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Malaysia stands firm on oil exploration in South China Sea amid China’s protests
VLADIVOSTOK, Sept 5 — Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today the country will not stop its oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea despite claims by Beijing that Malaysia was infringing on its territory. Anwar,
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Rafizi calls for ‘blank canvas’ approach to foster creative freedom and public participation in 13th Malaysia Plan
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli today highlighted the importance of a “blank canvas” approach in the development of the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK-13). He said this concept aims to encourage creativity and inclusivity, allowing public
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Petronas to produce sustainable aviation fuel by 2028 for net zero emissions by 2050
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 5 — Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) set to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2028, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke today. The move is to achieve the aim of net zero carbon emissions in the aviation industry as
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Don’t go making TikToks at Jalan Masjid India sinkhole, police say
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — City police today cautioned those trying to make online content at the site of the sinkhole along Jalan Masjid India here that they risked interfering with remedial works in the area. According to Free Malaysia
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RON97, diesel prices to drop by 2 sen in peninsula starting tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — The retail price of RON97 petrol and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will drop by two sen, to RM3.40 and RM3.16 per litre respectively, from tomorrow until September 11. The Ministry of Finance (MOF), in a
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Works Ministry awards three-year contract valued at almost RM70m to PBH Asset Management for maintenance of Sarawak’s Pan Borneo Highway
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — A three-year contract valued at RM69,248,876.40 for the maintenance of Sarawak’s Pan Borneo Federal Highway (LPB) has been awarded to PBH Asset Management Sdn Bhd. The Ministry of Works (KKR) announced in a statement that
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As Malaysia eyes stronger ties with Russia, PM Anwar invites president Putin to Asean Summit 2025
VLADIVOSTOK (Russia), Sept 4 — While agreeing that the true potential of Malaysia-Russia relations has not been fully utilised, Malaysia is committed to enhancing its collaboration in all fields with Russia, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “I would
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Socso to overhaul claims SOP amid RM2m fraud scandal, after 32 arrested in Penang cartel bust, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has been ordered to restructure its standard operating procedures (SOP) for making claims including for permanent disability (HUK) benefits, said Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong. The directive, he
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Sabah to establish special committee and task force to address undocumented residents
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 4 — The state government will establish the Sabah Special Committee on Citizenship Status (JKKSK), and a Special Task Force, to address the issue of residents without identification documents. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor announced that
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Education Ministry expands Comprehensive Special Model 9 schools to tackle dropout rates in remote areas, says deputy minister
GERIK, Sept 4 — The Ministry of Education (MoE) is actively expanding the Comprehensive Special Model School 9 (K9) initiative, with 28 schools already established across the country, according to Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh. Wong explained that the
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