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Johor polls: EC reminds employers to allow workers to vote

JOHOR BARU: The Election Commission (EC) has urged employers to grant a reasonable period for employees who are registered voters to fulfil their responsibility in the 16th Johor State Election on Saturday (July 11).

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Johor polls: Anwar vows to improve healthcare facilities, water supply in Rengit

BATU PAHAT: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has pledged to resolve the long-standing problems of dilapidated health facilities and water supply disruptions affecting residents in Rengit, saying basic infrastructure must reflect Johor's status as a developed state.

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Johor polls: Anwar to launch final campaign blitz across five locations on Friday

JOHOR BARU: Pakatan Harapan Chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will launch a final, high-energy campaign blitz across five strategic locations on Friday (July 10) to secure victory for the coalition's candidates in the 16th Johor State Election.

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PM dismisses claims of buying new BMW for personal use

BATU PAHAT: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim dismissed claims that he had purchased a luxury BMW vehicle for his personal use.

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PM: Govt never sidelines any state over political affiliation, aid distributed fairly

BATU PAHAT: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that the Federal Government under his leadership has never sidelined any state or community based on political affiliation in addressing issues related to the people's welfare and well-being.

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Over RM10mil in smuggled frozen goods seized in Sabah

PETALING JAYA: Over RM10mil in smuggled frozen goods have been seized by the police after raids across Sabah.

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Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia welcomes digital foreign worker quota system, calls for continuous improvements

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM) hopes the digital foreign worker quota application system via the e-Quota module in the Foreign Worker Centralised Management System (FWCMS) will be monitored and enhanced to keep the approval process efficient, transparent, and responsive to industry needs.

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Study finds flexible work arrangements boost productivity, says HR Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: A study on the impact of the flexible work arrangements policy by the Human Resources Ministry has found that 81 per cent of workers in the Klang Valley reported improved job performance, clear evidence that work flexibility drives productivity.

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MACC remands 33 individuals, in massive immigration graft sweep

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has obtained remand orders against 33 individuals, including 10 enforcement officers, over suspected corruption and immigration-related offences linked to foreign nationals.

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Banting school stabbing suspect to be charged on Friday, say Selangor cops

PETALING JAYA: The suspect who was arrested following a stabbing incident in a school in Banting will be charged on Friday (July 10).

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Form Six student dies after collapsing during school activity in Melaka

MELAKA: A Form Six student died after collapsing while queuing for a co-curricular orientation programme at a secondary school in Jalan Chan Koon Cheng here.

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Johor polls: Barisan's Bekok candidate favours direct outreach over office meetings

BEKOK: Barisan Nasional incumbent Tan Chong is spending the closing days of the Johor election campaign doing what he says has defined his first term — meeting constituents, solving problems and asking for another chance to serve.

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Johor polls: Pakatan's first-time candidate banks on 30 years of local trust in Bekok fight

BEKOK: As the Johor election campaign enters its final stretch, Pakatan Harapan's Bekok candidate Tay Yok Jiuen says she is drawing confidence from what she sees as growing momentum on the ground.

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Cancelled missile deal: Take legal, diplomatic action against Norway, says DPM

MERSING: Malaysia should take firm legal and diplomatic action against Norway following its decision to revoke the export licence for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) system meant for the Navy's new Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) vessels, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

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Johor polls: Make informed choices, Zahid urges young voters

PASIR GUDANG: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged young voters to make informed choices in the Johor state election, saying they will play a decisive role in determining the state's political future.

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Police sergeant begins 14-month jail term after losing appeal in bribery case

PUTRAJAYA: A police sergeant began serving a 14-month jail sentence on Thursday (July 9) after the Court of Appeal dismissed his appeal against his conviction and sentence for accepting bribes, while allowing the prosecution's cross-appeal to reinstate an earlier conviction on a separate charge.

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Abuse, violence cases reported to crisis centre surge 30% to five-year high, says parliamentary committee

KUALA LUMPUR: Cases of abuse and violence handled by the One Stop Crisis Centre (OSCC) rose by over 30% over the last five years, says Rodziah Ismail.

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Over RM450k worth of liquid meth seized in Nibong Tebal raid

NIBONG TEBAL: More than RM450,000 worth of liquid methamphetamine was seized during a bust in Nibong Tebal.

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Cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility, from families to students, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Traditional security measures are no longer enough to protect Malaysia from rapidly evolving cyber threats and borderless digital attacks, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim warned.

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Negri polls: Pakatan to announce candidates list on July 14

SEREMBAN: Negri Sembilan Pakatan Harapan will announce its list of candidates for the Aug 1 state polls next Tuesday (July 14), says its state chief Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.