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38 minutes ago
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Anti-graft rally becomes tense after flare lit up
The Himpunan Rakyat Benci Rasuah rally today, attended by around 100 people, became tense after one of the participants lit up a flare, resulting in a red-coloured smoke engulfing an area in Kuala Lumpur. The incident, which occurred at 4.30pm, happened after one of the student activists lit a flare right after delivering a speech at the tail-end of the rally.
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an hour ago
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Decision to review 13MP not hasty, says Fahmi
The government's decision to review the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is not a hasty reaction, but one that has gone through a discussion process over the past two weeks, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said the discussions began with a draft presented by the Economy Ministry secretary-general to the cabinet.
Malaysiakini
2 hours ago
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M'sia needs talent, technical expertise in energy sector
Malaysia urgently requires skilled talent and technical expertise in electrical engineering, renewable energy, grid systems, and nuclear technology, in line with the government's focus on the future energy sector, said Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also the energy transition and water transformation minister, said career opportunities in these fields are growing rapidly, not only within the public sector but also across the expanding high-technology private sector. He said the government expects nuclear energy to play an...
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2 hours ago
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Varsity students plan lawsuit over fatal Gerik bus crash
Several Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Upsi) students who survived the fatal bus crash in Gerik on June 9 are planning to take legal action against the bus driver and the company. One of the students, Abdul Wafiy Kamarudin, 23, expressed hope that the lawsuit will serve as a reminder to all drivers to be responsible on the road. 'We intend to seek compensation for injuries and the loss of...
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2 hours ago
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King warns against political interference in defence procurements
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar reminded the government to ensure there is no political interference or influence from suppliers in defence procurement processes. 'The armed forces' top leadership, too, must always act with integrity and steer clear of corrupt practices. 'As the supreme commander of the armed forces, I will not...
