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Flood evacuee numbers decrease in Perak, Sabah, and Sarawak, as relief efforts continue
The number of flood evacuees in Perak, Sabah, and Sarawak has decreased, with a total of 274 individuals currently seeking shelter in relief centers, as reported by Bernama. In Perak, there has been no change in the number of evacuees, with 38 people from nine families still residing in Sekolah Rendah Kebangsan Changkat Lobak. Although the rain has stopped in…
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33-Year-Old Man Arrested in Malaysia for Murder of 11-Year-Old Boy
A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Lahad Datu, Malaysia, in connection with the murder of an 11-year-old boy at the Felda Sahabat 30 housing estate. The suspect was apprehended with the assistance of the Felda Auxiliary Police team at Ladang FGV PM Sahabat 41 block area early this morning. Following his arrest, the suspect led the police to the…
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Police Arrest 17 Suspected Drug Syndicate Members, Seize RM1.64 Million Worth of Drugs
Police in Johor Baru have arrested 17 individuals, including a married couple, suspected to be members of a drug syndicate. The arrests were made during separate raids conducted on Friday and Saturday. Authorities seized drugs with an estimated value of RM1.64 million. According to Johor police chief Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat, the suspects, aged between 17 and 55, were apprehended…
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Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (Maiwp) Considers Reviewing Scholarship Guidelines for Fairness
The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (Maiwp) is considering reviewing its guidelines for awarding scholarships to those who are striving “in the cause of Allah” but may not be financially needy. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar has suggested that the criteria for the fisabilillah category be revised to include an assessment of parents’…
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Malaysian NGOs Collaborate to Counter Defamation on Social Media, Establish Anti-Defamation Secretariat
Several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Malaysia, including the Malaysian Consultative Council for Islamic Organisation (Mapim), have come together to establish an Anti-Defamation Secretariat (SAF) in a bid to counter the spread of defamatory information on social media. The secretariat, according to Mapim president Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid, will conduct campaigns aimed at educating the public about the dangers of slanderous…
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Federal Government Allocates RM57.2 Million for Perlis Flooding Relief and Mitigation
The federal government has allocated RM57.2 million to the Perlis state government to address the impacts of flooding on the people. This allocation is part of the High Priority Flood Mitigation Project, which aims to tackle flood issues in high-risk areas nationwide. The project has a total allocation of RM11.8 billion and will run from this year until 2030. The…
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Federal Territories Islamic Council Defends Scholarship Decision Amidst Criticism and Clarifies Funding Source
The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (Maiwp) has defended its decision to award a scholarship to the son of former Federal Territories mufti Datuk Seri Zulkifli Mohamad. Maiwp stated that the scholarship was granted in accordance with standard operating procedures and was funded by zakat, or Islamic alms collection. The council clarified that the scholarship is not limited to those…
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Residents Urge Responsible Campaigning in Pelangai By-Election to Maintain Harmony and Order
Residents of Pelangai have issued a warning to political parties participating in the upcoming state seat by-election. They have urged all parties to conduct their campaigns responsibly and avoid disrupting the harmony and order of the area. The residents emphasized the importance of refraining from inciting racial or religious tensions, as the diverse constituency is home to people of various…
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Royal Malaysian Customs Seize 2.91 Million Cigarettes Worth RM3.9 Million in Johor
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department in Johor has recently carried out two successful operations resulting in the seizure of 2.91 million sticks of kretek and white cigarettes. The estimated value of the seized items, including duty and taxes, is approximately RM3.9 million. The first seizure took place on September 6, when the Johor Customs Enforcement Division Operations Unit inspected a…
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Ministry of Education and Farm Fresh Partner to Tackle Multidimensional Poverty Among Students
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has partnered with dairy product manufacturing company Farm Fresh Bhd to address the issue of multidimensional poverty among school students. Multidimensional poverty refers to being poor or lacking in various aspects of life, such as financial resources, education level, health, environment, or living standards. This can result in emotional pressure on the affected students. To…
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Rising Imported Rice Prices Drive Surge in Demand for Local White Rice in Kelantan, Malaysia
The increase in the price of imported rice has led to a surge in demand for local white rice in Kelantan, Malaysia. According to the Kelantan State Farmers Organisation (PPN), the demand for local rice has risen by almost 50 percent. This increase in demand can be attributed to panic buying and the perception that local rice is of better…
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Umno Youth Chief Denies Protests Over Candidate Selection for Pelangai By-Election
Umno Youth chief, Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh, has denied reports of protests within the party over the selection of Datuk Amizar Abu Adam as the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Pelangai state by-election. Dr Muhamad Akmal emphasized that the Pahang and Bentong Umno Youth respected the decision of the party leadership and were fully supportive of their strategy to…
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Ministry of Communications and Digital in Malaysia Collaborates with Telcos for Flood Preparedness
The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) has held discussions with telecommunication companies (telcos) in preparation for the monsoon season and the possibility of floods. Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Teo Nie Ching stated that the ministry’s role is to ensure uninterrupted communication services during floods. In the event of a flood, the Information Department will be mobilized to…
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Malaysia Government Orders Strengthening of Shariah Courts and Islamic Institutions
The Department of Shariah Judiciary Malaysia (JKSM) has received instructions to implement the call made by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah regarding Shariah Courts and other Islamic religious institutions. This directive aims to ensure that the shariah judicial institution effectively upholds justice and operates with a professional work culture, according to Minister in the Prime…
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Ministry of Science Supports Clean Water Technology Development in Malaysia
SEMPORNA, Sept 24 — The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) is supporting the development of clean water production technology in Malaysia. Deputy Minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup has expressed a willingness to provide assistance in funding and research and development in relevant areas. The ministry has already funded a project on Pulau Sebangkat, which involves the treatment of…
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Nine Arrested in Malaysia for Illegal Rare Earth Exploration and Migrant Smuggling
Nine individuals, including locals and foreign nationals, have been arrested in Alor Setar, Malaysia for attempting to explore rare earth elements (REE) without a permit. The suspects, aged between their 30s and 60s, were charged under the National Forestry Act 1984 for entering the forest reserve without authorization. They are also facing charges under the Immigration Act for various immigration…
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Kelantan Information Department Launches Programme to Combat Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling
The Kelantan Information Department (JaPen) is intensifying its efforts to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling in the border areas of Kelantan. Through the Local Action Communication Programme (Komtis) of the Council for Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (Mapo), JaPen aims to disseminate information and raise awareness among the residents in these areas. By working together with the…
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Former Utusan Borneo Editor Receives Donation to Support Media Practitioners in Sarawak
Former editor of Utusan Borneo, Edwin Jemat Nangkai, 70, received a donation from the Kasih@Hawana Fund initiative today. The initiative aims to support media practitioners facing hardship in Sarawak. Edwin, fondly known as ‘Cikgu’, expressed his gratitude for the donation, which helps ease his family’s burden. In 2016, Edwin was partially paralyzed in an accident. He had previously tried to…
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BN Candidate Confident in Winning Pelangai State By-election Despite Independent Competition
BN candidate Datuk Amizar Abu Adam remains confident in his chances of winning the Pelangai state by-election, despite the participation of former Umno member Haslihelmy DM Zulhasli as an independent candidate. Amizar believes that the mood of the Pelangai voters is in favor of BN. He stated, “Insya-Allah, I don’t feel threatened, we are a democratic country, we do not…
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Malaysia Allows Temporary Use of Price Stickers on Imported White Rice Sacks
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) in Malaysia has authorized the temporary use of price stickers on imported white rice (BPI) sacks displayed for sale until November 30. This decision was made following an engagement session between KPKM and rice industry players, in response to the BPI price adjustment by Padiberas Nasional Berhad on September 1. In a…
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Woman’s body found washed up at Pantai Puteri in Melaka, Malaysia
The body of a woman, believed to be local, was discovered washed up at Pantai Puteri, Tanjung Kling in Melaka today. The woman, believed to be in her 20s, was found by members of the public at 8am. Initial examination of the body revealed no signs of injury or foul play. However, authorities are in the process of identifying the…
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Kemas and Telekom Malaysia Partner to Bring Internet to Rural Preschools
KUCHING, Sept 24 — The Community Development Department (Kemas) has partnered with Telekom Malaysia to bring internet facilities to its preschools (tabika) across Malaysia. The initiative aims to ensure that children in rural areas, particularly in Sarawak, are not left behind in the digital age. So far, 51 tabika in Sarawak have already benefited from this collaboration, and the program…
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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Urges Streamlining of Processes to Attract Global Companies
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted the need for Malaysia to streamline its processes and improve the ease of doing business in order to attract more global companies. During his visit to New York, Anwar expressed disappointment at hearing companies voice their frustrations over delays in obtaining necessary approvals. He emphasized that time is of the essence in…
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Significant Number of Housewives in Melaka Join Socso’s Social Security Scheme
A significant number of housewives in Melaka have joined the Social Security Organisation’s (Socso) Housewives’ Social Security Scheme (SKSSR), with 6,449 participants as of September 10. The scheme, which was implemented in December last year, aims to provide social security protection to housewives in the event of domestic disasters or disabilities. Abd Razak Omar, the State Socso director, expressed the…
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Malaysia Detains 43 Vietnamese Fishermen for Illegal Fishing in National Waters
Four fishing vessels and 43 Vietnamese fishermen, including their skippers, have been detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for illegal fishing in the country’s waters. The vessels were discovered during various patrols by the enforcement vessel KD Amanah, around 125 to 150 nautical miles from the Tok Bali estuary. Two boats were detained in the morning, while the…
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Malaysia’s Minister Urges Priority for Islamic Education in Upcoming Budget 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, expressed his hopes for the upcoming tabling of Budget 2024 in Parliament. He emphasized the importance of giving priority to the improvement of Islamic institutions and education. According to him, the harmonious collaboration between the federal and state governments is a crucial platform…
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Residents of Manjung Flock to RM1 Rice Programme, Sold Out in 30 Minutes
Residents of Manjung in Malaysia’s Perak state flocked to Kampung Datuk Seri Kamaruddin’s field to take advantage of the ‘Misi Jual Beras RM1’ programme, where they could purchase five kilograms of imported rice for only RM1. The programme, organized by non-governmental organization Misi Rakyat, started at 9.30am and lasted only about half an hour before all the rice was sold…
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Malaysia’s Ministry of Education Gears Up for Monsoon Season and Student Discipline
The Ministry of Education (MOE) in Malaysia is gearing up for the possibility of floods as the monsoon season approaches. Fadhlina Sidek, the minister of education, stated that the ministry is in constant communication with the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) to prepare for any potential disasters, including floods. The Flood Monitoring Centre has also been activated and preparations have…
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Terengganu State Assembly Appoints Speaker and Deputy Speaker in Historic Move
KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 24 – Bukit Payung assemblyman Datuk Mohd Nor Hamzah has been appointed as the speaker of the Terengganu State Legislative Assembly in a historic moment for the state. The former Terengganu Human Development, Dakwah and Information Committee chairman took the oath of office at a swearing-in ceremony held at Wisma Darul Iman. Mohd Nor, who is also…
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Malaysian Speaker Attends Opening Ceremony of 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games
Malaysian Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul, accompanied by his wife Puan Sri Noraini Mohd, attended the official opening ceremony of the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games yesterday. The Malaysian contingent, led by Chef-de-Mission Datuk Chong Kim Fatt and represented by 288 athletes, will participate in 22 of the 40 sports contested, with a target of 27 medals. Johari, representing…