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Samenta says positive economic indicators mask severe challenges as rising costs threaten Malaysian SMEs, urges govt support
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) has cautioned that many SMEs are struggling with rising compliance costs despite positive economic indicators. In a statement released today, Samenta highlighted that strong economic growth
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GISBH caretaker charged with fondling teen ward’s penis at welfare home
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — A GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) warden was charged at the Sessions Court in Butterworth, Penang, today with sexually molesting a minor at a charity home operated by the firm. According to The Star, Muhammad
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Police bust drug syndicate, arrest five and seize RM787,527 in drugs during Hilir Perak raid
IPOH, Oct 14 — Perak police crippled a drug distribution syndicate following the arrest of five local men during a raid on a house in the Chui Chak area of Hilir Perak on October 10. Perak police chief Datuk Azizi
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FT minister gives all-clear to Jalan Masjid where sinkhole appeared
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Jalan Masjid India where a sinkhole appeared in August is confirmed to be safe by experts and authorities, Federal Territories Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said in Parliament today. She said various public agencies and professional
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Malaysia leverages New Industrial Master Plan, Brics membership to boost competitiveness and investment amid geopolitical risks, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Implementing initiatives under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP) and applying to join BRICS are among the government’s strategies to overcome the effects of prolonged geopolitical conflicts. Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku
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Federal govt’s RM112.58m Astronautic Tech shares sold at RM50,000, leading to significant loss
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The federal government suffered a loss of RM112.53 million on the disposal of Astronautic Technology (M) Sdn Bhd shares, where the nominal value of shares worth RM112.58 million was sold for RM50,000. The disposal of
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Five states receive unmodified opinion certs for financial statements, eight states flagged with other matters
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Five states have received an Unmodified Opinion certificate from the Auditor-General for their State Government Financial Statements for the year ending Dec 31, 2023, which were submitted between January and June 2024. Auditor-General Datuk Wan
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Perak and Pahang see increase in flood evacuees as Johor numbers stay steady, drops in Kedah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The number of flood victims in Perak and Pahang increased this morning, while in Johor, it remained the same as yesterday, and in Kedah, it decreased. In PERAK, the flood situation worsened as more people
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After Azilah’s death sentence commuted, Altantuya’s family wants Malaysia to bring Sirul back from Australia for justice
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Malaysia must immediately bring back former police commando Sirul Azhar Umar from Australia so that he can face justice here over the 2006 murder of Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu, her family said today. Sangeet Kaur
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On Day One, Parliament to focus on anti-scam laws, economic resilience, forest conservation and maritime sovereignty amid world geopolitical tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The government’s willingness to amend relevant laws to combat scam syndicates is among the highlights of the first day of the Third Meeting of the Third Session of the 15th Parliament today. According to the
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