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Rafizi vows to ‘burn and enlighten’ in new podcast after stepping down as economy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has launched a new podcast, YBM, which stands for Yang Berhenti Menteri (the one who quit as minister), vowing to combine sharp commentary with illuminating insights. In a Facebook post announcing the
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Anwar leads tributes for former MIC chief and ex-minister Palanivel who died today
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today extended his condolences to the family of former MIC president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel, who died this morning at the age of 76. In a brief message on
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G. Palanivel, who led MIC and served four terms as MP, dies in HKL at 76
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Former MIC president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel died today. He was 76. MIC vice-president Datuk T. Murugiah, when contacted by Bernama, confirmed that the former Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, died at the Kuala
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PM hails reforms and public-private cooperation for surge in global competitiveness ranking
PUTRAJAYA, June 17 – Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has today lauded Malaysia for jumping 11 places to rank 23rd in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025, marking its best performance in five years. The prime minister said the surge reflected
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JPJ suspends bus driver’s PSV licence, investigates operator after Gerik highway crash that killed 15 UPSI students
PUTRAJAYA, June 17 — The public service vehicle (PSV) licence of the bus driver involved in the accident involving students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) has been suspended with immediate effect, according to the Road Transport Department (JPJ). JPJ
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Zambry donates salary as Higher Education Ministry raises RM1.7m for UPSI crash victims; fund closes Friday
TANJONG MALIM, June 17 — The Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) has raised RM1.7 million through the Prihatin Fund to support the victims and families affected by the Gerik bus tragedy, which resulted in the deaths of 15 students from
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Union demand talks after 161-year-old Penang Turf Club closes, says workers denied fair retrenchment process
GEORGE TOWN, June 17 — Members of the Club Employees Union of Peninsular Malaysia (CEUPM) held a peaceful protest today over the Penang Turf Club’s (PTC) alleged failure to engage in negotiations with its retrenched workers since May 31. The
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Dr Zaliha orders FT Ministry, JPJ to plug legal loopholes as abandoned vehicles pile up in KL, Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The Federal Territories Department (FTD) has been directed to hold discussions with the Road Transport Department (RTD) to examine the loopholes in existing legislation relating to the disposal of abandoned vehicles in the federal capital
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PM wants Suhakam to champion rights in tech era, warns of rising risks to children’s safety
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes that the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) will remain a credible and progressive institution in championing the rights of vulnerable groups. He also wants Suhakam to continue
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Haj travel fraud hard to detect when agents use holiday cover, says Islamic Affairs minister after 47 Malaysian pilgrims duped
JASIN, June 17 — The company linked to a recent fraud involving 47 Malaysian haj pilgrims has been confirmed to be operating without a valid licence or accreditation as a Haj Pilgrimage Operator (PJH), which is required to manage haj
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