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Malaysia to boost maritime security with four helicopters, new mission ship and two patrol vessels

Malaysia to boost maritime security with four helicopters, new mission ship and two patrol vessels

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 29 — The government remains committed to strengthening the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency’s (MMEA) air, sea and land asset capabilities to safeguard the country’s maritime borders. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said this strong support is crucial given that the agency shoulders the heavy responsibility of safeguarding nearly 600,000 square kilometres

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AKPS chief Shuhaily’s tenure referred to AGC and Agong, says IGP

AKPS chief Shuhaily’s tenure referred to AGC and Agong, says IGP

SHAH ALAM, Oct 28 — Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain’s position at the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has been referred to the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) for legal guidance before any recommendation to truncate or terminate his tenure is submitted to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd

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Malaysia expects billions in petrol subsidy savings — here’s where the money will go

Malaysia expects billions in petrol subsidy savings — here’s where the money will go

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The total fuel subsidy savings for this year will be finalised by year-end, taking into account actual transaction adjustments, weekly market prices, currency exchange rates, and verified consumption volumes.  Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said that from a fiscal perspective, the implementation of BUDI95 is expected to

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Over 25,000 Malaysians get free motorcycle licence training under MyLesen B2, 85pc target achieved

Over 25,000 Malaysians get free motorcycle licence training under MyLesen B2, 85pc target achieved

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — A total of 25,464 participants in the MyLesen B2 Programme have completed their training and obtained their Class B2 Probationary Driving Licence (PDL), representing about 85 per cent of this year’s target. The Ministry of Transport (MOT) said the government had allocated RM11.186 million to provide 30,000 places under the

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Lufthansa resumes direct Kuala Lumpur–Frankfurt flights after nearly a decade

Lufthansa resumes direct Kuala Lumpur–Frankfurt flights after nearly a decade

SEPANG, Oct 27 — Lufthansa Airlines has launched its nonstop service between Kuala Lumpur and Frankfurt, Germany, restoring a direct air link between the two cities after nearly a decade. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the service would strengthen Malaysia’s air connectivity with Germany and the wider European market,

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Penang cruise boom brings more visitors and business to northern Malaysia

Penang cruise boom brings more visitors and business to northern Malaysia

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 27 — Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) recorded 569,173 passengers from January to September this year, up 52.12 per cent from 374,171 in the same period last year. Penang Port Commission chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin said cruise ship calls rose to 538 from 134 over the same period. “This reflected the

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KWSP perlu bantu lebih ramai rakyat cukup simpanan persaraan – Amir Hamzah

Kuala Lumpur: Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) perlu membantu lebih ramai rakyat Malaysia mencapai simpanan persaraan yang mencukupi dengan menyesuaikan diri terhadap perubahan corak pekerjaan di samping terus memberikan pulangan yang mampan, kata Menteri Kewangan II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd utama

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