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Malaysia’s DAP votes to stay in government, easing pressure on PM Anwar after state polls setbacks

DAP members argued that staying in government remains the only way to drive reform from within.

DAP Secretary-General Anthony Loke (left) casting his ballot to decide whether the party should stay in Anwar Ibrahim-led federal government on Aug 16.

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New scheme offers patients in Jurong with serious organ failure more help at home

Trained volunteers from Loving Heart Multi-Service Centre will check on the patients at their homes

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