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Customs Dept seizes RM1.88b in 7,097 smuggling, duty evasion cases in 2025

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 9 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) has successfully cracked down on 7,097 cases of attempted smuggling…
Durian glut caused by export rejects, says Fama

Durian glut caused by export rejects, says Fama

More than 30 tonnes of durians and seasonal fruits were brought in for direct sale at a Fama fruit and…
Bersatu goes to Federal Court to declare rebel MPs’ seats vacant

End of legal route for Bersatu over Sabah MPs case

Bersatu failed in its bid to declare the seats held by Armizan Mohd Ali (Papar), Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan (Batu…
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DOSM: Malaysia’s unemployment rate falls to 2.9pc in November 2025, lowest in 11 years

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 9 — Malaysia’s unemployment rate in November 2025 dropped to its lowest level in 11 years, reaching 2.9 per…
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Federal Court dismisses Bersatu’s bid to challenge Speaker’s decision on four Sabah MPs’ seats

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 9 — The Federal Court today dismissed Bersatu’s application to get leave to appeal the Dewan Rakyat Speaker’s refusal…
Smell Of Durian Prompts Several Emergency Operations In German City

BERNAMA – Durian Oversupply Due To Export-Grade Clones, Not Weak Demand

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The current oversupply of durian is due to export-grade clones failing to meet export standards, and…
KLIA MCBA seizes unregistered medicines worth RM10,000

KLIA MCBA seizes unregistered medicines worth RM10,000

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control Agency (MCBA) seized 2,000 units of unregistered medicines worth RM10,000 at the Kuala Lumpur International…
Ease access for external parties to help schools provide CCTV facilities –Fadhlina

Ease access for external parties to help schools provide CCTV facilities –Fadhlina

PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry (MOE) is prepared to facilitate efforts by members of the public who wish to help schools…
IKONDESA@Putrajaya Food Festival Showcasing M'sian Heritage Flavours Begins Tomorrow

IKONDESA@Putrajaya Food Festival Showcasing M’sian Heritage Flavours Begins Tomorrow

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) will organise a two-day IKONDESA@Putrajaya Food Festival…
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Pengerusi PN: Mesti Hadi, atau paling tidak Tuan Ibrahim

Ketika teka-teki siapa yang akan dilantik mengetuai PN belum terjawab, seorang tokoh berpengaruh dalam PAS menegaskan bahawa mereka tiada pilihan…
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Thunderstorms and strong winds to lash parts of Perak, Selangor, Sabah and Sarawak until 7pm

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to prevail until 7pm today in four states,…
Only 28.94% schools nationwide have working CCTV, Education Ministry to take quick action

Only 28.94% schools nationwide have working CCTV, Education Ministry to take quick action

PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry has taken immediate measures to address school safety concerns following an audit, which found that only 28.94%…
AKPS rampas benih tembikai bernilai RM141,000 di kargo KLIA

AKPS rampas benih tembikai bernilai RM141,000 di kargo KLIA

AKPS merampas 49.5kg benih tembikai bernilai RM141,143.15 di kargo KLIA kerana maklumat import mengelirukan pada permit MAQISPUTRAJAYA: Agensi Kawalan dan…
Only 29% of schools have working CCTV, says education minister

Only 29% of schools have working CCTV, says education minister

Education Ministry audit finds just 28.94% of schools have fully functional CCTV, prompting immediate action to install systems in over…
BAP to be disbursed earlier starting next year

BAP to be disbursed earlier starting next year

Education Ministry commits to earlier BAP disbursement after parent complaints, with RM150 aid for 5.2 million students starting cash handouts…
Keperluan PT3, UPSR dikaji semula

Keperluan PT3, UPSR dikaji semula

Kementerian Pendidikan mengaktifkan semula Majlis Penasihat Pendidikan Kebangsaan bagi mengkaji keperluan pelaksanaan Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga (PT3) dan Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah…
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Education Ministry to distribute Early Schooling Aid earlier from next year following parents’ feedback

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 9 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has expressed its commitment to distribute the Early Schooling Aid (BAP) much…
CCTV cameras to be installed in 200 boarding schools by November

Only 28% of school CCTVs in working order, says Fadhlina

Fadhlina Sidek said her ministry has instructed education authorities to ensure that all CCTVs are functioning. (Envato Elements pic) PUTRAJAYA:…
Malaysia's unemployment rate hits 11-year low of 2.9%

Malaysia’s unemployment rate hits 11-year low of 2.9%

Malaysia’s unemployment rate fell to 2.9% in November 2025, its lowest level in 11 years, as the labour market strengthens…
Hidden vacancies hurt families, maintain job visibility reform, govt told

Malaysia’s unemployment rate at 11-year low in November 2025

The labour force expanded by 0.2% to reach 17.61 million people in November 2025 compared to 17.58 million in October…
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Education Ministry activates advisory council to study possible revival of UPSR and PT3 exams

 PUTRAJAYA, Jan 9 — The Education Ministry has activated the National Education Advisory Council to study the need to revive the…
JKDM patahkan 7,097 kes cubaan seludup, seleweng duti, cukai

JKDM patahkan 7,097 kes cubaan seludup, seleweng duti, cukai

PUTRAJAYA: Sebanyak 7,097 kes cubaan penyeludupan dan penyelewengan duti serta cukai berjaya dipatahkan Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia (JKDM) sepanjang tahun…
Only 28 per cent of school CCTVs are working, says Fadhlina

Only 28 per cent of school CCTVs are working, says Fadhlina

PUTRAJAYA: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said improving school safety was critical to maintaining parents' and public confidence, after revealing that…
PAS gesa siasat tanpa kompromi

PAS gesa siasat tanpa kompromi

Pemuda PAS menggesa supaya siasatan menyeluruh tanpa kompromi dijalankan terhadap isu rasuah dalam tender perolehan tentera serta skandal “parti yeye”,…
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After 2025’s two student tragedies, audit finds only 28pc of school CCTVs working, says Fadhlina

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 — The deaths of Zara Qairina Mahathir and Yap Shing Xuen have highlighted shortcomings in school…
Customs revenue hits record high in 2025, exceeds target by RM8.93bil

Customs revenue hits record high in 2025, exceeds target by RM8.93bil

PUTRAJAYA: The Customs Department has recorded a revenue collection of RM76.18bil in 2025, exceeding the initial annual projection of RM67.25bil…
Govt to hold immediate study on reviving UPSR, PT3

Govt to hold immediate study on reviving UPSR, PT3

UPSR was abolished in 2021 while PT3 was cancelled that same year and officially abolished in 2022. PUTRAJAYA: The education…
School bus fares expected to rise

School bus fares expected to rise

Any fare hike is at the discretion of school bus operators as Putrajaya decided in 2015 not to regulate fees…