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Sahabat Madani Selangor to boost youth participation in community service, says Tengku Zafrul

Sahabat Madani Selangor to boost youth participation in community service, says Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The Sahabat Madani Selangor initiative aims to strengthen youth participation in volunteerism and community service to support local communities. Senior Political Advisor to the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the initiative was a continuation of the Sahabat Madani programme launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar

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Civil marriage solemnisation does not usurp role of religious leaders, says JPN

Civil marriage solemnisation does not usurp role of religious leaders, says JPN

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 18 — The solemnisation of civil marriages by authorised parties under the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 (Act 164) cannot be equated with the performance of religious rituals or regarded as taking over the role of religious leaders. The National Registration Department (NRD) said the function was a responsibility carried out

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Border agency praises late officer Norhazwani’s dedication, pledges family support

Border agency praises late officer Norhazwani’s dedication, pledges family support

TUMPAT, Oct 18 — Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) officer Norhazwani Ibrahim, 35, who was found dead at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) quarters in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, on Thursday, was described as a hardworking and dedicated officer. AKPS Deputy Director-General (Operations) SAC Datuk Mohd Nasaruddin M. Nasir said Norhazwani, who joined

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Anwar congratulates Low Zi Yu-Genevie Lim on ending Malaysia’s 34-year wait for badminton World Junior title

Anwar congratulates Low Zi Yu-Genevie Lim on ending Malaysia’s 34-year wait for badminton World Junior title

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated national women’s junior doubles pair Low Zi Yu and Genevie Lim on their outstanding achievement in winning the title at the 2026 World Junior Badminton Championships in Cairo, Egypt. He described their success in ending Malaysia’s 34-year wait for the title as

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Anwar hails Siti Nurhaliza’s soulful Gema Bumantara concert as 63,000 braved rain to attend

Anwar hails Siti Nurhaliza’s soulful Gema Bumantara concert as 63,000 braved rain to attend

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated National Songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin on her exceptional and soulful performance at the Konsert Tradisional Gema Bumantara show last night. In a Facebook post today, Anwar also congratulated the entire production team on the success of the concert. “It was

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Malaysia Airlines to resume Jeddah, Madinah services tomorrow after safety review

Malaysia Airlines to resume Jeddah, Madinah services tomorrow after safety review

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 — Malaysia Airlines will resume scheduled flight operations to and from Jeddah and Madinah, Saudi Arabia, effective tomorrow (October 18) following a comprehensive safety review and operational risk assessment. The national carrier advised passengers travelling to or from the two destinations to check their flight schedules and ensure their contact details are

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Motorist escapes injury after tree branch falls on car in Ipoh

Motorist escapes injury after tree branch falls on car in Ipoh

IPOH, Oct 17 — A 31-year-old motorist escaped unhurt after a tree branch fell onto his Perodua Myvi in front of the Kuala Kangsar Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) office this morning. Perak Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (Operations) Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the department received an emergency call at 8.57am, prompting seven personnel from

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Loke: We cannot stop foreigners from using public buses, but all passengers must comply with rules

Loke: We cannot stop foreigners from using public buses, but all passengers must comply with rules

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 17 — The government cannot stop foreigners from using public buses, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said today when asked about complaints of unruly behaviour by foreigners on buses. “We cannot stop foreigners from taking public buses,” he said. “Public buses are public transport and everyone has the right to use them,” Loke

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Exercise freedom on social media with respect, courtesy, says King

Exercise freedom on social media with respect, courtesy, says King

SHAH ALAM, Oct 17 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has reminded the public that freedom comes with responsibility and called for social media users to engage with respect and courtesy. Sultan Ibrahim, who is also Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Chancellor, said this in response to the misuse of social media by certain

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