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Zambry rejects ‘backdoor’ varsity entry claims
KUALA LUMPUR: Allegations that between 30,000 and 60,000 students were admitted to public universities through "backdoor" channels could undermine public confidence in the country's higher education system, says the Higher Education Minister.
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Nation
Director, ex-director held in RM2.5mil probe
PETALING JAYA: A director and a former director of a government agency are among 13 people remanded to assist investigations into a RM2.5mil bribery case.
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STARPICKS
Johor values Federal Govt partnership, says MB
JOHOR BARU: The Johor state government has never been too proud to work with the Federal Government for the benefit of the people, says Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (pic).
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Sabah & Sarawak
Building material prices remain steady despite global tensions, says Nanta
KUCHING: The rising cost of construction materials due to global repercussions from the Middle East conflict is still under control and can be absorbed by the Works Ministry.
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STARPICKS
Dr Wee proposes direct federal funding to implement E-ART project
JOHOR BARU: Putrajaya should allocate at least RM10bil directly to the Johor government to take over and implement the Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (E-ART) if the Federal Government cannot provide a firm commitment to kick-start the crucial project, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (pic).
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Nation
University student caught smuggling ganja buds worth RM1.17mil
ALOR SETAR: Police have seized 14.63kg of ganja buds worth an estimated RM1.17mil hidden in a car at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Sabah pushing for stronger education ties with Federal Govt
KOTA KINABALU: A closer working relationship between state and federal governments is needed to address issues in the implementation of education-related development projects and policies, says a Sabah minister.
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Nation
Sultan Nazrin: Learn art of strategic planning
PUTRAJAYA: Every leader should learn from the events of Maal Hijrah, which was a demonstration of the importance of strategic planning, says the Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Nazrin Shah.
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Nation
More CCTVs planned across 15 local councils, says Nga
PETALING JAYA: More high-definition CCTVs will be set up in several locations across the country to ensure a safer living environment following the positive response to their use in the capital city.
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Nation
Lawyers: Safeguards needed for CCTV data
PETALING JAYA: Independent audits and clear rules governing access to CCTV footage are needed to ensure public confidence in surveillance systems with privacy data, say cybersecurity lawyers.
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STARPICKS
PAS rebukes Muhyiddin over Perikatan logo remarks
PETALING JAYA: PAS has publicly rebuked Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin over his remarks on the use of the Perikatan Nasional logo, saying he does not have the authority to decide on the coalition's symbol.
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Malaysia to deepen food trade, agricultural cooperation with Uzbekistan
TASHKENT: Malaysia is looking to deepen food trade and agricultural cooperation with Uzbekistan and the wider Central Asian region as part of efforts to diversify supply sources and strengthen long-term food security amid global geopolitical and supply chain uncertainties.
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Nation
SAR launched for boy feared drowned in Labuan
LABUAN: A search and rescue (SAR) operation is underway for an eight-year-old boy feared drowned in Sungai Ganggarak Permai here on Wednesday (June 17) evening.
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Nation
Hamzah among Opposition MPs at PAS HQ for meeting
KUALA LUMPUR: Reset Movement founder and Larut MP Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin arrived to attend an Opposition MPs' meeting at the PAS headquarters here on Wednesday (June 17), Sinar Harian reports.
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Nation
DAK solidarity runner twists knee, determined to press on to finish 290km Taiping–Parliament mission
IPOH: Solidarity with DAK (Dara, Amoi and Kelat) secretariat coordinator Neow Choo Seong is determined to reach Parliament despite twisting his knee.
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Nation
PAS calls on Bersatu to remain calm amid Perikatan turmoil
PETALING JAYA: PAS has urged Bersatu to remain calm and avoid issuing rushed statements amid the current turmoil within the Perikatan Nasional coalition.
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Nation
Malaysia deports two suspects wanted by Indian authorities over links to railway track bombing
PETALING JAYA: Two suspects wanted by Indian authorities for alleged links to a railway track bombing in Punjab have been deported by the police.
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Sabah & Sarawak
German tourist dies after losing consciousness while snorkelling off Sabah island
LAHAD DATU: A 78-year-old German tourist died after losing consciousness while snorkelling off Pulau Sakar near here on Wednesday (June 17).
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Nation
Anwar discusses Asean-Russia ties, cultural, global issues in Kazan
KAZAN: From Asean-Russia cooperation and energy security to Russian literature and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim fielded a wide range of questions from international media on the sidelines of the Asean-Russia Business Forum here.
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Nation
Tyre blowout believed to be cause of crash involving SUV on Jalan Kepong
PETALING JAYA: A tyre blowout is believed to have caused a crash involving a sport utility vehicle (SUV) along Jalan Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, earlier this month.
