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Amendments to universities Act to be tabled in Dewan Negara next month
PUTRAJAYA: The Universities and University Colleges (Amendment) Bill 2023, which was approved by the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Negara next month.
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Restructuring of rice industry to be announced soon, says Mat Sabu
KUALA LUMPUR: A new scheme aimed at restructuring the rice industry will be announced soon, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.
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Study being done to enact Online Safety Act, says Deputy Comms Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: A study is currently being conducted to pave the way for the introduction of the Online Safety Act, says Teo Nie Ching.
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Rights of workers employed by parties must be upheld, says HR Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: The rights of workers employed by political parties must be upheld, says Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.
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Fake 'Arai' helmets worth over RM70,000 seized in Penang raid
BUTTERWORTH: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has seized fake branded helmets amounting to RM70,240 here.
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Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia exam results out on March 26
PUTRAJAYA: The results of the Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) 2023 will be released on March 26, says the Education Ministry.
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Finance Ministry finalising several HVGT policies, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: The Finance Ministry is finalising several policies linked to the High Value Goods Tax (HVGT) to ensure that the low income group is not affected, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Adopt 'Malaysia First' attitude to strengthen ringgit, says Finance Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: The government urges all parties to work together and take a whole-of-nation approach to strengthen the value of the ringgit, says the Finance Ministry.
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Finance Ministry: Ringgit's decline driven by stronger US dollar, China uncertainty
KUALA LUMPUR: The recent depreciation of the ringgit was largely driven by the strengthening of the United States dollar (USD) and the uncertainty of China’s economic growth, says the Finance Ministry.
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No action to be taken against coffee shops that had RM2 'no drinks' signs
GEORGE TOWN: No action will be taken by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry on the two coffee shops which had placed signs stating that those who do not order drinks will be charged RM2
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Hot weather's impact on padi planting Dewan Rakyat's focus today
KUALA LUMPUR: The immediate and long-term measures to minimise the effects of hot and dry weather conditions on padi planting activities - especially in Sabah - are among the focus of the Dewan Rakyat sitting on Tuesday (March 19)
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All-you-can-eat buffet in primary school canteen
A PRIMARY school in Kuala Lumpur was lauded for offering all-you-can-eat buffets to its pupils at just RM4.50 a day, reported Sin Chew Daily.
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Home cooked is the best
JOHOR BARU: Norshikin Mohd Salleh finds it cheaper and time saving to make home cooked meals compared to going to the bazaar where it is crowded and difficult to find a parking spot.
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School steps up for Tamil language and literature
SMK Raja Mahadi in Klang, Selangor, has been praised for including the Tamil language and Tamil Literature subjects in the regular class schedule for students taking these subjects in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examination, Malaysia Nanban reported.
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Bella: I had nothing to do with Aliff’s khalwat arrest
ACTRESS Bella Astillah (pic) has denied claims that she was behind the arrest of her husband, actor Aliff Aziz, and actress Ruhainies for khalwat (close proximity), Harian Metro reported.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Sabah PKR chief Sangkar urged to quit
KOTA KINABALU: Three elected representatives were among 15 division chiefs demanding the immediate resignation of Sabah PKR chairman, Datuk Dr Sangkar Rasam.
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Sabah & Sarawak
‘No grand promises in manifesto’
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Barisan Nasional is drafting a new election manifesto for the coming 17th state election which is due before September 2025.
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UiTM has two months to answer
PETALING JAYA: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), the Finance Ministry and the Higher Education Ministry have been given two months to respond to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on rectifying identified weaknesses, including UiTM’s purchase of shares worth RM259.98mil without approval.
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Mum undergoes mental evaluation
JOHOR BARU: The woman who allegedly murdered her one-year-old son has been sent to Permai Hospital for one week for mental evaluation, says Ling Tian Soon.
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Penang Bridge users happy with open payment system
GEORGE TOWN: Penang motorists are happy with the open toll payment system that has now been extended to the Penang Bridge.