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In-form Aifa advances to Carol Weymuller Open quarterfinals (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: National No. 3 Aifa Azman is off to a flying start this year after gatecrashing the quarter-finals of the Carol Weymuller Open squash ...

I'm glad to win with a rather comfortable scoreline in the fifth." "I knew I really needed a good start against her today (yesterday). The 21-year-old was in fine form as she upset world No.

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No change to rule requiring guides in tour buses (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The requirement for tour bus services to employ guides for both domestic and foreign tourists is here to stay, said the Tourism, ...

"It is one of the conditions in matters pertaining to licenced tourist-handling. Its secretary-general Tai Poh Kim said the ministry should reconsider the rule and only impose the need for tour guides on trips with foreign tourists instead, as having the same requirement for local tourists would only burden the tour bus operators. KUALA LUMPUR: The requirement for tour bus services to employ guides for both domestic and foreign tourists is here to stay, said the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry.

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TSG revamp rider lineup for new season (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Terengganu Polygon Cycling Team (TSG) have brought in five new faces to freshen up their squad for the new season.

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New RM5 monthly broadband Internet plan for the needy announced (New Straits Times Online)

KOTA BARU: The Communications and Digital Ministry today announced a new broadband Internet package with a monthly charge of RM5.

Terengganu will also receive same amount tomorrow." "We decided to reduce the monthly charge. KOTA BARU: The Communications and Digital Ministry today announced a new broadband Internet package with a monthly charge of RM5.

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AirAsia X offers options, Mavcom dissatisfied with Batik Air's ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X Bhd has offered options to mitigate the flight disruption for the passengers of the cancelled flight D7 219 from Melbourne to Kuala ...

"Based on the reports and evidence obtained from AirAsia X and the affected consumers, the airline had communicated the flight disruption to the affected consumers and provided options to rebook their flight from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur from Jan 1, 2023 until Dec 31, 2023 subject to availability. "AirAsia X was also able to reallocate other affected consumers of flight D7 219 on flights between Jan 3 and Jan 7, 2023," it said. KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X Bhd has offered options to mitigate the flight disruption for the passengers of the cancelled flight D7 219 from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur on Jan 2, the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) investigations revealed.

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LBS Bina's unit MGB and partner SANY Alameriah to build RM2.9bil ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: LBS Bina Group Bhd's subsidiary MGB Bhd is partnering with SANY Alameriah For Construction Co (SA) to develop a RM2.9 billion property project ...

"We have identified IBS Precast as a game-changer in the construction industry and we hope to continue to develop our knowledge and expertise in this area. "MGB has much to contribute towards the construction industry in the Middle East and we are honoured to have been identified as a leading IBS Precast player to develop properties," he said. "We look towards progressing leaps and bounds, driven by the use of our IBS Precast technology as the world enters 2023.

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Top goalkeeper Syihan signs for JDT (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: One of the M-League's much-asked questions has been answered: Syihan Hazmi has joined Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT).

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NST Leader: Dolt's gaffe gone viral (New Straits Times Online)

Another day on Malaysian social media, another sensational viral image of inane narcissism; this time a young policeman caught committing three ...

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#HEALTH: Early detection of cervical cancer is vital (New Straits Times Online)

"Unlike the pap smear tests which are invasive and painful, Malaysian women can now be tested using ROSE's signature and innovative cervical screening strategy ...

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Anwar doesn't want turbulent relationship with Tun Dr Mahathir to ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar today said that he does not want the 'enmity' or 'turbulent relationship' between him and Tun Dr Mahathir ...

I am focusing on that...but I also don't want this to be perceived as a never-ending enmity (with Tun Dr Mahathir)," he said when he appeared as a guest in Nation Hub: Special Interview with Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim aired on CNBC Indonesia TV tonight. "I hope our Opposition (in Malaysia) will not continue to "sharpen" the political hostility, and I have also asked them to refrain from issuing statements that incriminate or label people as infidels...if this can be alleviated, we can have a better dialogue," he said. In fact, Anwar said that his focus at the moment was to perform his duties as Prime Minister and that he refused to entertain the rantings and comments of the veteran statesman.

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Kayu Madang landfill in KK up in smoke (New Straits Times Online)

KOTA KINABALU: Fire engulfed an area about the size of two football fields at the Kayu Madang landfill in Telipok here early today.

"City Hall employees may have alerted the Fire department. According to a spokesman from the Fire department, the Lintas fire station here as well as the Tuaran station were dispatched to the scene after a distress call was made around 1am. Firefighters, with help from Kota Kinabalu City Hall workers, took over two hours to control the fire from spreading and eventually extinguished it by about 3am.

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Plane wreckage turned into unique restaurant (New Straits Times Online)

BATANG KALI: At a glance, a cockpit of an aircraft by the side of the Batang Kali main road could easily pass as just a replica.

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Malaysia PM Anwar does not want enmity with Dr Mahathir to continue (The Straits Times)

The relationship between Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim and his predecessor Mahathir was characterised by decades of enmity. PHOTOS: REUTERS. Updated. 29 min ago.

THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK, REUTERS “The people have chosen and given their mandate to me to do the job. National news agency Bernama reported Mr Anwar as saying “political hostility” in Malaysia has been described as “very sharp”, which he said could be due to the legacy of Dr Mahathir’s leadership style. During the interview, Mr Anwar was also asked about the politics in Malaysia, which the prime minister said was different from Indonesia and some other countries. Dr Mahathir had called Mr Anwar his friend and protege, and anointed him his successor, but later, amid criminal charges and disagreements over how to handle the Asian financial crisis in 1998, he said Mr Anwar was unfit to lead “because of his character”. I am focusing on that...

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Taiping Market to be recognised as national heritage market (New Straits Times Online)

IPOH: The Local Government Development Ministry has identified several markets in the country that will be upgraded and recognised as heritage markets.

This is the pride of the state and it is expected to be fully completed next year. For instance, Taiping Market was built in 1875 using cengal, so we need to find the same wood so that the country's heritage features can be maintained there," he said. On the demolition of a 100-year old heritage building in Penang, Nga said that the ministry would meet related parties and look into the matter.

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Cik Nah will continue making 'halwa maskat' to preserve its heritage (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA PERLIS: Traditional kuih (snacks) maker, Maznah Mat, is determined to continue making her famous but increasingly forgotten traditional dessert, ...

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2022's big lesson: We need each other (New Straits Times Online)

AS the new year unfolds, we need to pause and reflect on what we have learnt in 2022. Such reflections are good.

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