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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — A recent allegation that the federal government has withdrawn the allocation of electricity subsidy to Sabah is untrue, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. According to Astro Awani, he said that the federal government remains committed to providing an electricity subsidy of…

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) will conduct periodical physical examinations for its cadets after another alleged bullying incident recently. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin told the Dewan Rakyat today that the measure is one of eight taken to prevent this issue from recurring….

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — A 51-year-old trailer driver involved in an accident that led to the death of a young woman in Bukit Mertajam, Penang yesterday has been remanded for four days to assist with investigations. Malaysia Gazette reported that Magistrate Mohd Harith Mohd Mazlan issued the remand order,…

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — Companies and firms have handed over RM17 billion in unclaimed money to the Accountant General’s Department with RM4.2 billion successfully claimed by rightful owners as of Oct 31. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, when winding up the debate on the Supply Bill…

KUCHING, Nov 14 — Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) has paid compensation totalling RM800,000 for equipment damaged by power supply disruptions, said Datuk Abdul Rahman Junaidi. The state deputy minister of utility and telecommunication said the amount was disbursed to settle 106 out of 191 claims received to date since 2019….

Israel’s parliament passed a law last month that will ban UNRWA from operating in Gaza once it takes effect in late January. (AP pic) UNITED NATIONS: An entire generation of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip would “be denied the right to education” if the United Nations Palestinian relief agency UNRWA…

Ruben Amorim is United’s sixth permanent managerial appointment since the end of Alex Ferguson’s trophy-filled 27-year reign in 2013. (Man Utd/FB pic) LONDON: Bruno Fernandes hopes new manager Ruben Amorim can “change the energy” at struggling Manchester United after the Portuguese coach checked in at the Premier League club. Amorim arrived…

Manchester City were charged with 115 breaches of top-flight rules last year, charges which the club have strenuously denied. (Reuters pic) LONDON: Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham have reportedly lodged legal notices reserving the right to claim compensation if Manchester City are found to have breached Premier League financial rules….

Conor McGregor (second from right) arrives at the high court in Dublin, Ireland, for his legal proceedings. (AP pic) DUBLIN: Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor denied in a Dublin court on Wednesday that he had sexually assaulted a woman in 2018, saying a civil case brought against him…

England’s Harry Kane (left) leads the training session at St George’s Park ahead of their Nations League matches against Greece and Ireland. (AP pic) LONDON: England skipper Harry Kane has hit out at several players who withdrew from the national team ahead of their Nations League matches against Greece and…