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Do you know...about the Polianthes tuberosa?

Polianthes tuberosa is a perennial plant renowned for its sweet, aromatic blossoms.

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Najib’s appeal judge recuses herself

PUTRAJAYA: Court of Appeal judge Azizah Nawawi has recused herself from hearing former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s appeal to reinstate his lawsuit against former attorney general (AG) Tan Sri Tommy Thomas.

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Experts: Generic drug alternatives must be made an option

PETALING JAYA: In order to enhance patients’ access to more cost-effective medications, it is necessary for doctors to issue prescriptions and allow generic substitution, say experts.

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Mat Sabu: Fish from Japan safe to consume

KUALA LUMPUR: There are no restrictions in the import of agricultural and fish products from Japan, says Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

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‘Asean rice exporters must prioritise us’

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is expected to urge Asean’s main rice supplier nations to give priority to exporting the staple food to member countries at the 45th Asean Ministers’ Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF).

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EMPOWERING FUTURE ENERGY LEADERS

TNB inculcates energy efficient traits in students for a better tomorrow.

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10,000 Selangor flood victims to get help

SHAH ALAM: In anticipation of being hit by floods as the monsoon season approaches, the Selangor government has instructed the Social Welfare Department (JKM) to prepare flood relief aid for about 10,000 victims.

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Dr Noor Hisham returns to Hospital Putrajaya

PETALING JAYA: Former Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah is back at the Endocrine Institute of Hospital Putrajaya.

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Five students set for showdown in Rome

FIVE schoolchildren will represent Malaysia at an international English competition in Rome, Malaysia Nanban reported.

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12 illegal migrants, boat skipper held in Tawau

KOTA KINABALU: A boat skipper’s bid to evade arrest by jumping into the sea was foiled when maritime officials managed to swim after him in Tawau district.

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Malaysian film gets nine Golden Horse nominations

MALAYSIAN filmmaker Chong Keat Aun’s latest film, Snow in Midsummer, has been nominated in nine categories of the prestigious Golden Horse Awards, reported Sin Chew Daily.

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Former actor now working as bank clerk

WITH no acting opportunities, Raja Muhammad Afiq Raja Razali now earns a living as a bank clerk, Harian Metro reported.

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157kg of syabu seized

GEORGE TOWN: Police arrested a wireman, who acted as a transporter, and seized syabu worth about RM5.2mil under Ops Tapis in Bandar Cassia, Batu Kawan, near here.

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Muhyiddin files for DNAA over Jana Wibawa project

KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has filed an application at the Sessions Court here to give him a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) over the three charges of money laundering amounting to RM200mil rela­ting to the Jana Wibawa project.Muhyiddin, 76, filed the application on Monday.

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Sanusi’s sedition trial to start in January 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: The sedition trial of Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor will take place for 12 days starting in January next year.

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TMJ recounts traumatic experience at Siam Paragon

JOHOR BARU: The Bangkok ­luxury mall shooting was a traumatic experience for Tunku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim and his family, who were within earshot of the incident.

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Counter haze with creative indoor activities, teachers told

KUALA LUMPUR: Teachers in schools in areas with unhealthy Air Pollution Index (API 101–200) readings are advised to be more creative in implementing activities to replace co-curricular activities outside the classroom.

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Umbrellas are Penangites’ best friend these days

GEORGE TOWN: From wearing masks, Penangites now cannot leave home without an umbrella as the wet spell has somewhat overshadowed the haze season.

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‘Unveil better resources, solutions for climate change’

PETALING JAYA: Environmental groups have called for better resources for conservation efforts as well as concrete measures for tackling climate change.

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Budget 2024: Cheaper essentials top wishlist

PETALING JAYA: Controlling prices of goods, reducing medical bills and improving the minimum wage top the list of wishes people have for Budget 2024.