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Anwar warns Malaysians: Reject racial, religious division to protect unity

The Prime Minister says the peace enjoyed today must be protected through mutual respect, empathy and cooperation

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Anwar vows never to forget Permatang Pauh

PM reiterates that Malaysians should benefit more directly from the country’s wealth

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Time to look beyond manufacturing and tourism sectors, says Penang CM

He said it was time for Penang's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to look beyond the state and Malaysia, and compete aggressively in regional and global mark...

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‘Do not compromise’: Anwar demands zero tolerance for school bullies

Anwar warns that children who use their strength to humiliate and abuse others are not displaying Malaysian values and could make disastrous future leaders

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Alumni calls on Malaysia to increase intake of Thai uni students

Its president, Tuan Daniya Meringing, said education is seen as a better tool to counter the spate of violence, which has affected the region of Pattani, Narath...

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‘Stop playing games and get your facts right’ – Ramkarpal tells Sanusi

The courts had earlier ruled that the move by Kedah to ban the gaming outlets was unconstitutional, upholding the decision of the lower courts previously.

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Haze: Penang may shelve Merdeka Day celebrations, says CM

API readings have hovered between moderate to unhealthy levels in the past few days, as the transboundary haze casts a gloomy outlook for the past few days.

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Overwhelming response for Penang’s reopened museum

The daily crowd averaged nearly 1,000 on weekdays, while weekends surged to as many as 3,750 in a single day, with the highest turnout recorded on Aug 9.

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Violence in Thailand: Visitors drop by almost 50 per cent

The violence in southern Thailand, as expected, has impacted the macro economy of the provinces bordering parts of Malaysia, especially at Perlis, Kedah, Perak...

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Court dismisses tycoon Tan Kok Ping's libel appeal against Penang CM

Justice Alwi further held that Chow was protected by qualified privilege when responding publicly to Tan’s resignation letter.

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Greater emphasis must be placed on tourism value, says Penang CM

Chow said attracting visitors is only the first step, stressing that the real objective is to maximise the spillover benefits across the tourism ecosystem.

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Plans underway to set up financial hub on Pulau Jerejak

The financial hub can complement the surrounding Bayan Lepas and the Batu Kawan Free Industrial Zones, besides helping the services sector in tourism, Sim told...