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Economists say RM15.5 billion savings from targeted subsidies show govt’s strong commitment to economic empowerment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The annual savings of RM15.5 billion resulting from the targeted subsidy measures announced under the Budget…
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PTPTN chairman says loans for students from poor families to be converted into scholarships next year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans for students from poor and hardcore poor families, identified…
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Perak tourism set to benefit from RM1,000 tax relief for local attractions under Budget 2026, says state exco

IPOH, Oct 12 — The special individual income tax relief of up to RM1,000 for entry fees to local tourist…
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Zahid confirms MCA to contest under BN banner in Sabah polls, but keeps mum on seat allocation

 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he will soon announce the…
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Teen arrested over alleged rape of minor and revenge porn in Sarawak

KUCHING, Oct 12 — A 17-year-old boy was arrested in Bau on Friday for allegedly raping an underage girl and…
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DPM calls on Bumiputera youth to become job creators and drive Malaysia’s economic future

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged young Bumiputera graduates to venture…
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Kelantan police say Sungai Golok’s narrow terrain makes border control tough amid ongoing smuggling attempts

KOTA BHARU, Oct 12 — The terrain of Sungai Golok in Rantau Panjang, Pasir Mas, which is long but narrow,…
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Dismissing BN breakup talk, Ahmad Zahid says some leaders just want ‘toys’

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed suggestions of cracks within Barisan…
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Teo Nie Ching says RM2 billion Madani Salam project key to boosting Malaysia’s digital infrastructure

KULAI, Oct 12 — The development of the Madani Submarine Cable Connection (Salam), with an allocation of RM2 billion under the…
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Ahmad Zahid spells out why Malay party unity keeps failing — and who’s to blame

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reiterated that Umno is open…
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Sabah election is Umno’s last chance before GE16, says Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has described the upcoming Sabah state…
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Aquaculture farmers told to brace for floods, sell stock early, says fisheries chief

SHAH ALAM, Oct 12 — Aquaculture farmers nationwide have been advised to stay alert to weather updates issued by the…
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RM1.2b subsidy shows federal push to fix Sabah’s power woes, says Armizan

PAPAR, Oct 12 — The RM1.2 billion subsidy to stabilise power supply in Sabah reflects the federal government’s commitment, concern…
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MMA urges calm and vigilance after sharp rise in influenza A and B cases nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) is urging the public to remain calm but vigilant amid a sharp…
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Elderly woman discovered dead after firefighters force open locked Penang home

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 12 — An 80-year-old woman was found dead inside a flat unit in Kampung Melayu, Ayer Itam,…
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Zambry hails free PTPTN education for underprivileged students as major step towards equal access

SERI ISKANDAR Oct 11 — Minister of Higher Education Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir has welcomed the government’s significant move to…
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Zahid urges young leaders to serve with courage, sincerity and compassion

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on the young generation, who are future…
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With rising demands and new tech, is RM115m enough to train Malaysia’s teachers?

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — As Malaysia continues to invest heavily in the education sector, educators say there is an…
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Hope and hesitation: Budget 2026 education plans welcomed, with caution on delivery

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The tabling of Budget 2026 yesterday saw the Education Ministry being the biggest recipient with…
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DPM Zahid warns of heavy toll from road accidents with 60,000 deaths in 10 years

BAGAN DATUK, Oct 11 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed concern over the high number…
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PM Anwar: Unity won’t weaken when students of all races learn together

IPOH, Oct 11 — The spirit of race and religion will not be eroded even if students from various races,…
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School closures on the table as flu clusters surge across Malaysia, says health minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) will discuss with the Ministry of Education (MOE) to consider…
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Deputy PM Fadillah receives Datuk Amar in Sarawak’s birthday honours celebration

KUCHING, Oct 11 — Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, heads the list of recipients of the Sarawak State…
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Kidnap or job scam? Penang police probe case of missing man amid Thailand ransom claims

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 11 — Penang police have confirmed receiving a police report from a woman that her son has…
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RM300m from Budget 2026 to replace faulty lifts in KL PPRs, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Lift maintenance and replacement works at People’s Housing Projects (PPR) in the federal capital are…
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Health minister says RM10 still the floor price for doctor visits, but ceiling raised to RM80

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 — The government has decided to keep the minimum consultation fee for general practitioners (GPs) at RM10…
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Budget 2026: MAF to modernise amid South China Sea tensions, says defence minister

SUNGAI PETANI, Oct 11 — The RM21.7 billion allocation to the Ministry of Defence (Miti) under Budget 2026 will allow…
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Malaysia aims for 50 palliative care specialists in two years to meet ageing nation’s needs, says health minister

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 — Malaysia aims to increase the number of palliative care specialists to 50 in the next two…