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37 local companies appointed as hajj pilgrimage operators for 2025

PUTRAJAYA: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has appointed 37 local travel companies to act as hajj pilgrimage operators (PJH) for next year’s (2025/1446 hijrah) hajj season, which includes its subsidiary Tabung Haji Travel & Services Sdn Bhd (THTS).

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Tanjung Malim clinic will not resume 24-hour operations, says Health Minister

PARIT: The Health Ministry says confirmed that the Tanjung Malim Health Clinic will not resume 24-hour emergency operations as it goes against the clinic's intended role and policies.

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A son's last call to his mother before crash that killed him and three others, including two pregnant women

KUALA SELANGOR: A phone call turned out to be a woman’s last conversation with her son, who was involved in a fatal accident near Putrajaya which also killed three others, including two pregnant women.

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Anwar prioritises Vietnam delegation amid heated Parliament session

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim underscored the importance of official diplomatic engagements after opposition members disrupted proceedings in the Dewan Rakyat during the Prime Minister’s Question Time (PMQT).

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah STAR's Edward Linggu replaces Umno's Noraini as Senator

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah STAR secretary general Datuk Edward Linggu was elected by Sabah Assembly to be Senator at Dewan Negara.

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Veterinary Department launches code of ethics and conduct

PUTRAJAYA: The Veterinary Services Department (DVS) on Thursday launched the DVS Code of Ethics and Conduct, which integrates values, ethics and conduct components that must be adhered to and cultivated by the department's workforce.

Sabah & Sarawak

MTF calls for urgent reforms to Tourism Industry Act

KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Tourism Federation (MTF) is calling for immediate and comprehensive reforms to the Tourism Industry Act 1992 to maintain Malaysia’s tourism industry’s competitiveness and relevance.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah to establish select committee on territorial security

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government will establish a select committee to review territorial security issues, particularly those affecting the state, says Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Abidin Madingkir.

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Private companies covered 75% of costs for recent official trips abroad, PM tells Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has implemented a new strategy to minimise expenses during official visits overseas, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Deputy Minister questioned by Dr Wee over Taliban visit to Education Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: Questioning claims that Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh was unaware of the 'Taliban' paying a visit, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong wants clarification on the matter.

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COP29: Every country should develop energy transition plan to achieve tangible results, says Nga

BAKU: Every country should work on an energy transition plan to reduce carbon footprint and tackle the global climate crisis, says Nga Kor Ming.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah Parks rangers can now carry guns, more enforcement power under amendments

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Parks rangers will now have more enforcement powers including being allowed to carry firearms with the state assembly unanimously passing amendments to the Parks Enactment 1984 on Thursday (Nov 21).

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Man claims trial to fraud over Andy Lau, Jay Chou concert tickets

KUALA LUMPUR: A former employee of an entertainment company has pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court here to a charge of fraud involving the purchase of 36 concert tickets for Andy Lau and Jay Chou, amounting to RM67,608, between May and September.

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Legal framework changes testament to govt's commitment to labour force welfare, says HR Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Changes to legal frameworks are a testament to the government’s commitment to ensuring the welfare of the Malaysian workforce, says Steven Sim.

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Security guards lodge report claiming company’s van robbed in attempt for RM200,000 theft

ALOR SETAR: Three security guards lodged a false report claiming that their security company's van had been robbed in an attempt to steal RM200,000.

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Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Vietnam have agreed to further cooperate across multiple sectors, including defence, marine, digital and energy, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Anwar hosts luncheon in honour of visiting Vietnam party leader To Lam

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hosted an official luncheon at the Seri Perdana complex on Thursdsay (Nov 21) in honour of the visiting General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah health authorities to monitor hospital environments after specialist doctor's death

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah health authorities will monitor the work environment in hospitals and health facilities across the state following the death of a specialist doctor in the Lahad Datu district on the east coast.

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LED billboards in KL to display weather info, flash flood warnings, says Dr Zaliha

KUALA LUMPUR: All Variable Message System (VMS) services or LED billboards under the supervision of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will display current weather conditions and flash flood warnings starting Friday (Nov 22), Malay language daily Sinar Harian reports.

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45-hour work week at hospitals not detrimental, says Dr Dzul

SERI ISKANDAR: Implementing a 45-hour work week for nurses, an increase from the average of 42 hours, will not disrupt their welfare and work-life balance, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.