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Myanmar scam centres set daily US$50k goal: Malaysian humanitarian organisation

To achieve these kinds of numbers, you will need to scam dozens of people daily, an official said.

  • Published: September 22, 20258:55 am
  • Author The Star
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Experts: RCEP is ASEAN’s lifeline

RCEP is a free trade agreement between China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and the ASEAN member states. Based on World Bank data in 2020, the 15 participating…

  • Published: September 22, 20258:05 am
  • Author Ragananthini Vethasalam
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Local brands craft ice cream tribute to Malaysia

Each single-scoop Lokal Legends ice cream is served in a custom-designed cup sleeve featuring the collaborating brand’s colours and the “Lokal Legends” mark. “Every scoop…

  • Published: September 19, 20252:31 pm
  • Author The Star
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Homemakers’ struggles in Malaysia

Homemakers like Zalinawati, paid under RM1,500, quit jobs when daycare costs eat most income. Leaving paid work means feeling invisible—even basic purchases require…

  • Published: September 19, 20252:06 pm
  • Author The Star
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Covid-19 XFG variant detected in Malaysia, says Dzulkefly

On June 25, the World Health Organisation had designated the XFG variant as a “variant under monitoring” due to its high transmissibility and increased ability to evade…

  • Published: September 19, 20257:57 am
  • Author Yee Xiang Yun
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Proposed paramedic bill to uplift Malaysia’s medical assistants

The proposed legislation would further empower the Medical Assistant Board (LPP) in terms of enhancing governance and improving regulation of the paramedic profession.

  • Published: September 18, 202512:50 pm
  • Author Ragananthini Vethasalam
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Power fully restored to east coast of Malaysia’s Sabah four days after landslide crippled grid

Tensions boiled over, culminating in a flash mob protest on Monday, September 15, as residents demanded urgent solutions.

  • Published: September 18, 20259:24 am
  • Author Rebecca Chong
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How Malaysian women experience menopause

Menopause has long remained neglected in public health discussions, clinical consultations, and workplace policies.

  • Published: September 18, 20259:11 am
  • Author Dr Premitha Damodaran
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Gentle giants steal the show in Malaysia’s Kota Baru

Visitors from across the state joined in the 1.2km procession, with many donning traditional attire such as tengkolok (headgear), kain pelikat, and sarong, adding a colourful…

  • Published: September 17, 202512:48 pm
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Malaysia to be amped up as prime concert venue

The country is on track to host about 450 concerts this year with a potential RM1.7 billion in revenue, a steep rise from 104 in 2022, 335 in 2023, and 408 in 2024.

  • Published: September 17, 20258:45 am
  • Author Khoo Gek San

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