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Negeri Sembilan water tariff hike to improve services, settle RM700m debt and fund new dams, says MB

SEREMBAN, Aug 1 — The water tariff hike in Negeri Sembilan will not burden the public but instead lead to…
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CM: Penang launches bold resilience roadmap to futureproof against climate and urban challenges

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 1 — The Penang state government today unveiled the Penang Resilience Strategy (PRS), a bold and inclusive…
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PLUS to activate traffic diversion for bridge works at Bukit Gambir-Tangkak interchange from Aug 5 to Dec 30

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) will activate traffic diversion on the route between the Bukit Gambir-Tangkak…
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Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia agrees to 6,911 zero-tariff lines with US, maintains duties on alcohol, tobacco and vehicles

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry (Miti) Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia…
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DPM Zahid hails SMART for 30 years of service at disaster frontlines

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has praised the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team…
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Vape monitoring council not a government initiative, says Health Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The Health Ministry has denied claims that it plans to set up a Malaysian Vape…
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Syed Saddiq’s Era FM stint called off, says scholarship pledge will proceed as planned

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman’s brief foray into broadcast media has ended before it…
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Tunku Ismail: Johor must reclaim control of its water supply to end disruptions

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, has called for the state to regain control…
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Sarawak firefighters battle bushfire in Kampung Nelayan 5, Kuala Baram; 2.23 acres burned

MIRI, Aug 1 — Firefighters successfully extinguished a bushfire that broke out in Kampung Nelayan 5, Kuala Baram here last…
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Dzulkefly: Over 400 contract medical officers decline permanent posts from 2023 to mid-2025, citing location and career concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — A total of 414 contract medical officers rejected permanent appointments and resigned between 2023 and…
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JB City Hall to offer up to 80pc discount on traffic fines ahead of 68th National Day, starting Aug 15

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 1 — Johor Bahru City Hall (MBJB) is offering discounts of up to 80 per cent on…
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RM1,700 minimum wage extended to apprentices as law takes effect, says HR Ministry

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 1 — The National Wages Consultative Council (Amendment) Act 2025 came into effect today, extending the current minimum…
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Ipoh driving instructor charged with sexually assaulting teen girl

IPOH, Aug 1 — A driving school instructor was charged in the Sessions Court here today with committing physical sexual…
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Turkish yacht captain found safe after 40-hour ordeal at sea near Pulau Yu, one crew member still missing

KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 1 — The 52-year-old captain of the Turkish yacht Daisy was found last night after going missing…
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East-West Highway crash site where 15 UPSI students died upgraded with solar lights

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The site of the bus crash that killed 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students…
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13MP: Malaysia allocates RM67b to build schools, boost STEM and early education

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — A total of RM67 billion will be allocated for the education sector under the 13th…
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Anwar says 13MP is Malaysia’s big reset for a fairer, smarter future

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) as a…
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13MP to widen ‘pro-health tax’ to cover tobacco, vapes, alcohol

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia will expand its “pro-health” tax beyond sugary products to include tobacco, vapes, and alcohol,…
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13MP: Malaysia targets RM80b in halal exports, 11pc GDP contribution, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government is aiming to raise the country’s halal export value to RM80 billion and…
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Thanks to social media, enforcement agencies have turned raids, inspections into entertainment — but, is this right?

Malaysian enforcement agencies are gaining millions of views on social media by turning raids and roadblocks into viral videos that mix…
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With e-waste surging, DOE urges stronger action from state governments against illegal dumps

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia is seeing a steady rise in electronic waste (e-waste) generation consistent with the country’s…
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Cabinet backs 13MP blueprint, hails focus on jobs, rural uplift

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Cabinet ministers today expressed support for the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) unveiled by Prime Minister…
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Govt strengthens national policies via Madani Economy, with bold reforms and inclusive growth under 13MP, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The Madani government has boldly and decisively shaped the direction of national policies through the…
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PM: Malaysia accelerates green economy under 13MP, prioritises sustainability and low-carbon growth

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government will intensify efforts to implement a comprehensive green economy agenda under the 13th…
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Malaysia shifts from race-based to needs-based policies under 13MP to promote social justice and equal opportunities, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government is determined to shift from race-based solutions to needs-based approaches to achieve social…
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MEF backs 13MP workforce strategy, calls for more incentives to boost skills

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has called for stronger alignment between government policies and industry…
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Malaysia’s first ethnic Chinese lieutenant-general denies retirement reports, confirms exit only in 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Lieutenant-General Datuk Johnny Lim today refuted reports that he has retired, clarifying that he will…
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RM34,800 damage: Duo charged with setting fire to restaurant using firecrackers in George Town

GEORGE TOWN, July 31 — A man and a woman pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to…