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1 month ago | 
thestar.com.my | Venesa Devi |Imran Hilmy |Tarrence Tan
JOHOR BARU: About one year ago, a grandmother received an unexpected visit from a stranger. Dayang Noor, 62, was then struggling to care for nine grandchildren, all on her own. But James Ho, the founder of a non-governmental organisation, stepped in to help. “It was heartwarming to see a stranger putting in so much effort to help me, even though we are from different races.
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1 month ago | 
thestar.com.my | Tarrence Tan |Gerard Gimino |Ho Jia Wen |Junaid Ibrahim |Yee Xiang Yun |Martin Carvalho
KUALA LUMPUR: The cities of George Town in Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baru have been identified for the initial rollout of potential congestion charges. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa (pic) said at the Dewan Rakyat that this is still being studied by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research and the Malaysia Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
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KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed Waktu Bekerja Berlainan (WBB) shift system, which triggered public backlash recently, has been cancelled pending further studies by the government, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (pic). The Health Minister said this was decided during a Cabinet meeting yesterday. “The Cabinet decided to cancel the pilot WBB project to allow for a more thorough and comprehensive study,” he said in a statement yesterday.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
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KUALA LUMPUR: Cooperation between Malaysia and China has demonstrated how respect and constructive dialogue can transform bilateral ties into a partnership that benefits the region, says Tan Sri Johari Abdul. The Dewan Rakyat Speaker said Malaysia-China relations also play a vital role in strengthening ties between China and Asean, of which Malaysia is Chair this year.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
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KUALA LUMPUR: Cooperation between Malaysia and China has demonstrated how respect and constructive dialogue can transform bilateral ties into a partnership that benefits the region, says Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul. Johari also said Malaysia-China relations play an important role in strengthening ties between China and Asean, of which Malaysia is chair this year.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
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KUALA LUMPUR: The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) will focus on essential policies that can create beneficial societal and economic shifts, instead of merely giving more incentives and handouts, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli says. The Economy Minister said previously many deemed economic blueprints as merely a government’s expenditure list and 13MP intends to change that. “It (economic blueprints) should be a list of policies that are needed for structural changes.
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Jan 19, 2025 | 
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LANGKAWI: Asean’s 10 member states will join forces with China to combat transnational crime, including online scam syndicates that have victimised thousands in the region, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. “China has nothing to do with online crime or scams, but it is a country partner that is working together with Asean to resolve issues on scammers and transborder crimes.
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Jan 19, 2025 | 
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LANGKAWI: Asean Foreign Ministers have emphasized to Myanmar the importance of achieving peace in the country over holding a national election, according to Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. "We heard they want to have an election. But, we told them, look, that is not our priority. "Our priority is to stop the violence and reinstate peace," said Mohamad during a press conference after the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Retreat (AMM) on Sunday (Jan 19).
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Jan 19, 2025 | 
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LANGKAWI: Asean nations will closely cooperate with China to combat transnational crime, including online scam syndicates, announced Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hassan. "Online crime and scams, China has nothing to do with this, but China is a country partner that is working together with Asean to resolve issues on scammers and trans-border crimes.
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Jan 18, 2025 | 
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LANGKAWI: South-East Asia has emerged as a competitive arena for global superpowers and Asean possesses significant potential, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. Therefore, the Foreign Minister said he is hoping for incoming leaders to engage with Asean diplomatically. “One frequently asked question relates to the incoming US presidency, and how this will shape the dynamics of the region in the years to come. “Our region has become a site of concentrated superpower competition.
