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Education Ministry investigates factors behind SPM exam non-attendance spike
The Education Ministry of Malaysia is currently investigating the factors leading to the absence of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) students on their examination day. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has stated that the ministry aims to make appropriate interventions to ensure better student attendance in future years. Fadhlina Sidek commented on the issue during a visit to Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan…
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Newborn’s body found floating in Kota Kinabalu water village
A newborn baby’s body was discovered floating in a water village in Kota Kinabalu yesterday. Villagers made the tragic discovery as they were crossing the wooden bridge in the village around 6.30pm and promptly contacted the police. The gender of the baby has yet to be determined. Acting Kota Kinabalu district police chief, Kalsom Idris, stated in a press release…
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Umno VP urges early candidate selection for upcoming state elections
Umno Vice-President Johari Abdul Ghani has urged his party to announce its candidates for the upcoming six state elections early, allowing grassroots members ample time to accept the decision and prepare, as reported by Mingguan Malaysia. Speaking at the close of Umno’s general assembly, the Titiwangsa MP emphasised that election victory relies on three key factors: the party, its machinery,…
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MACC: No constitutional right to lawyer presence during questioning
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has stated that lawyers do not possess a constitutional right to be present during the questioning of their clients. This statement comes in response to accusations by rights group Lawyers for Liberty (LFL), which claimed that the MACC was restricting access to a client. MACC deputy director Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin cited legal precedents supporting…
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National Unity Index Survey to assess Malaysia’s multi-racial unity
The Ministry of National Unity in Malaysia is set to conduct the National Unity Index Survey (IPNas) for the third time this year, aiming to evaluate the unity levels among the nation’s diverse racial communities. The IPNas, which was carried out in collaboration with the Institute of Ethnic Studies (Kita) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) last year, demonstrated an increase…
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Top SPM student’s mother dies, school to provide support
An 18-year-old top student from Sekolah Menengah Ugama (A) Darul Iman, Muhammad Syahril Saidi, lost his mother, 54-year-old Faridah Ismail, on June 11. The young achiever had recently earned 11As in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. Noor Ruziana Ismail, the principal of the school, confirmed the sad news and expressed her condolences to Muhammad Syahril’s family. Faridah Ismail passed…
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Annuar Musa wishes Umno’s Zahid luck in dominating state elections
Former Umno lawmaker Tan Sri Annuar Musa has extended his well wishes to Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi regarding the latter’s ambition to dominate three of the six seats in the upcoming elections. Annuar, who was expelled from Umno last December, acknowledged that Ahmad Zahid has a responsibility to rally his supporters, but also noted that voters in…
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BN-PH alliance focuses on economy to win voter trust for next election
Umno vice-president Johari Abdul Ghani has urged Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) to concentrate on reviving the Malaysian economy in order to secure public trust and win the upcoming general election. Johari, a former second finance minister, believes that a strong economic recovery could significantly boost the two coalitions’ chances of success in the next election. “I believe…
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PM urges focus on values-based education to boost Malaysia’s global competitiveness
In a recent speech, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasised the importance of raising education standards based on core values and virtues to create knowledgeable individuals with strong principles. He cited the need to draw strength from religion and instil confidence, values, and virtues in education, similar to efforts in other countries. Anwar also highlighted the importance of using the…
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Umno AGM 2023: DAP fears, Najib’s freedom, and party’s blind spots
Umno, Malaysia’s grand old party, recently concluded its annual general assembly, aiming to assure its grassroots members that it will rebuild following the last general election. The party remains in power but as a weaker ally of the Pakatan Harapan political bloc, sparking unease among grassroots members. Here are three key takeaways from the Umno AGM 2023: 1. DAP remains…
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Annuar Musa joins PAS with 3,000 new members, confirms Takiyuddin
Pertubuhan Muafakat Nasional (MN) president and former Umno member Tan Sri Annuar Musa has officially become a member of PAS, according to the party’s secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. In addition to Annuar, PAS has also welcomed 3,000 new members who joined the party recently. Takiyuddin confirmed Annuar’s membership during a premier rally in Negeri Sembilan, stating that many have…
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Malaysia’s PAC investigates £1.12bn navy ship project progress amid controversy
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) conducted a working visit and proceeding to assess the progress of the second generation littoral combat ships (LCS) owned by the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). The visit took place at the Boustead Naval Shipyard, Lumut Naval Base in Perak, where three witnesses testified on the LCS project’s progress. The witnesses included Datuk Dr Shahrazat Ahmad,…
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7-year-old girl drowns in Tanjung Sepat water park pool
A tragic incident occurred at a water theme park in Tanjung Sepat, Banting, where a seven-year-old girl drowned in a pool. The Kuala Langat district police chief, Ahmad Ridhwan Mohd Nor, reported that a passerby discovered the unconscious victim at 1.28pm. According to the police chief, the young girl was playing in the pool with her eight-year-old sister when the…
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Umno General Assembly ends, aims to invigorate party for nation’s success
The 2023 Umno General Assembly concluded recently, with Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expressing optimism that the event would rejuvenate the party’s delegates and members in their efforts to build a successful nation. The Deputy Prime Minister took to Twitter to share his delight at the assembly’s productive discussions and debates on the party’s future direction. Ahmad Zahid emphasised that…
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Malaysia launches women-focused technical and vocational training programme
The Malaysian government has announced plans to launch a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme specifically designed for women. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that the programme, proposed by Wanita Umno chief Noraini Ahmad, will be implemented in partnership with Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka and the RISDA-owned Kolej Universiti Agrosains Malaysia. An initial intake of 15,000…
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Malaysia’s ambassador proposes fixed 5-year parliamentary term for stability
Malaysia’s ambassador to the United States, Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz, has proposed amending the Federal Constitution to establish a fixed five-year term for Parliament. In an interview with Astro Awani, he stated that this change would prevent attempts to overthrow the government, as has occurred in the past. Nazri mentioned that he had discussed the issue with Prime…
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Parents warned not to trust viral SPM school rankings on social media
Parents in Malaysia are being urged not to pay attention to school rankings based on the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination 2022 results, which have been circulating on social media. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has emphasised that the Education Ministry (MoE) has not released any official statement or confirmation regarding these rankings. According to Fadhlina, the school average grade (GPS)…
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Malaysia to expand cancer centres for equitable treatment access
The Malaysian Ministry of Health aims to expand cancer treatment centres throughout the nation in an effort to provide equal access to high-quality care for patients. Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa highlighted that the majority of cancer treatment centres are currently situated in major cities, particularly in the Klang Valley, resulting in patients from smaller towns having to travel long…
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Tiong King Sing retains PDP president post, Henry Harry Jinep new deputy
Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, has retained the presidency of the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) for another three-year term. The decision was made during the party’s triennial general assembly. Tiong, who is also the Member of Parliament for Bintulu, has held the position since 2016. The deputy president post was secured uncontested by Datuk…
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Agong congratulates disabled, B40 students on SPM success
The King of Malaysia, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, and Queen Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, have expressed their happiness and pride towards parents and students from disabled (OKU) and B40 groups who achieved excellent results in the 2022 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations. The results were announced yesterday, and the royal couple’s commendation was shared through a post…
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Anwar Ibrahim refutes racial bias claims, urges Malaysian unity
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians to reject the racial narrative being propagated by some political leaders who question government assistance for non-Malays. Since taking office in November last year, Anwar has faced challenges in restructuring the economic framework to address various issues facing the country. Anwar highlighted the ongoing struggle against those who claim that Malays have…
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Umno vows to free jailed ex-PM Najib, unclear on strategy
In a recent conclusion to the annual general assembly of Malaysia’s United Malays National Organisation (Umno) party, its president, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, pledged to persist in efforts to secure the release of former Prime Minister Najib Razak. Currently serving a 12-year prison sentence for embezzling funds from SRC International Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of 1MDB, Najib’s contributions to the party…
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Umno deputy urges revival efforts after election losses
Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan has likened the party to a “dying tree” in his speech at the party’s annual general assembly, urging members to ensure its survival for future generations. Reflecting on the party’s losses in the last two general elections, Mohamad emphasised the need to address the situation to keep Umno relevant in Malaysia’s political landscape. “This big…
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Malaysia considers private polytechnics to boost TVET graduate marketability
The Higher Education Ministry (MoHE) in Malaysia is exploring the possibility of establishing industry-led private polytechnics to improve the quality and employability of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates in the country. Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin stated that this proposal aligns with MoHE’s series of initiatives aimed at putting TVET and polytechnic education on an equal footing with…
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Rare corpse flower blooms in Kubah National Park, Sarawak
A rare blooming of the Amorphophallus, also known as the corpse flower, has been discovered at Kubah National Park, according to an announcement by the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC). The unique plant, which is famous for its enormous size and distinctive smell, was found along the park’s Waterfall Trail. “The blooming of Amorphophallus is a truly unique and ephemeral event.…
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Malaysia PM approves Gig Economy Commission, targets £9.8bn industry
The Malaysian Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has agreed to the establishment of the Gig Economy Commission Malaysia (SEGiM) as recommended by Umno, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The main objectives of SEGiM are to regulate the gig industry’s ecosystem and ensure the welfare of all involved, including service providers, suppliers,…
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Umno supreme council considers suspended members’ reinstatement appeals
The United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) president, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, has revealed that the party’s supreme council has received several written appeals from suspended members seeking reinstatement. Though the exact number of applications was not disclosed, Hamidi assured that the UMNO disciplinary board would carefully examine each case. “Many UMNO friends who were suspended wanted to return to the party…
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Malaysian para athletes’ success inspires able-bodied counterparts
The Malaysian contingent’s outstanding performance at the 2023 Asean Para Games (APG) has been highlighted as a source of inspiration for able-bodied athletes, particularly in swimming and track and field. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh emphasised that the post-mortem report on the 2023 APG by the Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPC) will not only focus on areas of improvement but…
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Malaysia’s Road to Gold committee to discuss athlete needs for Paris 2024
The Road to Gold (RTG) committee is set to convene next week to discuss and evaluate the requirements of Malaysia’s athletes in an effort to secure the nation’s first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, according to Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. This comes in response to concerns raised by national track cycling star Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni…
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Malaysia’s sovereignty backed amid Sulu Sultanate heirs’ claims
The Malaysian government’s efforts to defend its national sovereignty against claims from eight individuals asserting to be heirs to the Sultanate of Sulu have garnered widespread support from the public. Umno Kalabakan division chief Samasuddin Yusop commended the government’s decision to use legal means to protect Malaysia’s sovereignty, stating that it prevents any arbitrary claims against the nation. “In this…
