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Army Chief: No compromise on misconduct and integrity issues

Army Chief: No compromise on misconduct and integrity issues

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 —The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will not compromise on any form of misconduct or disciplinary breach amid allegations of unauthorised entry and immoral activities at a military camp. RMAF Chief Gen Datuk Seri Muhamad Norazlan Aris said a thorough investigation was underway and that stern action, including dismissal from service, would be taken […]

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Early schooling aid eases burden on families, says parents group

Early schooling aid eases burden on families, says parents group

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The back-to-school season often brought a familiar tightness in the chest, a worry over the growing list of essentials, especially for those with many children. However, families across the country have expressed relief with the continuation of the Early Schooling Aid (BAP), which provides RM150 per child to ease the

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Man, 70, dies after losing control of motorcycle, crashing into road barrier in Lawas

Man, 70, dies after losing control of motorcycle, crashing into road barrier in Lawas

  LAWAS, Jan 7 — A senior citizen died after he somehow lost control of his motorcycle at KM7 Lawas-Merapok road on Tuesday. Lawas police chief DSP Liong Tindan said prior to the crash at 1.45pm near Kampung Gaya, the 70-year-old victim was heading towards Merapok from Lawas and was likely on the way home

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Doctors’ insurance coverage protected during APC delay – MMA

Doctors’ insurance coverage protected during APC delay – MMA

Medical Protection Society and MEDEFEND confirm continued indemnity for doctors awaiting 2026 APC certificates PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has secured crucial assurances from two major professional indemnity providers that doctors awaiting their 2026 Annual Practising Certificates (APC) will remain fully covered during the interim period. In a statement, today, MMA president Datuk

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‘Game-changing’ PM term limit would prevent leaders from ‘overstaying welcome’, says Zahid

‘Game-changing’ PM term limit would prevent leaders from ‘overstaying welcome’, says Zahid

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 6 — The proposal to limit the prime minister’s tenure to no more than 10 years or two terms is a game changer capable of bringing major reforms to the country’s governance system, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is also minister of rural and regional development,

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Defence minister officiates 31st Army Chief Rank-Wearing Ceremony

Defence minister officiates 31st Army Chief Rank-Wearing Ceremony

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 — Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin today officiated the 31st Army Chief Rank-Wearing Ceremony for General Datuk Azhan Md Othman at Wisma Pertahanan, here. According to a statement from the Army Public Relations Cell, Azhan’s strong leadership background and extensive experience would ensure smooth continuity in the Malaysian Army’s

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Blaze razes Lahad Datu Community Learning Centre, no casualties reported

Blaze razes Lahad Datu Community Learning Centre, no casualties reported

LAHAD DATU, Jan 5 — An evening fire destroyed a Community Learning Centre (CLC) school at Ladang Bagahak 1, here, on Saturday. The State Fire and Rescue Department said the department received a distress call following the incident at 4.56pm. A total of eight firefighters from Lahad Datu Fire and Rescue Station (BBP Lahad Datu)

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Cuba says 32 nationals killed during US raid in Venezuela

Cuba says 32 nationals killed during US raid in Venezuela

Havana confirms 32 Cubans died during US military operation in Caracas, declaring two days of national mourning for the fallen soldiers HAVANA: The Cuban government has confirmed that 32 of its nationals were killed during the US military operation in Venezuela. The attack culminated in the capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday. “As

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