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Anwar: Phase Two of civil service pay rise marks largest adjustment in Malaysia’s public service history

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — The second phase of the civil service salary increase under the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) today is not merely about figures; instead, it represents a recognition of the dedication and commitment shown by civil

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‘Pure speculation’: BN sec-gen rejects claims MIC may quit coalition

KOTA KINABALU, Jan 22 — Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general, Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, has dismissed rumours of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) leaving the coalition as mere speculation. He said that BN has not received any official notification

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‘This is not a race’: Early Year One entry prioritises children’s welfare and readiness, not academics, says Fadhlina

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — The early admission of six-year-olds into Year One for the 2027 school session is not aimed at fostering academic competition, but focuses instead on the welfare, well-being and readiness of the children, said Education Minister

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Study warns of confidence drop as Malaysian workers adopt AI faster than they are trained

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — A new study has revealed that 60 per cent of workers in Malaysia now regularly use artificial intelligence (AI) tools, marking significant growth as Malaysia deepens its engagement with AI technology. However, the study also

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Ex-Army chief Hafizuddeain charged with laundering RM2.1m

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Former Army chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan was today charged with four counts of money laundering involving more than RM2.1 million, by allegedly receiving these as illegal funds from early 2024 to late 2025.

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Kedah declares Feb 1 a public holiday for Thaipusam

ALOR SETAR, Jan 22 — The Kedah government has declared February 1 as a public holiday in conjunction with the Thaipusam celebration. The decision was agreed upon during a Kedah State Executive Council meeting chaired by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri

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Fahmi: X pledges safeguards after complaints Grok generated lewd AI content

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Datuk Fahmi Fadzil told Parliament today executives from X assured it would act on complaints over lewd photos and videos generated by its built-in artificial intelligence Grok, amid concerns about the harm it poses to

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In Dewan Rakyat today: South China Sea code of conduct, Grok AI curbs and six‑year‑old school entry proposal

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Issues related to the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea, the temporary restriction on access to Grok artificial intelligence (AI), and the rationale for admitting students to Year One at the age

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Police identify two suspects in alleged forgery of FAM heritage player documents

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have identified two individuals believed to be involved in the forgery of documents involving seven Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) heritage players submitted to the International Federation of Association Football

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Muhyiddin draws line on Perikatan’s future leader, saying chair must come from coalition chiefs

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 — Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has said the next Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman should come from among the coalition’s party leaders, a stance that has placed renewed pressure on PN as it navigates an

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