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GOF personnel killed in Malaysian-Thai Border shootout with smugglers
The shootout took place at a rubber smallholding used as a smuggling route, less than 600 meters from the border area.
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theSun: Border shootout occured after GOF personnel stumbled upon smugglers
The Star: ‘Two shootings before fatal attack’
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BN Ministers, Deputy Ministers pledge full support for Muhyiddin’s leadership
Muhyiddin Yassin KUALA LUMPUR: Ministers and Deputy Ministers from Barisan Nasional have pledged their full support to the leadership of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in implementing the pl...
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The Star: BN ministers, deputy ministers pledge full support for Muhyiddin's leadership
Malay Mail: Report: Putrajaya likely to delay vote on Budget 2021
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Another record-breaking day with 2,188 cases
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia broke its own Covid-19 daily record for the second straight day after the country reported 2,188 new infections.
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theSun: Covid-19: Malaysia records highest new daily figure with 2,188 cases (Updated)
Channel NewsAsia: Malaysia hits record high 2,188 new COVID-19 cases; majority of infections from Selangor workplace cluster
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Bersatu to hold virtual AGM on Saturday
KUALA LUMPUR: The 2020 Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) annual general assembly will be held virtually, via video conference, on Saturday.
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Malay Mail: Sarawak lawyers moot constitutional amendment to defer state polls due to Covid-19
The Borneo Post: AAS calls on federal govt to introduce bill in Parliament to allow extension of current DUN term
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PAC finds weaknesses in foreign worker intake process
IDENTITY theft, the use of middlemen and “special applications” for the supply of foreign workers were among issues uncovered during a probe by Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on foreign worker intake, it was revealed.
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theSun: PAC RECOMMENDS ESTABLISHMENT OF INTEGRATED FOREIGN WORKER RECRUITMENT SYSTEM
theSun: Special applications to admit foreign workers unhealthy
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Jagdeep: Blanket testing of all foreign workers a huge burden
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government has appealed to the Fede­ral Government to help identify foreign workers in high-risk sectors.
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The Star: Health DG: Teratai most active cluster in the country
theSun: Covid-19: Malaysia records highest new daily figure with 2,188 cases
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Top Glove working with authorities to fight pandemic
KLANG: Top Glove Corporation Bhd will continue carrying the necessary measures to curb the Covid-19 infection among its workers.
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The Star: Bosses must inform officials if any worker tests positive
Malay Mail: Royal Lake Club in KL says one member has Covid-19, four others pending test results
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Ismail Sabri: 131 people fined for not wearing face masks
PETALING JAYA: Despite nine months of “new normal”, there are still those who remain indifferent to following standard operating procedures (SOP) to curb the spread of Covid-19, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
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The Star: Govt plans to revive National Service programme
The Star: Travellers urged to take advantage of special deals after movement restrictions lifted between green zones
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TV Pendidikan a big hit
TV Pendidikan educational programmes chalked up some 6.3 million views since this April, the House was told.
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theSun: TV Pendidikan gets good feedback, 96.4% of students want slot to be increased
The Star: RM1.92mil project for 800 educational TV programmes given through open tender, says minister
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‘Barisan knows its responsibilities’
KUALA LUMPUR: All party members within Barisan Nasional will know their responsibilities on Budget 2021 tomorrow, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
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Channel NewsAsia: Tech giants ask Malaysia PM to reinstate foreign ship cable waiver: report
Malay Mail: Transport minister: Decision on cabotage exemption revocation was not done unilaterally
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Govt disburses RM1.033 bln loans under Penjana SME financing as at Nov 13
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has approved 4,937 loan applications from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) worth RM1.033 billion to support businesses under the Penjana SME Financing Scheme until Nov ...
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The Borneo Post: Govt disburses RM1.033 bln loans under Penjana SME Financing as at Nov 13
theSun: Govt initiatives to drive economic growth
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KVDT2 awarded against govt procedures, says Wee
TRANSPORT Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong took a swipe at the former Pakatan Harapan administration for what he said was awar­ding the Klang Valley Double Tracking Phase 2 (KVDT2) to a company against government procurement procedures.
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The Star: Speaker Art Harun advises Opposition MP to calm down to avoid 'heart attack' during heated exchange
theSun: War of words leads Wee to promise to resign
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Pneumococcal vaccine plan to kick off
PUTRAJAYA: The national pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) programme against diseases like pneumonia and meningitis will kick off on Dec 1.
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The Borneo Post: Pneumococcal vaccine available at public health facilities by December
Malay Mail: Dr Noor Hisham: Pneumococcal vaccine available at public health facilities by December
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Special EC meeting Friday to discuss Gerik, Bugaya by-elections
PUTRAJAYA: The Election Commission (EC) will hold a special meeting to discuss important dates for the by-elections scheduled to take place in the Gerik parliamentary constituency in Perak and Bugaya state constituency in Sabah, this Friday.
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theSun: EC: special meeting on Nov 27 to discuss Gerik, Bugaya by-elections
The Borneo Post: EC: Special meeting on Nov 27 to discuss Gerik, Bugaya by-elections
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New taxes will only be introduced when economy recovers – Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz KUALA LUMPUR: The introduction of any new taxes will only be implemented when the economy has recovered, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdu...
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Malay Mail: Tengku Zafrul: New taxes will only be introduced when economy recovers
theSun: Laksana also monitors implementation of Budget 2021 initiatives
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‘Doula not allowed to handle medical procedures’
INDIVIDUALS offering doula servi­ces are not allowed to handle medical procedures, the Health Minister warned.
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theSun: ‘Doula’ not recognised as midwives
The Star: Doulas not allowed to provide medical services, only emotional support, says Health Minister
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‘Covid-19: Undergo screening 3 days before leaving Sabah’
KUALA LUMPUR: Effective today (25 Nov), all travellers from Sabah will have to undergo Covid-19 screenings three days before leaving for other states, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.
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The Star: Only negative Covid-19 test needed for Sabahans to travel out of state, no more 14-day quarantine
Malay Mail: Health Minister: No more quarantine for Sabah returnees who test negative
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Scheduled water cut in 27 areas in Kuala Langat, Sepang for valve replacement
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): A total of 27 areas in Kuala Langat and Sepang will experience scheduled water supply disruption from 9pm Tuesday (Nov 24) until 5.30pm Wednesday (Nov 25).
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Malay Mail: Air Selangor: Water supply disruption in 27 areas in Kuala Langat, Sepang until tomorrow
theSun: Water supply disruption in 27 areas in Kuala Langat, Sepang until tomorrow
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Mustapa: Country needs policies to ensure Malaysians can support themselves in old age
PETALING JAYA: With a rapidly ageing society, Malaysia needs comprehensive policies that will ensure its people have adequate financial protection in old age, says Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.
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Malay Mail: Tok Pa: Better policies needed to boost productivity of Malaysia's aging workforce
theSun: Policies are needed to foster workers’ productive employment — Mustapa
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Opposition MP’s poser over Kitingan’s quarantine status
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry came under attack in the Dewan Rakyat today over its inconsistency in applying Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP) on MPs. Datuk Mohd Azis Jamman (Warisan-S...
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The Star: 'Are govt MPs immune to Covid-19', MP asks after Kitingan’s quarantine status
The Star: Health Ministry discharged me early from 14-day quarantine to attend Parliament, says Kitingan
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Sabah, Sarawak should get RM3 bln more in Budget 2021 for development, DAP MPs tell Putrajaya
Chong Chieng Jen – File photo KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 24): Opposition lawmakers today mooted a dedicated fund of RM3 billion for Sabah and Sarawak to develop the two Borneo states in Budget 2021, which i...
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Malay Mail: Sabah, Sarawak should get RM3b more in Budget 2021 for development, DAP MPs tell Putrajaya
The Star: Budget 2021: Opposition MPs propose an additional RM3bil for Sabah, Sarawak
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Malaysian MP calls for hate speech law after Reuters Rohingya report
KUALA LUMPUR: Opposition lawmaker Chan Foong Hin called on Tuesday (Nov 24) for Malaysia to outlaw online hate speech, accusing authorities of downplaying the gravity of an issue highlighted by a Reut...
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The Straits Times: Malaysian lawmaker calls for hate speech law after Reuters' Rohingya report
Malay Mail: DAP MP calls for hate speech law after report of Rohingya abuse on social media
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Sarawak-born candidates given priority for positions in home state — Dr Adham
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has always given Sarawak-born candidates priority when it comes to filling up vacancies for jobs in the state’s health facilities.
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Malay Mail: Dr Adham: Sarawak-born candidates given priority for jobs in state health facilities
The Borneo Post: Sarawak-born candidates given priority for positions in home state – Dr Adham
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Pharmacy robbery suspects arrested
KUALA LUMPUR: Two men who went on a robbery spree here recently were arrested by police at a hotel on Jalan Pudu early today.
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The Star: Two detained over pharmacy snatch theft
theSun: Woman punched, loses 2 gold necklaces to snatch thief
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Muhyiddin appreciates Abu Kassim’s contributions in tackling corruption
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (pix) expressed his appreciation to the National Centre for Governance, Integrity and Anti-Corruption (GIACC) director-general Tan Sri Abu Kassim ...
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Malay Mail: PM Muhyiddin commends GIACC D-G Abu Kassim for his contributions in tackling corruption
The Star: Muhyiddin appreciates Abu Kassim's contributions to tackling corruption
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PGA personnel shot dead at Malaysia-Thai border
KUALA LUMPUR: A General Operations Force (PGA) personnel, on duty at the Malaysia-Thailand border in Perlis has died, believed to be shot, early this morning.
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The Borneo Post: PGA personnel shot dead at Malaysia-Thai border
Malay Mail: General Operations Force personnel shot dead at Thai border in Perlis
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LZS confirms its personnel is positive Covid-19
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Zakat Board (LZS) confirms that one of its staff at its headquarters in Section 13, here, is positive for Covid-19. LZS, in a statement yesterday, said the personnel was confi...
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Malay Mail: Selangor Zakat Board confirms its personnel positive for Covid-19
The Star: Covid-19: Selangor Zakat Board confirms employee tested positive
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Mitec to hibernate from December
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec) will temporarily hibernate its operations from next month to minimise operating losses due to the impact of Covid-19 on the business events industry.
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The Borneo Post: ‘Green Travel Bubble’ initiative govt’s effort to revive tourism sector — Nancy
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Activists call for more efforts to address child marriages in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s child marriages remain a serious concern with activists, calling for more awa­r­e­­ness among youths and parents.
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The Star: NGO calls for more awareness campaigns against child marriages in Sabah
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Infrastructure projects will drive growth, says expert
PETALING JAYA: Budget 2021 has set aside provisions for infrastructure projects that will trigger economic growth, said Tan Sri Mohd Sheriff Mohd Kassim.
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The Star: Budget 2021: Provisions for infrastructure projects will trigger economic growth, says former Finance Ministry sec-gen
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Three rivers in Kelantan breach alert level after continuous rain
KOTA BARU: The water levels at three rivers in Kelantan have exceeded the alert level following continuous rain in several areas since Monday.
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The Star: Three rivers in Kelantan exceed alert levels
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Ex-CEO denies CBT and false claim charges
SHAH ALAM: A former chief executive officer of a glove manufacturing company was charged in the Sessions Court here with 11 counts of criminal breach of trust (CBT) and making false claims involving a total of RM145.4mil between 2013 and 2018.
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theSun: Ex-CEO charged with CBT, making false claims totalling RM145.4 mil
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Zulkifli: Thorough study to be conducted on use of Covid-19 vaccine
Dr Zulkifli (centre) distribute goods to Shamsul during his visit.
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Malay Mail: Thorough study to be conducted on use of Covid-19 vaccine, says religious affairs minister
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MP questions price of computers in state govt’s bulk purchase
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii thanked Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong on the transparency in his answer to important queries on the s...
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The Borneo Post: Dr Yii: Give teachers more training, follow-up sessions on utilising Raspberry Pi
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Assemblyman offers discounted rate for Covid-19 test
PETALING JAYA: Playing his part in containing the Covid-19 pandemic, Bukit Gasing assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran (pix) is offering the public screening for the coronavirus at a discounted rate of just ...
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Malay Mail: Bukit Gasing assemblyman makes RM70 private Covid-19 testing available to all Malaysians
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Police: Medan 88 EMCO frontliners undergo Covid-19 screening
Sepang District Police chief ACP Wan Kamarul Azran Wan Yusof said in a statement today that 67 of them were from the Royal Malaysia Police, 19 from the Civil Defence Force, 16 from the People’s Volu...
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theSun: Medan 88 EMCO frontliners undergo Covid-19 screening - Police
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Grab drivers, delivery riders’ complaints get Muhyiddin’s attention
In a Facebook posting, the prime minister said he would discuss with the relevant ministries several issues raised by Grab drivers and delivery riders concerning the difficulty in getting loans and go...
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Customs Dept seize white cigarettes worth RM1.9m in N. Sembilan
MELAKA, Nov 24 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department’s (RMCD) Narcotics Branch, together with the Melaka RMCD, seized 130,000 packets containing 2.6 million sticks of white cigarettes, believed...
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theSun: Negri Sembilan: Customs seize white cigarettes worth RM1.9 million
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Ismail Sabri: Number of people held for violating RMCO drops to 329
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 — There was a significant drop in the number of individuals detained for flouting the Recovery movement control order (RMCO) yesterday, with 329 held compared to 807 the previou...
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theSun: Number of people held for violating RMCO drops to 329 - Ismail Sabri
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Zaid Ibrahim sues Zaid Ibrahim & Co for wrongful termination
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Former Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Mohd Zaid Ibrahim filed the writ of summons and statement of claim against the legal firm Zaid Ibrahim & Co to stop the firm from using his name in legal practice and to demand the return of the firm’s name.
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Malay Mail: Zaid Ibrahim sues the law firm he founded to stop them from using his name
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