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Dozens of Rohingya refugees flee Malaysian immigration detention centre
Ethnic Rohingya people walk to a temporary shelter after they landed in Aceh Besar, Indonesia, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.
AP / Muhammad Ahyar
2024-02-02, Al Jazeera
Malaysia is searching for dozens of Rohingya refugees and other people from Myanmar after they escaped from a temporary immigration detention centre in the country’s...
‘There Is No Hope’: Death and Desperation Take Over the World’s Largest Refugee Camp
Kutupalong Refugee Camp for Rohingyas, Bangladesh
Creative Commons / Russell Watkins/Department for International Development
2023-09-27, Time Magazine
Pinned high on the wall of Muhammad Zubair’s bamboo shelter is a photo of his murdered friend. Mohib Ullah was gunned down in Kutupalong refugee camp in southern...
‘Nail-biting win’ for Malaysia’s Anwar as state elections retain status quo
Anwar Ibrahim, center, and his wife Wan Azizah, right, cast his ballot during the election at a polling station
AP / Vincent Thian
2023-08-13, Al Jazeera
Malaysian Prime MinisterAnwar Ibrahim’s ruling coalition has retained control of three states in regional polls, although official results showed the opposition making...
Malaysian authorities issue alert after heatwave strikes several states2024-07-27
China.dot.org: KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian authorities have issued an alert on Saturday as hot and dry weather has persisted in several areas...
Next 'Save Malaysia' rally to be held in Permatang Pauh, say organisers2024-07-27
The Star: IPOH: The next "SaveMalaysia" rally will be held in Permatang Pauh, Penang, on Aug 31, say organisers. Read full story ......
DAP assemblyman to Sanusi: Stop wasting time and resources studying Kedah-Penang historical status2024-07-27
Malaysia Today: A Pakatan Harapan assemblyman has taken a swipe at the Perikatan Nasional state government for wasting time and resources on studying the historical status of Kedah and Penang. (NST) – Kota Darul AmanDAP lawmaker Teh Swee Leong described the move by...
Reduce water usage by 10% until September, Penang folk told2024-07-27
The Star: GEORGE TOWN: The PenangWater SupplyCorporation (PBAPP) is appealing to the 593,255 registered domestic water users in the state to reduce water consumption by 10 per cent until the rainy season in September to avoid a water crisis. Read full story ......
Black swans in Penang’s politics2024-07-27
The Star: ANYTHING about the two powerful family dynasties of DAP is news even if it is something as casual as going on medical leave. Read full story ......
17-gun salute marks start of Penang investiture ceremony2024-07-27
The Star: GEORGE TOWN: A 17-gun salute marked the start of the investiture ceremony in conjunction with the 75th birthday celebration of PenangYang di-Pertua Negri Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak on Saturday (July 27). Read full story ......
Kit Siang heads Penang honours list2024-07-26
Malaysia Kini: DAP veteran will receive the state's highest award....
Kit Siang leads honours list for Penang Governor's 75th birthday2024-07-26
The Star: GEORGE TOWN: DAP veteran Tan SriLim Kit Siang will be conferred Penang's highest honour in conjunction with the 75th birthday celebration of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak. Read full story ......
Government Strives To Ease Cost Of Living Amidst Economic Growth - Anwar2024-07-26
Malaysian National News Agency: BUSINESS Government Strives To Ease Cost Of Living Amidst Economic Growth - Anwar KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- Despite the ringgit's recent strengthening and a 5.8 per cent economic growth in the second quarter, the government is still working to...
Digital Penang announces cross-border startup collaboration with Thailand2024-07-26
Malaysian National News Agency: BUSINESS >NEWSDigitalPenang announces cross-border startup collaboration with Thailand 26/07/2024 04:30 PM Credit: Digital Penang Penang state infrastructure,...
DoSM: Penang, Johor, Selangor, Sarawak, KL become Top 5 Exporters In June2024-07-26
Malaysian National News Agency: BUSINESS >NEWS DoSM: Penang, Johor, Selangor, Sarawak, KL become Top 5 Exporters In June 26/07/2024 04:02 PM Credit: Department of StatisticsMalaysia KUALA LUMPUR,...
PBAPP activates crisis management plan to keep taps running in Penang2024-07-26
The Star: GEORGE TOWN: The PenangWater SupplyCorporation (PBAPP) has initiated Phase 1 of its Crisis ManagementPlan to ensure sufficient water supply until September. Read full story ......
Owners whose dogs have been poisoned to inform Penang Veterinary Services2024-07-26
The Star: GEORGE TOWN: The PenangVeterinary Services Department (DVS) has urged those who believe their dog has been poisoned to inform them immediately so that an investigation can be carried out promptly. Read full story ......
Oct 11 set for Guan Eng, Chew and Phang's graft case pending appeals court hearing2024-07-26
The Star: GEORGE TOWN: The PenangHigh Court has set Oct 11 for case management in the corruption trial involving former chief minister Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew and businesswoman Phang Li Koon. Read full story ......