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KOTA KINABALU, Jan 17 — Failure to comply with a High Court order mandating the review and implementation of Sabah's 40% net revenue entitlement would have legal and political consequences, says opposition party Warisan. The party issued the warning following a court ruling that requires the federal government to
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, granted an audience to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Istana Bukit Tunku on Saturday to discuss current national issues. The meeting took place at the royal palace in Kuala Lumpur. No specific details about the topics discussed
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KLANG, Jan 17 — The government is continuously exploring the most effective ways to strengthen efforts to expand the network of Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) assistance to ensure its objective of helping the less fortunate is achieved. Deputy Finance Minister I Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan made the announcement during a
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PETALING JAYA, Jan 17 — The Malaysian Media Council has questioned the arrest and detention of former Free Malaysia Today journalist Rex Tan, describing the move as unnecessary and punitive. The council issued a statement on Saturday addressing the incident involving Tan, who was previously employed by the online news portal.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Umno is postponing its party elections to maintain unity ahead of upcoming state elections and the 16th general election (GE16), according to Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. The decision aims to ensure the party remains cohesive during critical electoral periods. "We need to stay united
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SHAH ALAM, Jan 17 — The Selangor government has not identified any alternative location to replace Bukit Tagar as the new site for relocating pig farms in the state, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said. The statement came during a press briefing at the state government complex. "We are
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — UMNO has postponed its party elections until after the 16th General Election (GE16) to concentrate on internal strength for upcoming state and national polls, Secretary-General Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said. The delay aims to prioritize election preparations over internal party contests, Asyraf Wajdi stated. "
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KULIM, Jan 15 — A former Free Malaysia Today journalist detained in a probe over alleged racial remarks at a Palestine forum will be released after police complete recording his statement, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said today. Saifuddin stated he was informed by the Inspector-General of Police this
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — Umno has postponed its internal party elections to concentrate fully on preparing for the 16th general election, according to secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki. He said the move allows the party to strengthen its machinery for upcoming state elections in Melaka and Johor, as well
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 — Umno has not decided whether to cooperate with Pakatan Harapan (PH) in upcoming elections, though it will continue cooperation within the Madani government, Secretary-General Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said on Wednesday. "We have not made any decision on that matter," Asyraf said at a
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KLANG, Jan 15 — The Malaysian government is expanding the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) aid network by adding more small shops and local products, with enhanced monitoring to ensure benefits reach recipients effectively. Minister of Finance II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said efforts include widening the network of participating retail
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KULIM, Jan 1 — A former Free Malaysia Today journalist arrested over remarks at a Palestine lecture will be released once police complete recording his statement, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said today. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husin informed the minister of the decision this morning. "