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28FebFebruary 28, 2025

Jakim bans three Halal products certified by three foreign bodies from entering Malaysia

KUALA KANGSAR: Products certified halal by three foreign halal certification bodies whose recognition was revoked by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) are prohibited from entering Malaysia from the date of the revocation. Jakim director-general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee said the ban would remain in effect until the three bodies rectified their shortcomings and implemented improvements as required...

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28FebFebruary 28, 2025

Muslims in Malaysia to begin Ramadan fast on Sunday, March 2

KUALA LUMPUR: Muslims in Malaysia will begin the Ramadan dawn-to-dusk fast on Sunday (March 2), says the Keeper of the Rulers' Seal. Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, donning a purple baju Melayu, said the date was set by the order of His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia after being consented to by the Rulers. The...

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27FebFebruary 27, 2025

EPF did not lose money in MAHB deal, says Finance Minister II

KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) did not incur any losses in its sale and repurchase of Malaysia Airports Holding Bhd (MAHB) shares, says Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. “I want to take this opportunity to clarify to Kampar MP (Chong Zhemin) that there are no losses recorded by the EPF regarding the MAHB matter. “With...

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27FebFebruary 27, 2025

‘Slap in the face:’ Bongino appointment sends shockwaves through FBI

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a memo on Sunday evening, the FBI Agents Association told its 14,000 members that new director Kash Patel had assured them that he would follow tradition and name a career special agent with operational expertise as his deputy director. "Director Patel agreed," said the memo, which Reuters reviewed. An hour after the memo...

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27FebFebruary 27, 2025

Man goes missing after croc attack in Sandakan

KOTA KINABALU: A 50-year-old man is missing after being attacked by a crocodile while fishing in Sungai Batang Baru, near Batu 10, on Thursday (Feb 27) evening. According to witnesses, the victim was scattering fertiliser into the river to prepare for fishing when a crocodile suddenly lunged at him and dragged him underwater. Sandakan Fire and Rescue...

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27FebFebruary 27, 2025

Muslim world experiencing trust deficit, says Anwar

ALOR SETAR: The Muslim world is seen to be experiencing a trust deficit, where values of integrity, sacrifice and contribution are often overshadowed by self-interest and material accumulation, says Datuk Seri Anway Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said that certain leaders in the Muslim world talk about struggle, sacrifice and contribution, yet they accumulate wealth beyond their...

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27FebFebruary 27, 2025

Non-halal certified outlets in Sarawak barred from using ‘Ramadan’ in buffet promo

KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Religious Department (Jais) will intensify enforcement efforts to ensure that only food outlets and hotels with halal certification are allowed to promote buffet offers using the word ‘Ramadan’ during the fasting month. Deputy Utility and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said that premises still in the process of obtaining halal certification...

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27FebFebruary 27, 2025

Rogue tenant demanding RM250,000 exit fee, claims owner

IPOH: A graphic designer is at her wits’ end after a former tenant refused to vacate a shophouse in Simee here. Leong Yoke Sum, 48, said the tenant, who rented the double-storey shophouse to operate an eatery between 2013 and 2020, changed the locks to the place numerous times. Leong said she has lodged at least eight...

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27FebFebruary 27, 2025

Petaling Street signboard: I was first to bring up possibility of Chinese script being removed, says Ang

PETALING JAYA: Kuala Lumpur Hawkers and Petty Traders Association chairman Datuk Seri Ang Say Tee (pic) said he had been told by a Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) official that there was a suggestion to remove the Chinese characters from the Petaling Street signboard, although the plan was not approved. In an interview with Oriental Daily,...

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24FebFebruary 24, 2025

Mad Rush For Free Eggs After Lorry Carrying 2,500 Trays Of Eggs Overturns On Highway In Malaysia

It seems some Malaysians found themselves stocking up on eggs in an un-eggs-pected way earlier this week. A lorry transporting thousands of eggs skidded and flipped over after being hit by a truck from behind on a Malaysian highway at about 5.30am on Wednesday (Feb 19). Fortunately, the driver and an assistant in the vehicle were unharmed,...

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