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Over 13 million Malaysians have redeemed SARA RM100 credit, says finance minister
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 23 — Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said more than 13 million people have redeemed the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) credit. He said many recipients have fully utilised the RM100 credit provided, but some
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Putrajaya to implement anti-misuse mechanisms for RON95 subsidy, including refuelling limits
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 23 — The government will implement additional safeguards to prevent misuse of the new targeted RON95 petrol subsidy, including monitoring individuals who fill up multiple times a day, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said
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Over 102,800 taxpayers already onboard with e-invoice scheme
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 23 — Over 102,800 taxpayers have already adopted Malaysia’s new e-invoicing system, issuing a total of 563 million e-invoices since the third phase began on July 1, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said today.
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How far can you go with Malaysia’s 300L RON95 subsidy? A practical guide
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — Starting the end of September, the government will provide up to 300 litres of subsidised RON95 petrol per month to eligible Malaysians. But what does that 300-litre quota actually mean for your daily commute or a balik
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Brickfields police foil armed robbery by fake cops during patrol
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — Three suspects were arrested early Sunday morning after impersonating police officers and robbing a victim at gunpoint in Pantai Dalam here. Brickfields district police chief ACP Hoo Chang Hook said motorcycle patrol unit spotted four
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Putrajaya Festival of Ideas 2025 set for Nov 4-8 with bigger role in shaping national agenda
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 — The Putrajaya Festival of Ideas (FOI) 2025 will take place from Nov 4 to 8, building on its role as a national platform for exchanging ideas, tackling current challenges, and promoting innovation across academia, industry, government and
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Cuepacs backs targeted RON95 subsidies, says most civil servants will benefit
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public Service (Cuepacs) has welcomed the government’s efforts to restructure RON95 subsidies with a more targeted approach. Its president, Datuk Dr Adnan Mat, said the targeted subsidy
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KTM Komuter delays up to 70 minutes after storm knocks out power supply
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — Severe weather conditions brought the city’s rail network to a standstill yesterday afternoon when fallen trees caused widespread power outages across two major train routes. Heavy rain and strong winds that began at 3.30pm triggered
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Roads blocked by fallen trees, homes damaged in Pantai Dalam
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — Authorities in the city mounted a rapid multi-agency response after a storm yesterday caused widespread disruption in the city. Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) said worked closely with the Fire and Rescue Department, police, the
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Cars wrecked, roofs blown off as thunderstorm hits Seri Cempaka PPR in Lembah Pantai
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — Residents of the Seri Cempaka People’s Housing Project (PPR) in Lembah Pantai are still traumatised after a thunderstorm wreaked havoc yesterday afternoon, with some describing the wind as being as powerful as a tornado. Sharifuddin Mohd
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