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YelaoShr’s franchise leap marks new chapter in Malaysia’s early childhood education

MALAYSIA'S education sector reached a meaningful turning point today as YelaoShr marked its transition into a licensed franchise brand through the onboarding of 66 new franchisees from across the country.

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Insulted and disappointed: We dived into muddy waters over 10 times, says Bomba officer

PETALING JAYA: Fire and Rescue Department personnel dived into a muddy river in Johor more than 10 times in hopes of finding a missing person.

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Zafrul, Farhash Wafa, Chong Wei among recipients of Penang state honours this year

GEORGE TOWN: Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz heads the list of 1,530 recipients of state awards, honours and medals in conjunction with the 84th birthday of Governor of Penang, Tun Ramli Ngah Talib, on Saturday (July 26).

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Admin assistant claims trial to insulting modesty of female intern

KUALA LUMPUR: A 37-year-old administrative assistant at a government department pleaded not guilty in the Magistrates' Court here Friday (July 25) to a charge of insulting the modesty of a female student undergoing industrial training, three months ago.

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Low water pressure issues unacceptable, says Penang MCA

GEORGE TOWN: Penang MCA has urged the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) to resolve the persistent low water pressure issues affecting thousands of residents in South Seberang Perai, Central Seberang Perai and parts of the island.

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Thai-Cambodia conflict: Wisma Putra told to provide updates on potential ceasefire, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed Wisma Putra to monitor developments in the escalating border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia following positive signals from both countries regarding the possibility of a ceasefire.

Sabah & Sarawak

Time for laws that treat bullying and cover-ups as crimes, says Sabah Wanita Umno chief

KOTA KINABALU: A Sabah Umno leader has called for an anti-bullying law following the death of a student from a religious school in Papar near here.

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Wan Suraya's appointment as Auditor-General is constitutionally valid, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: The appointment of Datuk Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi as Auditor-General is lawful and does not contravene the Federal Constitution, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

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It wasn't so easy to cut RON95 price, says PM Anwar

JITRA: It is not easy for the government to slash the price of RON95 petrol, even if it is only six sen, because it needs to take into account the financial implications for the country, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Police collect over RM44,000 in traffic summonses from foreigners in Padang Besar

PADANG BESAR: The Operation for Foreigners' Outstanding Summonses (OSTWA) carried out at the Padang Besar Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex (ICQS) successfully collected compounds totalling RM44,730 within five days of its implementation starting on July 21.

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Domestic Trade Ministry to stay on alert for potential misuse following fuel subsidy rationalisation

ALOR SETAR: Proactive monitoring will be carried out at all petrol stations to prevent any misuse in the purchase of subsidised RON95 petrol by consumers once the petrol subsidy rationalisation exercise is implemented, says Dr Fuziah Salleh.

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Fill them up STAT!: PM tells MOH to speed up recruitment to fill 4,000 doctor vacancies, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has been ordered to simplify the bureaucratic process to expedite the filling of 4,352 positions at health facilities, including the appointment of contract doctors, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Sabah & Sarawak

Man nabbed in Tawau for recording female housemate

KOTA KINABALU: An undocumented migrant has been arrested for allegedly recording his female housemate in her rented room in Tawau.

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Climate stress ravages Terengganu coral reefs

MERSING: Three coral reef zones in Terengganu have been identified as worst-hit by coral bleaching in Malaysia this year, according to the latest data on the country's marine ecosystem monitoring.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sibu fire destroys seven houses, 66 residents rescued

SIBU: A total of 66 residents survived a fire that destroyed seven houses in Kampung Hilir here on Friday (July 25), making it the second fire incident in the area within 10 months.

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MGB and Doka to explore innovative additions to MGB’s IBS precast system

LEADING construction and property development solutions provider MGB Bhd – a subsidiary of LBS Bina Group Bhd, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Collaboration (MOC) with Doka Formwork Malaysia Sdn Bhd – part of Doka GmbH, a global leader in formwork, scaffolding, and engineering solutions.

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Excessive ammonia levels in Skudai affect nearly 40,000 Johor accounts

JOHOR BARU: Almost 40,000 consumer accounts here were affected after ammonia levels exceeding safety standards were detected in the raw water source supplying the Sultan Ismail Water Treatment Plant in Skudai on Wednesday (July 23).

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No active collaboration with ISPCA for now, says Ipoh council

IPOH: The Ipoh City Council (MBI) says it does not have any ongoing collaboration with the Ipoh branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA).

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AKPS foils bid to smuggle 200kg of undeclared agro produce

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle agricultural produce without valid permits into the country on Thursday (July 24).

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Madani legal reform gains momentum with key bills and motions passed

KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani Government's legal and institutional reform agenda continues to gain momentum, with five bills and two key motions passed in the first week of the Dewan Rakyat sitting.