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Government to table Anti-Bullying Bill, boost campus safety with additional CCTV
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The government will table the Anti-Bullying Bill 2025 during the current Parliament sitting, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today, calling bullying a “silent crime” that must be eradicated from Malaysian society. “Bullying is
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Postal vote applications for all Sabah poll categories open Oct 13, says EC
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 10 — Applications for domestic and international postal voting for the 17th Sabah State Election will open on Monday (Oct 13). Election Commission (EC) secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said the postal voting applications are open for
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Taxi drivers to get 100pc tax exemptions on new national cars, RM10m for skills training
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — As part of the RM470 billion federal budget for 2026, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced continued support for taxi drivers, including full tax exemptions for new vehicle purchases and RM10 million in
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Budget 2026 focuses on quality of life and economic resilience
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The Madani Government’s commitment to balancing national development with the wellbeing of its citizens by prioritising quality of life across all segments of society and strengthening economic resilience takes centre stage in the national budget
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Public sector to anchor economic growth under 13th Malaysia Plan, says Finance Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Public sector entities will remain as a catalyst for sustained and inclusive economic growth, anchored by the 13th Malaysia Plan 2026-2030. The consolidated public sector (CPS) position encompasses the combined fiscal activities of the federal
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Kim Jong Un hails strong China ties as he meets Premier Li during North Korea’s ruling party anniversary
SEOUL, Oct 10 — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang yesterday, praising the two countries’ “friendly and cooperative relations”, as Kim oversaw celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party, state
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La Nina returns but expected to remain weak, says US weather agency
WASHINGTON, Oct 10 — The climate phenomenon known as La Niña has returned, a US agency announced yesterday. It is expected to remain weak, limiting its ability to cool the planet and supercharge Atlantic hurricane activity. La Niña is a
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Asian markets wobble as tech bubble fears grow despite AI spending surge
HONG KONG, Oct 10 — Asian equities staggered into the weekend today following a mixed week that saw a Middle East ceasefire and huge new AI investments play off against the US shutdown and concerns about a tech bubble. While some markets
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Ben & Jerry’s co-founder sees corporate tensions persisting as Magnum takes over
NEW YORK, Oct 9 — Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s is set to switch corporate owners next month, but for Ben Cohen, the counterculture brand’s co-founder, it is a case of meet the new boss, same as the old boss.
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Ringgit opens nearly unchanged against US dollar ahead of Budget 2026 tabling
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The ringgit opened nearly unchanged against the US dollar on Friday as investors stayed on the sidelines amid mixed sentiment ahead of the tabling of Budget 2026 this afternoon. At 8 am, the local note stood
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