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Manila: Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles on Thursday challenged the 28 individuals and groups feted during the Awards Rites for the 2024 Outstanding Government Workers at Malacañang on Sept. 18 to continue inspiring other state employees to improve government service. ‘Palawigin pa ninyo ang inyong mabuting gawain at impluwensiya, at ibahagi ang inyong mga karanasan sa pagpapatupad ng mga programa at proyekto (Widen the scope of your good work and influence, and share your experiences with others on the implementation of programs and projects),” Nograles said in a press statement. He also urged them to maintain a standard

KUALA LUMPUR, The number of flood victims placed in relief centres in Kedah has continued to rise as of 8 pm tonight, while Penang and Perlis have reported a decrease. In KEDAH, the number of flood victims across seven districts relocated to 32 relief centres has increased to 4,426 victims from 1,306 families, up from 3,831 individuals from 1,135 families this afternoon. According to the latest report from the Department of Social Welfare’s (JKM) Info Bencana portal, the affected districts include Kota Setar (1,691 individuals), Kubang Pasu (1,089), Pokok Sena (840), Pendang (482), Kuala Muda (131), Bandar Baharu (107) and

KUALA LUMPUR, The notion that e-cigarettes and vaping devices are ‘safe to use’ carries significant risks, impacting not only smokers but also those around them. Associate Professor Dr Kow Ken Siong, Consultant Respiratory and Internal Medicine Physician at Sunway Medical Centre and the School of Medicine and Life Sciences at Sunway University, cautioned that viewing e-cigarettes and vaping devices as safer alternatives is dangerously misleading. ‘Vaping and e-cigarette devices heat nicotine extracted from tobacco, along with flavourings and other additives, and users inhale this aerosol into their lungs. ‘While it may eliminate some harmful combustion byproducts, it introduces a new

SERDANG, The Malaysian Agriculture, Horticulture, and Agrotourism (MAHA) Exhibition 2024 has successfully achieved its target of three million visitors, as of Sept 18, according to Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. He noted that this level of attendance demonstrates strong community support for the event. As part of the celebration, a motorcycle was awarded to one lucky visitor, marking the occasion of reaching the third millionth visitor. ‘I anticipate that the total number of visitors to MAHA this year will reach five million, by the end of the weekend,’ Mohamad said. ‘To show our appreciation for the

KUCHING, The opposition can submit new proposals or feedback regarding the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning allocations for opposition members of parliament. Deputy Prime Minister and Chief Whip of the Unity Government, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, stated that the existing draft can serve as a basis for these discussions. He also clarified that, as of today, his office has yet to be contacted by the opposition to continue discussions regarding the MoU. ‘The existing MoU draft is the foundation for us to continue discussions. If the opposition wants a new MoU, they need to provide feedback. ‘But previously they