Day: September 8, 2024

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Cambodia, Canada Explore Opportunities to Deepen Ties

Cambodia and Canada discussed ways to further boost relationship and cooperation in both the bilateral and ASEAN frameworks during the first Bilateral Consultations between the two Foreign Ministries in Ottawa on Sept. 5.

The event was co-chaired by…

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Penang’s Water Treatment Capacity Up By 114 MLD

GEORGE TOWN, The commissioning of Package 12A at the Sungai Dua Water Treatment Plant (WTP) will increase Penang’s water treatment capacity by up to 114 million litres per day (MLD) from this month.

Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) chief exec…

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Harimau Malaya Sink Lebanon To Win Merdeka Tournament

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia clinched the Merdeka Football Tournament title for the 13th time with a 1-0 win over Lebanon in the final at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil here tonight.

The Harimau Malaya, under the guidance of new coach Pau Marti Vicen…

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Call For Review Of Outdated Regulations Crucial For Civil Service Integrity, Says Lee

KUALA LUMPUR, The newly appointed Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar’s call for a review of outdated rules and regulations is seen as a critical move to enhance integrity, honesty, and accountability within the civil se…

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10-13pct Of New Bankruptcy Cases From 2021-2024 Involve Civil Servants – MDI DG

PUTRAJAYA, Between 2021 and 2024, civil servants accounted for approximately 10 to 13 per cent of new bankruptcy cases, Malaysian Department of Insolvency (MdI) director-general Datuk M. Bakri Abd Majid said.

He expressed concern over the rising tre…

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Malaysia To Discuss Extending Tourist Visa Duration With China – Saifuddin Nasution

SHANGHAI, The extension of the tourist visa exemption period for Malaysians to travel to China, from 15 to 30 days, is one of the matters to be discussed during Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s working visit to the country, st…

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Paris Paralympics: Cdm Subra Takes Full Responsibility For Falling Short Of Gold Target

PARIS, Malaysian chef de mission (CDM) to the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games Datuk R. Subramaniam has taken full responsibility for the national contingent’s failure to meet the stipulated four-gold target.

He said he accepted with an open heart their …

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Melaka Explorace: TMM2024’s Biggest Treasure Hunt Event Set For October

MELAKA, The ‘Melaka Explorace’ treasure hunt organised by the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama), scheduled to take place from Oct 5 to 6, is set to be the largest competition in conjunction with the Visit Melaka Year 2024 (TMM2024).

Chief Min…