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News Wrap-up: Don't Stir Trouble With Online Posts

Nov 27, 2018

Do Not Stir Trouble Online

The Home Minister wants Malaysians to watch what they post and share online, in response to yesterday's commotion at a Hindu temple in Subang Jaya.

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he is taking the incident very seriously, but urged Malaysians to leave it to the police and refrain from issuing statements that could stir up racial discord.

Meanwhile, Deputy Home Minister Dato' Mohd Azis Bin Jamman was spotted at the scene of the incident early this morning.

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E-Hailing Drivers To Be Licensed 

All e-hailing drivers have to register for Public Service Vehicle licences like normal taxi drivers from next January.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said drivers will also have to undergo a course and obtain their licence before next July.

Population Spike Behind Water Decision

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A significant increase in population is one of the reasons why the Selangor government decided to only provide free water to the B40 group from next year. 

The Menteri Besar said the population of Selangor has grown by almost 2 million over 4 years, to 6.4 million, forcing the government to rationalise its spending.