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Malaysia aims for greater logistics and transport integration as Asean chair

KUALA LUMPUR: A more integrated Asean in terms of logistics and transport will be among Malaysia’s targets when the country assumes the Asean chairmanship next year, says Anthony Loke.

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Helmet exchange counter a hit at two years of Madani govt programme

KUALA LUMPUR: The free helmet exchange counter saw overwhelming response at the Two Years of Madani Government (2TM) Programme and the 2024 National Convention on Public Service Reform at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre here on Friday (Nov 22).

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No plans to raise retirement age for civil servants, says minister

PETALING JAYA: There are no plans to increase the retirement age for civil servants, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

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Fair to all on Friday: Netizens laud Johor's two-hour break

PETALING JAYA: Many social media users praised the Johor government for fairly implementing the two-hour break on Fridays.

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Policeman charged with stealing jewellery from deceased woman

KUALA LUMPUR: A police officer pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate's Court on Friday to a charge of stealing a necklace and bracelet from the body of a woman who had died in a car last month.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah to restore 400,000ha of degraded forest as timber plantations

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is working on turning some 400,000ha of degraded forest into industrial timber plantations, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

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Two brothers plead not guilty for causing fire through fireworks in Teluk Intan

IPOH: Two brothers pleaded not guilty to charges of possession and setting off fireworks that caused a fire in Teluk Intan here.

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Airlines in Asean to have stopover rights in all member states soon, says Loke

KUALA LUMPUR: South-East Asian airline operators will soon be able to make stopovers in other Asean member nations, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

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Water supply disruptions, land prices among challenges in Penang's Silicon Valley ambitions

GEORGE TOWN: Frequent water supply disruptions, high industrial land prices and talent shortages are among the challenges faced by the Penang government in its effort to position the state as the Silicon Valley of the East.

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Taiwan court orders murderer of Malaysian student to pay family compensation of RM876,000

A court ruled in a civil proceeding on Thursday that a Taiwanese man who was sentenced life in prison in January 2024 for murdering a Malaysian student must pay over NT$6 million (US$196,020) in compensation to the victim's family, Central News Agency (CNA) reported.

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Arraignment of Syrian national in British passport forgery case postponed

SEPANG: The arraignment of a Syrian national involved in a British passport forgery case was postponed to Dec 5 after the 31-year-old defendant was unable to understand English or Bahasa Malaysia.

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Natural Resources Ministry reaffirms goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

KUALA LUMPUR: Clarifying the participation of fossil fuel companies in a recent United Nations conference, the Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change Ministry (NRES) reaffirmed its goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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Cops to seek AGC's advice in completing probe of Teoh Beng Hock's death, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman will consult the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) on the witness statements in connection with the death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah's location makes it ideal choice for China investors, says Deputy CM

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's strategic proximity to major Asian economies makes the state an ideal investment destination, says Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam.

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Dewan Rakyat: Nine ministries complete winding-up of Supply Bill 2025 debate at committee stage

KUALA LUMPUR: This week’s Dewan Rakyat sitting saw nine ministries complete the winding-up of the Supply Bill 2025 debate at the committee stage.

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Civil Defence Force Melaka prepares for Northeast Monsoon with boat handling exercise

ALOR GAJAH: The Civil Defence Force Melaka has conducted a boat handling exercise in preparation for the Northeast Monsoon.

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Public urged to use public transport for two years of Madani govt programme at KLCC

KUALA LUMPUR: Members of the public attending the Two Years of Madani Government Programme (2TM) and the 2024 National Convention on Public Service Reform at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) starting Friday are advised to use public transport to avoid traffic congestion.

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Cops to work with Myanmar and int'l agencies to verify claims of Jho Low's whereabouts

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman will work with Interpol, Aseanapol as well as the authorities in Myanmar to investigate the alleged whereabouts of fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, or Jho Low.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sarawak to host 15th World Congress on Design and Health in 2026

KUCHING: Sarawak is set to host the 15th World Congress on Design and Health in 2026, the first of its kind to be held in Borneo.

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Perikatan willing to resume MOU talks if terms are fair, says Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR: Perikatan Nasional is ready to return to the negotiating table to discuss allocations for Opposition MPs if the terms are fair, says Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.