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Foreigners laud Malaysia’s fuel subsidy programme for helping citizens

Faisal, who has been living in Malaysia for the past five years to pursue his studies, recently completed his course at a private university in the federal capital. Commenting on…

  • Published: October 2, 20251:45 pm
  • Author The Star
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Gaza aid flotilla intercepted

Israeli naval forces illegally intercepted and boarded the Global Sumud Flotilla's vessel Sirius along with other boats in international waters. Live-streams and communications…

  • Published: October 2, 202510:02 am
  • Author Ragananthini Vethasalam
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Malaysia to use diplomatic channels to secure release of detained citizens by Israeli forces

There are 23 Malaysian activists and volunteers with the international flotilla of 46 vessels, which was intercepted by Israeli forces after entering the red zone about 100km off…

  • Published: October 2, 20259:05 am
  • Author Martin Carvalho
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Malaysian shops snuff out cigarette displays

Retailers scramble as anti-smoking law kicks in. Smaller operators, in particular, are struggling with the financial and operational demands of the new regulations under the…

  • Published: October 2, 20258:23 am
  • Author Gerard Gimino, Rahimy Rahim, and Salma Fairus
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ASEAN poverty rate falls to 10.8%, down from 13.3% in 2016: report

The landmark report provides a regional assessment of achievements, challenges in implementing the 2030 Agenda, and serves as a vital reference for policymakers, offering insights…

  • Published: October 2, 20258:05 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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‘Time to raise tax on cigarettes’: Malaysian civil society leaders

Retired Health Ministry director Dr Zainal Ariffin Omar said the tax should be increased to discourage Malaysians from picking up the habit. He also said the extra revenue…

  • Published: October 1, 20251:50 pm
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In Malaysia, designer Jimmy Wong finds his roots – and a fresh fashion beginning

Like so many other Asians urged towards more conventional careers, Jimmy Wong bypassed fashion school – yet his love for style never left him. His creative journey began with…

  • Published: October 1, 20251:19 pm
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Easier placement swaps for Malaysia’s nurses soon

With the Suka Sama Suka platform, a nurse interested in a transfer simply needs to log in to the system and find another nurse under the same scheme who is also interested in…

  • Published: October 1, 20259:34 am
  • Author Ragananthini Vethasalam
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Malaysia to introduce round-the-clock protection scheme for workers

PM Anwar also said Malaysia is embedding digital systems so that the vulnerable, no matter how remote, are not left out of protection. He said a nation’s true prospe­rity is…

  • Published: September 30, 20252:09 pm
  • Author Tarrance Tan
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Malaysia’s subsidised petrol kicks off

Some 16 million Malaysians will be able to fuel up their vehicles with Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) subsidised petrol starting today, September 30.

  • Published: September 30, 20258:00 am
  • Author Martin Carvalho

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