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Sabah & Sarawak
Greener future planned for Samarahan
KUCHING: Comprehensive development plans focusing on growth in the southern region of Sarawak, particularly Samarahan as a modern low-carbon city, are being formulated in line with public health needs and environmental sustainability, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
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Nation
Expanding Sara network
KLANG: The government is continuously exploring the most effective ways to strengthen efforts to expand the network of Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) assistance to ensure its objective of helping the less fortunate is achieved.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Ministry eyes enhanced disaster early warning system
KOTA KINABALU: The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) has made the enhancement of the national disaster early warning system one of its key priorities this year, in view of ongoing weather uncertainties caused by the north-east monsoon.
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Golf
How to hit the perfect punch shot
A PUNCH shot is an essential skill for golfers who need to keep the ball low – whether you're battling a stiff breeze or trying to escape from under tree branches.
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Nation
All but one ‘sick’ projects ‘cured’
GEORGE TOWN: Thirty-four long-stalled PR1MA housing developments nationwide, once considered "sick" projects, are now "cured", with all units scheduled to be completed and handed over to buyers by Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year.
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Nation
RM27.46bil in Kelantan development projects under close watch
KOTA BARU: A total of 500 development and infrastructure projects in Kelantan, comprising 118 new projects and 382 extension projects, are currently being monitored by the Prime Minister's Department's Implementation Coordination Unit.
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Nation
Targets for new education blueprint include requiring at least a grade ‘C’ in English and BM
PETALING JAYA: The upcoming Education Blueprint 2026-2035 will impose firm key performance targets, including a requirement for students at both the primary and secondary school levels to obtain at least a grade C in Bahasa Melayu, English, Mathematics and History, says Education director-general Mohd Azam Ahmad.
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Star Biz7
Urban harmony: Can stakeholders row together?
The health of Malaysia's property sector is more than just buildings. Behind every high-rise and residential project, there is a delicate balance between local authorities, private developers and the public. How well these groups work together determines not only the sector's growth but also whether Malaysians can afford to live in safe, sustainable and well-planned homes.
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Golf
Worldwide reset for new season
THE golf tours – men's and women's – across the globe are slowly but surely slipping into gear for the new season ahead.
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Focus
Coming-of-Age Day in Japan: The country’s youth face new challenges
THESE are uncertain times. Most people want to make risk-free choices, but young people have the privilege of being allowed to make mistakes. I
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Nation
Detention of journalist ‘punitive’
PETALING JAYA: The action to detain former journalist Rex Tan is unnecessary and punitive in nature, says the Malaysian Media Council.
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Golf
Clark ‘torn’ on Brooks Koepka’s return to PGA Tour
WYNDHAM Clark admits to being "torn" about the return of fellow US Open champion Brooks Koepka to the US PGA Tour.
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Golf
A new chapter for Mirabel
ONE of Malaysia's brightest rising stars is ready and set for the new season ahead – and for her first full campaign as a professional golfer: Mirabel Ting.
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Nation
Over RM635,000 worth of e-cigs seized in Sabah raids
KOTA KINABALU: E-cigarettes worth over RM635,000 were seized while 23 suspects were nabbed following an integrated crackdown across seven districts in Sabah.
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Nation
Crackdown on ID abuse
KULIM: Comprehensive investigations involving multiple agencies are underway to probe the use of counterfeit MyKad and the misuse of genuine ones for employment purposes, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail
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Education
UiTM students take charge of career prep
CAMPUS life is not just a matter of sitting in lectures and absorbing knowledge.
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Nation
Probe shows actress left Jeddah airport
KUALA LUMPUR: Actress Nadia Kesuma (pic), who was reported missing, is said to have left the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Only one flood relief centre remains open in Sarawak
BINTULU: Only one temporary flood relief centre in Sarawak remains active as of 4pm yesterday, after two centres were closed earlier in the afternoon.
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Nation
‘Stricter rules may impact legitimate use of chemicals’
PETALING JAYA: The move to tighten controls on chemicals linked to illegal drug manufacturing shows an escalated approach towards the fight against drugs, but chemistry experts say it may impact legitimate usages as well.
