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Malaysia’s automotive industry hits second straight record year with 820,752 vehicles sold in 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — The Malaysian automotive industry achieved a milestone in 2025, recording a record-high total industry volume (TIV) for the second consecutive year. According to data released today by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), total vehicle sales
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Malaysia lowers preschool entry to five, Standard One to six from 2027
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 20 — Starting next year, parents will have the choice of enrolling their children into preschool from age five and Year One of primary school, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. He added that parents are
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Asean won’t endorse Myanmar’s junta-led election, says Malaysia’s foreign minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — The 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations will not send observers to army-ruled Myanmar’s ongoing three-stage election and will therefore not endorse the poll, Malaysia’s foreign minister said today. Myanmar has been ravaged by conflict
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Anthony Loke says police will use existing laws to tackle cable theft, no parliamentary action needed
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke said cable theft is a top priority, but there is no need to bring the matter to Parliament as enforcement will be carried out by the police under existing laws. “We’ve had
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Allies tepid on Trump ‘Board of Peace’ with US$1b permanent member fee
WASHINGTON, Jan 20 — Key allies reacted coolly yesterday to US President Donald Trump’s invite to pay US$1 billion (RM4.05 billion) for a permanent spot on his “Board of Peace” for resolving international conflicts, with analysts likening it to a
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Free Thaipusam train rides as KTMB boosts frequencies, adds ETS services for CNY and Raya
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), in collaboration with the Transport Ministry, will offer free 24-hour train services for Thaipusam this year. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the extended operations will run from January 30 to
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Zambry: Malaysia’s higher education to hit global standards under blueprint, with Academic Bank Credit policy in 2026
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 20 — Malaysia’s higher education system is set to achieve global standards under the Higher Education Blueprint 2026–2035, with clear objectives and practical measures to ensure its relevance and impact, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said.
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Zambry: Higher education blueprint to be living document, aligning preschool to tertiary education
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 20 — Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said the Higher Education Blueprint 2026–2035 will be a living document, subject to continuous review and refinement to ensure it stays relevant amid changing societal needs and rapid technological
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Anwar: Malaysia maintains ties with Iran but will still be ‘careful’ amid US tariff threat
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament today that Putrajaya will continue to maintain diplomatic ties with Iran, but said it would apply “wisdom in international relations to avoid compromising national interests”. US President
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Anwar: Trade value in 2025 reached RM3t, record level thanks to clear policies
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — Malaysia’s trade value in 2025 reached RM3 trillion, a record level made possible by clear policies and good governance, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament this morning. The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
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