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Dr Sim urges deaf community to harness emerging technologies as Sarawak works to improve accessibility for PwDs
KUCHING, June 21 — Sarawak still has significant ground to cover in improving infrastructure and accessibility for persons with disabilities (PwDs), particularly members of the deaf community, said Deputy Premier […]
Perikatan to review coalition membership, logo and Johor, Negeri Sembilan poll strategy at emergency meeting tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) will convene an emergency meeting tomorrow to determine the coalition’s next steps, including matters related to its logo for the upcoming state […]
Former Titi Serong assemblyman Hasnul Zulkarnain rejoins Amanah after six years
IPOH, June 21 — Former Titi Serong state assemblyman Hasnul Zulkarnain Abd Munaim has rejoined Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) after leaving the party for nearly six years. Perak Amanah chairman […]
The 15-day deficit: How Sabah’s shorter birth registration window is fuelling a statelessness crisis
KOTA KINABALU, June 30 — Advocates for Non-Discrimination and Access to Knowledge (Anak) Executive Director Anne Baltazar said unequal and complicated birth registration procedures, together with weak laws, are actively […]
Speaker confirms Hamzah’s status as Opposition Leader, Muhyiddin moved to new seat
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul confirmed that he had received a notification letter regarding Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin’s status as the […]
From abah to abi: Malaysia’s top leaders salute the silent superheroes who don’t wear capes
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, together with Cabinet ministers, today paid tribute to fathers in conjunction […]
Ganja buds: Terengganu police seize luxury rides and RM1.76m in drugs from Kampung Duyong Besar brothers
KUALA TERENGGANU, June 21 — Police have arrested two brothers suspected of using their house in Kampung Duyong Besar here as a storage facility for drugs worth RM1.76 million. Terengganu […]
Diabetes remains one of Malaysia’s biggest public health challenges, says Sarawak Health director
KUCHING, June 21 — Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly diabetes, continue to pose major public health challenges in Malaysia. Sarawak State Health Department director Dr Veronica Lugah said data collected nationwide […]
Army freezes hand‑grenade drills as investigation into Kedah training blast is fast‑tracked, says defence minister
KOTA TINGGI, June 21 — The Malaysian Army has temporarily suspended all hand grenade training activities following a fatal blast during a training session at Hobart Camp, Kedah, which claimed […]
Kuching South mayor urges public to report murky water issues to Sarawak Water, not on social media
KUCHING, June 21 — Members of the public are urged to lodge formal complaints with Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd whenever they encounter water supply issues such as murky water. Kuching […]