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Malaysian Paper www.thesun.my RM1.00 PER COPY Over half of school-leavers chose TVET as first option last year Graduate employability now stands at 95%, indication that skills training finally matching job opportunities: DPM

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Rafizi’s son attacked with syringe outside Putrajaya mall

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim condemns assault as ‘malicious and treacherous’, orders home minister to ensure transparent probe.

The Health Ministry says it is enhancing its surveillance system to pinpoint the causes of vape-related deaths, in line with the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024. – AMIRULSYAFIQ MOHD DIN/THESUN

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Death from vaping? Health Ministry has recorded five deaths likely linked to electronic cigarettes since 2019, but says establishing direct causal link remains difficult due to limited clinical evidence and other contributing factors.

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