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France records around 1,000 excess deaths in heatwave, says health agency
PARIS, June 28 — French health officials said today there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected during a record-breaking heatwave that has baked much of western Europe for […]
Johor polls: BN’s mix of experience, fresh faces key to governing state, says Khaled Nordin
KLUANG, June 28 — Barisan Nasional’s (BN) blend of experienced leaders and fresh faces for the 16th Johor state election is the best formula for meeting the increasingly complex challenges […]
DPM Fadillah: Proposal for 17 new Sarawak seats unlikely this year as EC procedures ongoing
KUCHING, June 28 — The proposal to add 17 new seats to the Sarawak Legislative Assembly is unlikely to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat this year, said Deputy Prime […]
Onn Hafiz says open debates not Johor’s way after offer from Maszlee Malik
SIMPANG RENGGAM, June 28 — Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has reportedly said open debates between candidates may not be suitable for the Johor state election, adding that […]
Malaysia shortlists four countries for new LCS anti-ship missile system, says defence minister
KLUANG, June 28 — The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) has shortlisted four countries as possible suppliers of an anti-ship missile system for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project after Norway […]
Govt mulls affordable housing on LRT3 park-and-ride sites to boost public transport use
KLANG, June 29 — The government is planning to redevelop large park-and-ride sites along the newly launched LRT3 Shah Alam Line into affordable housing and commercial projects, in a move […]
Police arrest four men, seize roosters and gambling items in Mukah cockfighting raid
MUKAH, June 28 — Four local men were arrested for allegedly involved in cockfighting activities during a police raid at an open area within an oil palm plantation along Jalan […]
S. Korea, Japan reaffirm pledge to denuclearise Korean peninsula
SEOUL, June 28 — The defence ministers of South Korea and Japan reaffirmed today their countries’ commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, despite Pyongyang’s repeated pledges to expand […]
Father’s role important in shielding children from social ills as Madani govt bolsters family‑focused policies, says DPM Fadillah
CYBERJAYA, June 28 — A strong and effective fatherly role can serve as the earliest layer of protection in preventing children from being drawn into social ills, drug abuse and […]
Kota Samarahan to serve as alternative venue for major state events as Kuching nears saturation, says state minister
KOTA SAMARAHAN, June 28 — Kota Samarahan is being positioned as an alternative hub for major state events through the upcoming Samarahan Boulevard development, as Kuching approaches saturation, said Tourism, […]