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Bridge cultural differences by nurturing inclusivity in school, says Huazong youth

KUALA LUMPUR: Nurturing inclusivity in school activities must be prioritised to help bridge cultural differences and promote understanding, say community stakeholders.

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Lowest unemployment in 11 years: Govt to ensure economic growth translates to jobs, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will continue to work hard to ensure that economic growth is translated into better job opportunities, good incomes and a more secure future for Malaysians, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

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Malaysia's unemployment rate drops to lowest in 11 years in Nov, says HR Minister

PUTRAJAYA: The unemployment rate fell to 2.9% in November, the lowest in 11 years, signalling that the country's labour market is on a path to recovery and stable growth, said Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.

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Selangor exco to brief Sultan Selangor on pig farm controls, says MB

PETALING JAYA: Selangor infrastructure and agriculture executive councillor has been granted an audience with the Sultan of Selangor on Monday (Jan 12) to present details of the state's decision to tighten operating conditions for pig farms.

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Autogate crash: Border agency urges foreigners to use NIISe instead

JOHOR BARU: Foreigners are advised to use the new National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) while going through immigration at a main checkpoint here following a system failure involving its autogates, says the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS).

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PAS yet to finalise its pick for Perikatan chairman, says Tuan Ibrahim

BANGI: PAS has yet to finalise its choice for the new Perikatan Nasional chairman, following the resignation of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

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Potential revival of UPSR, PT3, well-received by academics

KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry's move to study the need to revive the Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga (PT3) and the Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) examinations has received positive feedback from academics, who also suggested several improvements.

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Sg Johor pollution: Fishermen struggling to survive, seek compensation

KOTA TINGGI: Two months after the Sungai Johor pollution incident, about 150 fishermen, including those from Kampung Orang Asli Sayong Pinang, remain in distress as their livelihoods have yet to recover.

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3,383 flood victims in Sabah, Sarawak still sheltering, situation improves in both states

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 3,383 flood victims are still being housed in temporary relief centres in Sarawak and Sabah as of Saturday (Jan 10) evening, with both states recording a decrease in the number of victims.

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Cops seize 41 crypto mining rigs in Teluk Intan

IPOH: The police have seized 41 machines suspected of being used for illegal bitcoin mining in three separate raids in Teluk Intan.

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Malaysian youths must seize opportunities despite challenges, says Dr Mah

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is a beautiful country that presents various opportunities despite the challenges it faces, says Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon.

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Hospital's cardiology dept sets record with 76 patients treated in 24 hours

KUALA LUMPUR: The Cardiology Department at Hospital Sultan Idris Shah (HSIS) in Serdang set a new record by treating 76 patients in a single day, including 48 stent procedures, during a 17-hour intensive operation.

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CNY preparations disrupted by fire caused by exploding power bank

MELAKA: Preparations for the upcoming Lunar New Year were disrupted when a home in Taman Seri Rambai here was destroyed in a fire believed to have been sparked by an exploding power bank.

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Selangor Sultan expresses deep disappointment over large-scale pig farming in Kuala Langat

SHAH ALAM: Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has expressed deep disappointment and strongly disagreed with the state government's decision to permit large-scale pig farming operations in Kuala Langat and later in Bukit Tagar.

Sabah & Sarawak

Masiung heads Sabah’s Sedco, Anifah takes over Qhazanah Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Five-term Kuamut assemblyman Datuk Masiung Banah has been appointed as the new Sabah Economic Development Corporation (Sedco) chairman with ministerial status.

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RM2.2mil in Rolex watches, luxury assets seized from house of ex-army chief’s second wife

PETALING JAYA: Luxury assets, including 23 Rolex watches, worth more than RM2.2mil have been seized by graft busters following a raid at the residence of the second wife of a former Army chief in an East coast state on Saturday (Jan 10).

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No compromise on normalising LGBTQ, warns Jakim

PETALING JAYA: The Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim) has warned a non-governmental organisation (NGO) over its 'Glamping with Pride' event, adding that efforts to normalise LGBTQ practices are against the law.

Sabah & Sarawak

105-year-old Sabah man found dead after going missing for six days

KOTA KINABALU: A centenarian who was reported missing six days ago in Kota Marudu district, has been found dead.

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Five police reports lodged against 'Glamping with Pride' ad

KAJANG: Five police reports have been lodged on an advertisement for the "Glamping with Pride" event, believed to be promoting LGBTQ practices.

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Anwar commends enforcement agencies for action against high-profile figures

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the performance of enforcement agencies over the past two years has been commendable, particularly in their action against high-profile individuals.