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January 31st is NOT a public holiday! 

Jan 15, 2019

Image source: Utusan

Sultan Abdullah is now officially the new Ruler of Pahang, after being proclaimed the state's sixth Sultan.

He succeeds his ailing father Sultan Ahmad Shah.

This entitles Sultan Abdullah to be on the list for election as the next Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Meanwhile, the Conference of Rulers will hold a special meeting on January 24th to choose the new King.

They will reconvene on January 31st to decide on the date for the oath-taking ceremony.

This means that contrary to recent rumours, January 31st is not a public holiday!

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Penang ADUN calls for further expansion of smoking ban

A Penang state assemblyman has called for the total smoking ban to be expanded from eateries to car parks, stairways, and hallways.

And not only that, he says drivers should be banned from lighting up when they're behind the wheel! 

This, comes a day after the Health Ministry said that the smoking ban may be expanded to all workplaces.

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Abdul Azeez Rahim and brother arrested

Baling MP Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Rahim and his brother have been arrested by the MACC.

The anti-graft agency says they were arrested in relation to investigations on corruption and money laundering cases.

It adds the duo will be brought to court to face charges tomorrow.