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Budget 2025: Concrete steps to address food security needed, says former MP

Santiago said more incentives should be featured in the Budget to entice more investments and human capital to migrate into the food commodities sector.

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Sinking of Russian warship Zhemchug remembered in Penang

The Battle of Penang was a brief but deadly encounter largely overlooked by the local residents but remembered by Russia, who lost 88 sailors 100 - years ago.

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Budget must be able to cushion country from external shocks, says economist

The US presidential election may bring sweeping policy changes if tycoon Donald J Trump regains the presidency he lost in 2020.

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Civil Defence personnel rescue woman from house 'drowning' in trash

The woman was believed to be suffering from diabetes, hypertension, hearing problems and was physically frail.

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Penang wants to list iconic kebaya in Unesco as part of its unique culture

The Peranakan attire underscores the global recognition of the country’s rich cultural tapestry

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Sabah, Sarawak NGOs strongly oppose proposed Mufti Bill

They said the bill would sideline the constitutional monarchy, the Madani government, and the secular parliamentary democracy that Malaysia is built upon. 

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Chinese vessel in Penang was part of those that searched for missing MH370

The Jinggang Shan (999) vessel, which docked at the Swettenham Cruise Pier, was part of a flotilla of 13 ships which China ordered to locate MH370.

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Urgent need for increased palliative care in the country

Patients in need of palliative care are expected to rise to 240,000 within the next six years.

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Sarawak determined to secure lower air fares for greater tourism, trade and travel 

Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg is looking at various options to make air fares more competitive.

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More than RM10 million been given to fishermen affected by Silicon island works

It has been one year since the development of Silicon Island started in September 2023. 

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Spat between PHEB leaders heats up 

Ramasamy is looking to hand over a memorandum to Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow

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Greater efforts, including increased penalties needed to curb road accidents, says think tank

The national fatality rate involving road accidents is the second highest to Thailand in Southeast Asia