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Selangor is intensifying child protection efforts through expanded advocacy programmes involving schools, tahfiz centres and government agencies. The state recorded 2,306 child-related cases from January to June 2024.
The federal government has earmarked RM44.5 million for 30 flood mitigation schemes across Petaling Jaya and Damansara, addressing identified flood hotspots in the Selangor region.
Japan's farm ministry is promoting rice flour in desserts and baked goods to reverse falling rice consumption. The government aims to double rice flour demand to 130,000 tonnes by 2030.
The Penang Island City Council has committed RM900,000 yearly to operate a free shuttle bus service connecting Komtar to Penang Hospital and other healthcare facilities, aiming to ease congestion and boost public transport usage.
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Malaysia has unveiled a redesigned passport incorporating 94 security features, reinforcing its ranking as the world's third most powerful travel document and enhancing protection against forgery and fraud.