The new Ngoi-Ngoi Phase Two Water Treatment Plant (LRA), costing over RM200mil will strengthen water supply in this district and ensure adequate treated water for future growth, says Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.

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Gen Z continues tradition

KUALA LUMPUR: Long associated with tradition and senior volunteers, the bubur lambuk of Masjid Jamek Kampung Baru is now winning over a new generation.

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Between patriotism and fear

A DRONE whirred through a shopping centre in the Russian city of Voronezh as Shaman, an operator for the Russian army, showed shoppers one of the devices that have dominated the battlefield in Ukraine.

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Powering a new reinvestment cycle as demand surges

Even as the government accelerates the rollout of renewable energy, the gas-fired power sector is entering what could be its most significant reinvestment cycle in over a decade, driven by rising electricity demand, ageing generation assets and tightening reserve margins.

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Smart city can’t beat the traffic

Klang Valley's traffic was the talk of Chinese New Year reunions, and it is not hard to see why.

Metro News

Call for price reduction of essential goods as ringgit rallies

WITH positive economic signs including the ringgit's rise against the US dollar and a recovering stock market, the government must ensure that the benefits of growth are felt on the ground, says Penang PKR deputy chairman Goh Choon Aik.

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Hooked on synthetic drugs at 13

KUALA LUMPUR: Students as young as 13 have fallen into the trap of synthetic drugs, with cases of abuse among school-going youths showing a sharp increase over the past five years.

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Penang model for national blueprint on animal farms

A NATIONAL blueprint for pig farming is being drawn up to address environmental, social and supply concerns following Selangor's decision to halt pig farming in the state.

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Enough vegetables to cover Ramadan and Raya, say industry insiders

PETALING JAYA: Vegetable supply for Ramadan and the Hari Raya period is expected to remain generally stable, although a recent dry spell in Johor could result in shortages of some locally grown produce.

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Sweet bliss in green rice discs

STICKY rice, palm sugar syrup and freshly grated coconut are components of delectable kuih lopes.