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29AprApril 29, 2024

Education Ministry finetuning solutions to reduce overcrowding in 86 ‘high-density’ schools across Malaysia

KLANG: There are 86 ‘high-density schools’ across the country that face overcrowding, compromising education quality, says Fadhlina Sidek. The Education Minister said the ministry is evaluating each school individually to decide on the best solutions necessary to reduce classroom congestion and improve education quality. She said conditions vary from school to school, each with unique challenges that...

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29AprApril 29, 2024

KKB polls: PAS denies boycott of Perikatan candidate, says machinery hard at work on the ground

HULU SELANGOR: PAS has dismissed claims it is boycotting Perikatan Nasional's Kuala Kubu Baharu candidate following the absence of party leaders on nomination day for the by-election. Selangor PAS Youth chief Mohamed Sukri Omar stressed that the party's central and state machinery had been on the ground in the constituency since the candidate was announced on...

By James Limmalaysia, NewsBoycott, By-Election, Denial, Kuala Kubu Baharu, Mohamed Sukri Omar, Pakatan Harapan, PAS Youth, Perikatan Nasional0 CommentsRead more...

29AprApril 29, 2024

Saudi-based ACWA Power keen on investing over RM47bil in Malaysia

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia-based renewable energy giant ACWA Power has expressed interest to invest more than US$10bil (RM47.6bil) in Malaysia over a 10-year period in collaboration with Cypark Resources Bhd. This was conveyed by ACWA Power chairman Mohammad A. Abunayyan when he paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on the sidelines of...

By James Limmalaysia, NewsACWA Power, Anwar Ibrahim, Cypark Resources, Investment, Mohammad A. Abunayyan, Renewable Energy0 CommentsRead more...

29AprApril 29, 2024

Slope remediation on Batang Kali-Genting road ready in June, says Ahmad Maslan

BATANG KALI: The slope and road repair works on the Batang Kali-Genting Highlands road due to a landslide in December 2022 is expected to be completed by June 30, said Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. The Deputy Works Minister said the slope and road repair project, which involved a cost of about RM19mil, was 86 per cent...

By De Fa Wangmalaysia, NewsAhmad Maslan, Jalan Batang Kali-Genting, Landslide, Project, Slope, Works Ministry0 CommentsRead more...

29AprApril 29, 2024

Copter tragedy: Defence Ministry, Armed Forces set up special fund for victims’ families

KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry and the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) have set up a special fund called ‘Tabung Tragedi Lumut 24’ for MAF members and the public to extend financial assistance to the families of victims of the recent Lumut helicopter tragedy. The MAF headquarters, in a statement, said the fund was activated on Monday...

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29AprApril 29, 2024

Several police reports lodged over casino licence article, says Fahmi

HULU SELANGOR: Several police reports have been lodged over articles by Bloomberg claiming that several parties are in talks with the government about opening a casino in Forest City, Johor, said Fahmi Fadzil. “I haven’t received detailed information, but we have a Cabinet meeting soon and maybe after that. “I was made to understand that several police...

By De Fa Wangmalaysia, NewsArticles, bloomberg, casino, Fahmi Fadzil, Forest City, Johor, Lodged, Police Reports0 CommentsRead more...

29AprApril 29, 2024

Residents want govt to come clean about housing project

FOR over 30 years, land surrounding the Bohol flood retention pond in Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur, has been a source of controversy for residents in the area. It all began with a proposal from Kuala Lumpur City Hall in the 1990s to convert it into a dumpsite. Then in the early 2000s, there was a plan to build...

By Stephanie Chanmalaysia, News2040, Bohol Flood Retention Pond, DBKL, Did, Draft Kl Plan 2020, Housing, Ptgwp0 CommentsRead more...

29AprApril 29, 2024

MACC investigating claims state leader awarded contracts to son’s company

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated a probe against a senior state leader over claims that he appointed companies which he has vested interests in for several projects. Sources with knowledge of the investigation said the individual, a leader in a northern state, is believed to have awarded projects worth RM300,000 to these companies. It is...

By Stephanie Chanmalaysia, NewsAzam Baki, Companies, Corruption, Cronyism, Investigation, North, Projects, Son, State Leader0 CommentsRead more...

29AprApril 29, 2024

Parents against introduction of non-DLP class in Melaka schools

MELAKA: A group of parents are against the introduction of a non-Dual Language Programme (DLP) class in a dozen schools where the programme has been implemented here. The group, comprising chairmen of the schools' parent-teacher associations (PTA), said this was an "unwarranted" move to introduce a non-DLP class in the affected schools. The group, represented by Melaka...

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29AprApril 29, 2024

Company manager loses over RM200,000 to fish-breeding scam

JOHOR BARU: A company manager in his late 50s lost more than RM200,000 when he was duped by a fake investment scam involving a fish-breeding company purportedly operating in Hong Kong. Johor police chief Comm M. Kumar said a report was lodged by the victim on Sunday (April 28), adding that a suspect had offered the...

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