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No ‘neijuan’ here: Chinese nationals flock to Malaysia for respite from the ‘996’ life
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — Fleeing China’s exhausting “996” work culture — 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week — more Chinese nationals are moving to Malaysia under the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) schene. Shanghai-born Lauren Dai,
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Health Ministry orders two online platforms to remove ‘eyeball’ gummy ads after boy’s death in Penang
LANGKAWI, Feb 24 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has ordered two online shopping platforms to remove advertisements promoting eyeball gummy candies following the death of a boy in Penang who allegedly choked on the sweets. Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly
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Firms must step up to help Malaysia fight rapid talent flight
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has urged companies to offer more competitive salaries and benefits to curb the country’s accelerating brain drain. In an Utusan Malaysia report, MEF president Datuk Dr. Syed Hussain Syed Husman
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How Chinese brands are gaining ground and dominating in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — Chinese brands are making significant inroads into the Malaysian market, leveraging competitive pricing and quality to attract local consumers. From food and beverage chains to technology and automobiles, brands from China are increasingly establishing themselves
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Teen killed, two friends escape unhurt in car crash in Machang
KOTA BHARU, Feb 24 — A teenager was killed while his two friends escaped unhurt after their car skidded off the road near Kampung Jalan Pulai Chondong in Machang early this morning. Operations commander Senior Fire Officer I Mohd Nazri
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Public fund mismanagement, bullying at military college under scrutiny
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — Public fund management and bullying at the Royal Military College are among the issues set to be discussed in the Dewan Rakyat today. According to the Order Paper on the Parliament’s website, Jamaludin Yahya (PN-Pasir
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Zahid urges EC to factor in Ramadan for Ayer Kuning by-election date
TAWAU, Feb 24 — Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi hopes that the Election Commission (EC) will consider the upcoming Ramadan month when setting the date for the Ayer Kuning by-election. “We (UMNO and Barisan Nasional) are not
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Health Ministry calls for collaboration to combat rising chronic kidney disease cases in Malaysia
SHAH ALAM, Feb 24 — The Health Ministry (MOH) is always open to working with any party to reduce the increasing number of chronic kidney patients in the country. Health deputy director-general (Medicine) Datuk Dr Nor Azimi Yunus said the
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Penang CM Chow Kon Yeow to vie for DAP central executive committee post in March party polls
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has confirmed that he will contest in the upcoming DAP central executive committee (CEC) election. The former state party chairman said he would be vying for a position during
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Foreign minister affirms Malaysia’s commitment to ending Myanmar crisis
REMBAU, Feb 23 — Malaysia remains steadfast in its commitment to addressing the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, including tackling human trafficking, to restore peace and safeguard the future of its people. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Myanmar’s situation
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