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KINABATANGAN, Jan 24 — A total of 43.23 per cent or 20,873 voters for the Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election had cast their votes as of 1pm today, according to the Election Commission (EC). Of the three state constituencies in Kinabatangan, Lamag recorded the highest voter turnout, with 44.50 per cent, followed by Sukau (44.32 per cent) […]

The new Sarawak-Sabah power interconnection is hailed as a trigger for the wider Borneo Grid and future ASEAN Power Grid integration. KOTA KINABALU: The newly operational Sarawak-Sabah Power Grid Interconnection is a crucial trigger for kickstarting the ambitious Borneo Grid and wider ASEAN Power Grid. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this

ALOR SETAR, Jan 24 — The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) will obtain a detailed report before issuing any statement or taking a position on the issues affecting the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). Minister Mohammed Taufiq Johari said KBS would also not interfere in any process that does not fall under its jurisdiction

Deputy PM Fadillah says plans to restructure the MA63 technical committee will be finalised soon, following a recent cabinet reshuffle. KUCHING: A proposal to restructure the Technical Committee of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63) will be refined and finalised at its next meeting. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who chairs

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 23 — A total of 418 Offence Notification Notices (NPK) were issued for littering in public places and roads from January 1 to 22 in states that have adopted the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 (Act 672), according to SWCorp. Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) chief

CYBERJAYA: DXN Holdings Bhd, a leading global manufacturer of nutraceutical products, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil) to explore Brazil as a potential regional hub for its Latin American operations, with a preliminary indicative interest of up to approximately US$50 million in potential investments. Following

Calon PRK Kinabatangan dan Lamag perhebat kempen hari terakhir dengan lawatan rumah ke rumah dan program komuniti sebelum pengundian esok. KINABATANGAN: Kempen Pilihan Raya Kecil Parlimen Kinabatangan dan DUN Lamag memasuki hari terakhir hari ini. Semua calon melipatgandakan usaha bertemu pengundi untuk meraih sokongan sebelum pengundian esok. Calon mula melakukan kunjungan rumah ke rumah dan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Malaysia and Singapore are currently actively continuing maritime demarcation negotiations involving several marine areas and every decision that will be made will be based on international law including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the negotiations are

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Sekijang MP Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa has been appointed chairman of the Backbenchers Club (BBC). The appointment of the PKR lawmaker was announced by Deputy Speaker Datuk Ramli Mohd Nor in the Dewan Rakyat today. “Yang Berhormat for Sekijang has been appointed as the BBC chairman. Congratulations. I have

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) is in discussions with the Ministry of Finance to allow travel agents to use insurance guarantees as an option in addition to bank guarantees. The goal is to provide consumers with better protection and rebuild trust, following complaints against several Umrah travel