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Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has briefed Sultan Nazrin Shah on federal government initiatives to enhance communication networks across Perak and expand service reach in the state.
Malaysia recorded 388 sexual harassment cases in the first five months of 2024, continuing an upward trend from 477 cases in 2022 to 1,038 in 2023. Deputy Minister Lim Hui Ying attributes the increase to greater public awareness and victim courage.
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The resolution of the Bukit Kiara Longhouse residents' housing crisis, spanning over four decades, demonstrates the government's commitment to addressing urban poverty. Eligible families will receive two free housing units each through a permanent development project.