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Stamping out sick projects
KOTA KINABALU: The problem of delayed and “sick” projects will be overcome under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), with several reforms introduced, says the Economy Minister.
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Nip graft among young people in the bud, say groups
PETALING JAYA: The alarming number of cases of young people involved in corruption-related offences has prompted watchdogs and civil society groups to call for stronger legal deterrence and early anti-corruption education.
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Multi-ministry effort to combat porn involving schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Allegations of pornography videos involving schoolchildren will be given serious attention through a collaboration of several ministries.
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Tapping the talent pool of foreign spouses
PETALING JAYA: Foreign spouses are an untapped professional workforce and a friendlier policy to employ them can counter the brain drain harming the nation’s competitiveness, said a bosses’ group.
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School principal charged with grooming 16-year-old student
MARANG: A secondary school principal pleaded not guilty to two charges of child grooming by sexually communicating with a female student.
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Bid to boost padi production in Mada by 50%, says Mat Sabu
ALOR SETAR: The five-season, two-year planting programme in the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (Mada) area will aim to increase padi production by 50%, to 46,000 tonnes annually, says the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry.
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Bank Negara: New banknotes will still be issued
GEORGE TOWN: Despite the popularity of e-wallets and cashless transactions among consumers nowadays, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will not stop issuing new banknotes for circulation.Bank Negara, which last issued currency notes with new designs back in 2012, said moving forward, cash will remain an important means of payment in Malaysia’s economy.
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Woman locks superior up in office on purpose
A GOVERNMENT employee in India has landed herself in hot water for leaving her superior officer locked in the office alone, Makkal Osai reported.
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Keeping kids off social media
IPOH: Social media platforms will be monitored to ensure they enforce age restriction regulations starting Jan 1 next year, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
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‘Lay down the law to combat rising prices’
PETALING JAYA: Robust enforcement against profiteering and cartel activities is critical in managing the cost of living, says the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations.
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Parliament body: Cartels a main culprit for cost of living crunch
PETALING JAYA: A parliamentary special select committee (PSSC) has drawn up recommendations to the government to ease the rising cost of living issue, with monopolies and cartels said to be among the main reasons behind the increased prices of goods.
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Adapting to flexible work arrangements
HUMAN capital is the backbone of a nation’s growth and retaining top talent is essential for continued progress.
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Farmers’ groups urge govt to stop the seed Bill as it ‘will only harm them’
PETALING JAYA: The planned law on plant seed quality that is slated to be tabled in Parliament next year is drawing flak from the very farmers that it is supposed to protect.
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Vegetable farmers want stronger govt support
PETALING JAYA: As Malaysia grapples with the ongoing impact of climate change and food security challenges, vegetable farmers are calling for stronger government support to ensure long-term self-sufficiency.
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Helping NGOs drive social impact
PETALING JAYA: The support from the Star Foundation has empowered several not-for-profit organisations to expand their impact.
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Local takes centre stage
PETALING JAYA: A dozen local entrepreneurs have received a significant boost from Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd as they join the hypermarket’s “Bangga Buatan Lokal” campaign, aimed at promoting Malaysian-made products.
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Rosmah freed of 17 charges
KUALA LUMPUR: After a six-year legal battle, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has been acquitted of 17 money laundering and tax evasion charges involving a total of RM7mil.
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Vivy Yusof to step away from social media spotlight
ENTREPRENEUR and influencer Datin Vivy Yusof has switched her social media to private mode to moderate excessive public attention on her personal life, Sinar Harian reported.
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China tourist moved by kind MRT passengers
A TOURIST from China praised Malaysians for their kindness after witnessing MRT passengers working together to clean up a spilled drink, reported Sin Chew Daily.
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Tengku Permaisuri Selangor calls for stronger media campaigns on animal welfare
KUALA LUMPUR: The Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin has urged the media to intensify campaigns through social media platforms, television, radio and newspapers to educate the public about the importance of animal welfare and address issues of neglect and abuse.