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Strong response for TVET courses with 60,000 applicants, says Wong Kah Woh
TAIPING, Aug 2 — Approximately 60,000 applications have been received so far for enrolment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses at vocational colleges nationwide. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said the strong response reflects the growing
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Mindef investigating UTM Palapes cadet’s death during military training after mum suspects foul play
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 2 — The Defence Ministry is conducting its own inquiry into the sudden death of a 22-year-old university cadet during an army exercise in Ulu Tiram, Johor yesterday, separate from the police investigation. Defence Minister Datuk Seri
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Mukah forest fire near UiTM scorches over 100ha, helicopter water bombs hotspots after two weeks
MUKAH, Aug 2 — A forest fire near Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Mukah that began on July 18 has now scorched a total of 105.98 hectares, with firefighting efforts still ongoing. Zone 4 Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sibu chief
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Sultan Ibrahim to make historic state visit to Russia from Aug 5, first by Malaysian King since ties began in 1967
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, will undertake a state visit to Russia from August 5 to 10, 2025, at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. In a statement today, Istana Negara announced that
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Negeri Sembilan water tariff hike to improve services, settle RM700m debt and fund new dams, says MB
SEREMBAN, Aug 1 — The water tariff hike in Negeri Sembilan will not burden the public but instead lead to improved services in the future, says Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun. He said the revision was not decided arbitrarily
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10 cops arrested in Pahang, Johor over bribery allegations to face internal action
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Ten police officers who were recently arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Pahang and Johor will face disciplinary action, said Bukit Aman’s Integrity and Standard Compliance Department (JIPS) Director, Datuk Hamzah Ahmad. He
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Dewan Rakyat passes eight Bills as 13MP sets bold vision for Malaysia 2026–2030
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The tabling of the 13th Malaysian Plan (13MP) for the period 2026 to 2030 dominated proceedings in the second week of the Dewan Rakyat session. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in tabling the 13MP,
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EPF says monthly pension payout scheme under 13MP still under study
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has taken note of the government’s consideration under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to introduce a monthly pension payout scheme for its members. The agency said the proposal is currently being
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RM1,700 minimum wage extended to apprentices as law takes effect, says HR Ministry
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 1 — The National Wages Consultative Council (Amendment) Act 2025 came into effect today, extending the current minimum wage to apprenticeship contract workers. In a statement, the Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) said Minister Steven Sim had set Aug
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Johor must reclaim control of its water supply to end disruptions
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, has called for the state to regain control of its water supply, saying recurring disruptions highlight the need for local ownership of a key state asset. Responding to
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