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Rural and Regional Ministry introduces smart village concept to empower rural communities

SERDANG: The Rural and Regional Development Ministry has introduced the Smart Village concept to strengthen the potential and capabilities of rural communities through modern technology while enhancing economic development in these areas.

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Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9kg of meth in Perak

SLIM RIVER: A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here on Friday with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine on Nov 11.

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Trainees urged to uphold integrity and avoid corruption, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Police trainees have been reminded to steer clear of any form of wrongdoing, especially corruption, as they embark on their careers as police personnel and officers, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.

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UPNM cadet claims trial to causing hurt to junior using spiked boot in latest bullying case

KUALA LUMPUR: Another Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) cadet has been charged at the Sessions Court here with causing hurt to a junior using a spiked boot.

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Mandatory recertification, tougher penalties needed for heavy vehicle safety, says Lam Thye

KUALA LUMPUR: Periodic recertification should be mandated for heavy vehicle drivers, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

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More than 60 flood victims evacuated in Perak, rising river levels in Terengganu, Kelantan

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 66 flood victims from 30 families have been relocated to a temporary relief centre after several areas in Larut, Matang and Selama district in Perak were inundated.

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Sungai Bakap rep sworn in

GEORGE TOWN: Sungai Bakap's newly elected assemblyman Abidin Ismail has been sworn in at the state assembly sitting on Friday (Nov 22).

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Suspect in latest UPNM bullying case arrives in court

KUALA LUMPUR: The senior student believed to be involved in the bullying case of a first-year student at Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) has arrived in court here on Friday (Nov 22) morning.

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Bersih chairman praises Anwar’s positive reaction over D grade rating

KUALA LUMPUR: The positive feedback and commitment to improve is a reflection of the Prime Minister's openness to criticism, says Bersih.

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Mother dies, two children hurt in East Coast Highway accident

DUNGUN: A woman was killed and her two children were injured in an accident at KM341.2 of the East Coast Highway 2 (LPT2), here on Thursday (Nov 21).

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Programme to mark two years of Madani Govt kicks off today

KUALA LUMPUR: The Two Years Madani Government Programme (2TM) and the 2024 National Convention on Public Service Reform opened its doors at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) here Friday (Nov 22), offering the best platform for Malaysians to come and see for themselves the achievements of the government over the past two years.

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Man escapes with minor injuries after tree falls on car in Penang

NIBONG TEBAL: A man narrowly escaped death when his car was hit by a fallen tree on Jalan Tasek Mutiara 2, Sungai Bakap here on Thursday (Nov 21) night.

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Stop treating suicide as a taboo topic, urge mental health experts

KUALA LUMPUR: The stigma surrounding suicide needs to be dispelled amid rising suicide rates in Malaysia, said a psychiatrist.

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Guardians of the forest

HULU PERAK: Fear and intimidation of facing poachers in the jungle did not stop 36-year-old Zainudin Sudin from continuing to guard the invaluable forest where the Orang Asli community, like himself, calls home.

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Six held over 180km 4WD chase

JOHOR BARU: Six men have been arrested in connection with a car chase spanning 180km from Muar to Kuala Lumpur.

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Six months to wrap up death probe

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has given police six months to complete its investigation into the death of Teoh Beng Hock, who died over 15 years ago.

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Nation’s transport network on track for Asean connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is on the right track towards enhancing its transportation network for better connectivity with Asean member states, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

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Johor to enhance business ease

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor is set to provide more ease of doing business in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) with the introduction of a “super lane”.

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400,000 with unpaid PTPTN loans

NEARLY half of National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers who have yet to make repayments are recipients of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) cash aid, said Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.

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‘KL sinkhole tragedy not caused by flash floods’

THE sinkhole tragedy in Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur, was not caused by flash floods, said Dr Zaliha Mustafa.