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Ewon quits as entrepreneur development and cooperatives minister
Ewon Benedick also announced he would be on leave from Nov 11 to 29 but did not comment on resigning…
Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as France’s PM
French President Emmanuel Macron, facing the worst domestic crisis since the 2017 start of his presidency, has yet to address…
Multiple dead, 19 missing after blast at US explosives plant
Aerial footage broadcast by US media showed smoldering debris at the factory with charred and mangled vehicles strewn across the…
Malaysians to get RM100 SARA again in February
This initiative will benefit those celebrating Chinese New Year and Muslims making preparations for the Ramadan month. PETALING JAYA: Malaysians…
Health ministry gets RM46.5bil in 2026 budget
The government will spend RM46.5 billion on the healthcare sector next year, with a strong focus on improving hospital infrastructure…
Govt to introduce affordable basic health insurance
Putrajaya will also offer various incentives to encourage Malaysians to obtain insurance policies, including expanding tax rebates. PETALING JAYA: Some…
Doctors’ on-call allowance hiked 40%, effective Oct 1
Specialists will have their on-call allowance raised to RM350 from RM250 previously, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. PETALING JAYA: The…
Close to RM1.4bil set aside for people with disabilities
The RM1.4 billion set aside will also be used for the disabled workers allowance for those who are employed. PETALING…
Excise duties on cigarettes, alcohol to increase on Nov 1
The higher tax aims to curb smoking and drinking, with proceeds channelled to lung, diabetes and heart disease treatment programmes.…
RM1bil to procure new LRT trains
The RM1 billion allocation will replace 26 units of trains for the Kelana Jaya LRT line. PETALING JAYA: New coaches…
Free higher education for 5,800 low-income students next year
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said travel restrictions will be imposed on borrowers who are employed abroad and financially capable but…
3 pilot projects to feature vertical schools
The vertical school concept combines education and housing facilities within the same building to optimise space in high-density areas. PETALING…
RM580mil for sports development | FMT
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim praised national athletes, including Pearly Tan and M Thinaah, for their outstanding achievements at international championships.…
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Committee called Maria Corina Machado a remarkable example of civilian courage in modern Latin America. (AP pic) OSLO:…
30% pay rise for judges in 2026
Judges do not receive annual increments like other civil service schemes, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. (Reuters pic) PETALING JAYA:…
Thai pair prove too strong for Soon Huat-Shevon in Arctic Open
Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Jemie Lai are still without a title in the BWF World Tour this year. (AP pic) PETALING…
Senior citizens to get pocket money under RM1.26bil allocation
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the National Ageing Framework 2025-2045 will be launched at an Asean-level conference in November. (File…
Think tank rues lack of plans to replace ‘inefficient’ SST
Think tank Insap said the e-invoicing system is a bureaucratic measure that increases compliance costs without fixing the tax system.…
Boost for utilities in record RM6.9bil for Sabah, says DAP
The 2026 federal budget allocates RM1 billion for various water projects, including new pipes in Tawau and replacement of old…
Hon Jian-Haikal stun top Danish pair to enter Arctic semis
Choong Hon Jian-Haikal Nazri defeated the Danes in the first encounter between the two pairs in international tournaments. (Bernama pic)…
Kelantan folk put on 1,000-boat convoy for Gaza support
The scene at the Kelantan River as more than 1,000 boats went in convoy from the Pulau Pisang jetty in…
RM600 a year EPF incentive for ride-share, delivery drivers
E-hailing and p-hailing drivers will get a higher annual matching incentive cap of RM600 a year, or RM6,000 over a…
Protect wildlife from becoming roadkill, says group
WWF-Malaysia said roadkill incidents, such as the elephant calf killed on Mother’s Day, highlighted the need for action. PETALING JAYA:…
‘Job scam victim’ never left country, say police
Barat Daya district police chief Sazalee Adam said NGOs should not speculate or hold press conferences without first consulting the…
Extend home ownership campaign, says developer
The 2026 budget provides stamp duty exemption on purchases of first homes priced up to RM500,000 until the end of…
Chow hails budget funds for Mount Erskine underpass
The controversial Mount Erskine underpass will connect to Jalan Burma beneath the Gottlieb-Bagan Jermal junction. (Facebook pic) GEORGE TOWN: The…
Pearly-Thinaah book semis berth at Arctic Open
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah are strongly tipped to win the title this year after the withdrawal of world champions Tan Ning-Liu…
Wildlife officers probe reports of tiger roars in Ampang
A team from the wildlife and national parks department is patrolling the area but no tracks have been found so…
Israel publishes list of 250 prisoners due to be freed in hostage swap
Palestinians walk along Al-Rashid Road on their way back to Gaza City from Nuseirat after Israel announced the ceasefire. JERUSALEM:…