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No plans to stop giving ownership grants for land around flood retention ponds, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: There are no plans to stop land ownership grants to private entities around flood retention ponds in Kuala Lumpur, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

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Transportation plays a vital role in Asean's future, says Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is on the right path to strengthening its transportation network and connectivity among Asean member states to boost economic growth, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

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Perak 2025 people-friendly budget focusing on Perakians’ welfare to be tabled on Nov 29

IPOH: The Perak 2025 people-friendly budget will be tabled on Nov 29, says state Speaker Datuk Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid.

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Cops arrest six over 180km car chase from Muar to KL

JOHOR BARU: Police have arrested six men in connection with a 180km car chase from Muar to Kuala Lumpur in the early hours of Wednesday (Nov 20).

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Johor to extend Friday break to two hours

ISKANDAR PUTERI: In line with Johor’s weekend shift next year, both the public and private sectors are required to give their employees a two-hour break on Fridays.

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'D' is OK but we'll get an 'A' next time, says Anwar over Bersih rating

KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani government has accepted its D grade from electoral reform watchdog, Bersih but is positive it will get an improved grade in the future, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Fewer couples tying the knot in Malaysia, but divorce rates also decline

PETALING JAYA: The number of marriages in Malaysia has dropped by 12.5%, from 215,022 in 2022 to 188,100 in 2023, according to the Statistics Department.

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Malaysia hosts over 2 million registered foreign workers, says Home Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: More than two million registered foreign workers are in Malaysia, says the Home Minister.

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Vietnam Communist Party chief To Lam begins official visit to Malaysia

SEPANG: General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, has arrived in Malaysia on Thursday (Nov 21) to begin a three-day official visit.

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No issues expediting political financing Bill, PM tells Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: There are no issues to expedite the proposed political financing Bill, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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M'sia, Brazil, South Africa held talks to demand reforms in UN, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia, Brazil and South Africa have held discussions to draft a new approach and demand reforms in the United Nations (UN), says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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High Court orders police to complete probe into Teoh Beng Hock's death

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has ordered the Royal Malaysia Police to complete its investigation into the death of Teoh Beng Hock, who died 15 years ago, within six months.

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Seri Iskandar Hospital set to open on Dec 11

SERI ISKANDAR: Seri Iskandar Hospital will start its operation on Dec 11, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

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PAC unanimously agrees to open proceedings into foreign worker management system

KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has unanimously decided to initiate proceedings on the procurement of the Foreign Workers Centralised Management System (FWCMS) by the Home Ministry, says Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsuddin.

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Qatar among countries seeking Malaysia's help to fight corruption, Anwar tells Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: Other countries have sought Malaysia’s expertise in addressing corruption, the Dewan Rakyat heard.

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Johor to introduce ‘super lane’ to accelerate businesses

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor will introduce a “super lane” to facilitate business as part of the implementation of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

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Govt finalising framework on poverty eradication, hunger alleviation, PM tells Parliament

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is finalising a framework on poverty eradication and hunger alleviation, which will be presented for international collaboration, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Azalina's appointment reflects recognition of Malaysia's role in fight against corruption, PM tells Parliament

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said's appointment as International Anti-Corruption Academy chairman reflects Malaysia's recognised role in addressing corruption at a global level, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Anwar defends recent remarks on Israel in Parliament

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim faced a heated debate in the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday as he defended his recent remarks on Israel, calling for contextual understanding amid accusations from the opposition.

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Malaysia to prioritise climate change as 2025 Asean chair, says Nik Nazmi

BAKU: As the Asean chair for 2025, Malaysia will prioritise climate change as a key regional agenda, aligned with the theme of "inclusivity and sustainability", says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.