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Kelantan steps up surveillance on Rohingya community, 8,000 without UNHCR papers
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Kelantan police are closely monitoring more than 13,000 Rohingya residing across several districts in the state, including 5,373 individuals holding United Nations High Commissioner for […]
Akmal Nasrullah: Strait of Hormuz repairs mean oil recovery gradual, but outlook remains hopeful
PUTRAJAYA, June 15 — The recovery of global oil supplies is expected to take time despite a peace deal between the United States and Iran, following infrastructure damage and disruptions […]
Deputy minister tells J-KOM chief to avoid offensive language, urges restraint on 3R issues
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — All parties, including the director-general of the Community Communications Department (JKOM), Mohd Hisyamuddin Ghazali, should avoid using inappropriate language when issuing statements, the Communications Ministry […]
‘Undang’ jibe at Anthony Loke crosses line, Negeri Sembilan aide told to apologise
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — A press secretary to the Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar has been urged to issue a public apology after allegedly mocking the state’s Undang Yang Empat […]
Former Federal Court judge Nallini Pathmanathan appointed chairman of Malaysian Media Council
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan has been appointed chairman of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC), the self-regulatory body established under the Malaysian […]
Govt pledges press freedom, backs ethical journalism, says deputy minister
MELAKA, June 15 — The government has pledged to uphold press freedom and ensure journalists have the independence and capacity to report news professionally and ethically. Deputy Higher Education Minister […]
Universiti Malaysia Sabah clarifies online orientation move, says students with poor internet may stay on campus
KOTA KINABALU, June 15 — Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) has clarified its decision to conduct orientation and academic sessions online for selected foundation programmes after a viral social media post […]
Breakfast queue turns ugly after cough sparks alleged assault in Sungai Buloh, cops hunt man
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Police are tracking down a man to assist investigations into an alleged assault on a restaurant customer while he was queueing for breakfast at Bandar […]
Penang to receive extra Community Sports Fund after exhausting RM800,000 allocation early this year
BUKIT MERTAJAM, June 15 — The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) has agreed to increase the allocation of the Community Sports Fund (DSK) for Penang after the state became […]
Bersama targets 70pc candidates under 50, eyes youth push for Johor, N. Sembilan polls, says Rafizi
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Parti Bersama Malaysia is aiming to field 70 per cent of its election candidates aged under 50, including for the upcoming Johor and Negeri Sembilan […]