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KUALA LUMPUR, Former National Unity and Community Development Minister, Tan Sri Dr. Siti Zaharah Sulaiman died yesterday at 11.23pm. She was 75. UMNO Supreme Council Member and Maran UMNO Division Chief, Datuk Seri Shahaniza Samsuddin made the announcement on her Facebook page. Siti Zaharah was former UMNO Wanita chief and Member of Parliament for Paya Besar. “May Allah bless her soul and place her among the righteous. “Over the years, she imparted countless advice and guidance to me, which I will hold dear as a source of inspiration and direction,” Shahaniza said. Meanwhile, Siti Zaharah’s eldest child, Timoer Dzakry Samarudin,

TAIPING, The Ministry of Housing and Local Government’s (KPKT) Program Sentuhan Kasih 2.0 tour series began today in Taiping, the first location, and saw the approval of a RM17.48 million allocation for the development of infrastructure development projects in the district for this year. Its minister, Nga Kor Ming said the allocation included a RM5.2 million allocation for a project to upgrade the Taiping Market as a heritage market; projects under the Taiping Municipal Council (RM5.014 million); and the construction of the Kamunting Public Park (RM3.3 million). “Also included (in the allocation) is the construction of a new Simpang Fire

GEORGE TOWN, The Penang Water Supply Corporation (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. PBAPP chief executive officer K. Pathmanathan said a 10 per cent reduction in domestic consumption would help PBAPP save 50 million litres per day (LPD). “PBAPP data shows that a 10 per cent reduction in domestic consumption in Penang in 2024 will translate into water savings of 50 million LPD. “So, if every domestic water user in Penang can reduce water

PUTRAJAYA, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek shared the Issues regarding education and challenges of building a nation, especially in defending values, morals and religion as well as obstacles as a national leader with the Indonesian Islamic Propagation Council (DDII). The matter was touched upon at a meeting between Fadhlina Sidek and DDII chairman, Dr Adian Husaini, last night. “The initial relationship was built when my father was an ABIM (Islamic Youth Organisation of Malaysia) da’wah activist and this da’wah family relationship continues to this day. “May the relationship between the two countries continue to be close and provide great benefits to

KOTA KINABALU, As many as 94.1 per cent of the adult population in Sabah suffer from cavities or caries, said state health director Dr Asits Sanna. He said the findings from the National Oral Health Survey revealed that 82 per cent of six-year-olds and 63.3 per cent of 12-year-old students also have caries problems. He said the findings also show that dental health issues are more prevalent in rural areas due to high sugar intake and a lack of emphasis on preventive dental care. ‘The Sabah Health Department (JKNS) is committed to improving oral health across the state. We are