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Drug price transparency kicks in at private clinics and pharmacies, full enforcement by January 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
PAC tells Works Ministry: Multi-Lane Fast Flow system must not burden government or public
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has called on the Ministry of Works (KKR) to ensure…
Uggah: 220 hotspots detected across Sarawak, fire mitigation and water supply efforts mobilised
KUCHING, July 31 — Sarawak has detected 220 hotspots across the state as of noon today amid intensifying hot and…
Kelantan Customs seize RM200,000 in drugs disguised as sweets and chocolates
KOTA BHARU, July 31 — The Customs Department in Kelantan thwarted a syndicate’s sly strategy of smuggling drugs worth more…
Perak sees sharp drop in dengue cases, one death reported this year, says state rep
IPOH, July 31 — The Perak Health Department (JKN) has recorded 1,213 dengue fever cases with one death as of…
Ex-Pahang MB Adnan Yaakob fails in appeal to overturn RM84,000 penalty imposed by Securities Commission
PUTRAJAYA, July 31 — Former Pahang menteri besar Tan Sri Adnan Yaakob failed in his appeal today to overturn a…
Istana Seri Kinabalu denies viral claim linking Sabah Governor’s family to Form One student’s death in Papar
KOTA KINABALU, July 31 — Istana Seri Kinabalu has strongly denied viral social media allegations claiming that a member of…