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Defence minister: Corruption in military is ‘threat to national security,’ not just embezzlement
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — Amid backlash over alleged corruption within the Malaysian Armed Forces, Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin delivered a stern speech in Parliament today, declaring that no corrupt officers will be safe as he vowed to clean up
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Malaysia’s SARA business partners surge to 10,447 shops nationwide as of Jan 26, says deputy finance minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — Business partners under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme has risen to 10,447 shops nationwide as of January 26, 2026 against 700 in 2024, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong. He said this will
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Teo Nie Ching: Social media age checks to use MyDigital ID, MyKad, or passports
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — The implementation of the age verification mechanism aims to ensure that those aged 16 and below do not have social media accounts in line with efforts to enhance digital security, Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie
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Ringgit firms to 3.9485 while US dollar continues slide
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar today, supported by weaker US economic data that continued to weigh on the greenback. At the 8am opening, the ringgit traded at 3.9485/9500 versus the US dollar,
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Trump says value of the dollar is ‘great’, currency hits 4-year low
WASHINGTON, Jan 28 — US President Donald Trump said today the value of the dollar was “great”, when asked whether he thought it had declined too much, adding to pressure on the greenback which hit a four-year low. The dollar’s
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Penang plans new direct flight from another Indian city after Chennai route success, says state exco
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 28 — Penang is set to deepen its aviation ties with India, with plans to introduce direct flights from another Indian city to the state following the encouraging performance of the Chennai–Penang route. State Tourism and Creative
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Mosques, suraus must remain free of politics, says Selangor Sultan
SHAH ALAM, Jan 28 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has stressed that mosques and suraus in the state must remain completely free from the influence of partisan politics and must not be used as platforms to
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Sosma vs Child Act: Children’s Commissioner demands total ban on detaining minors
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 — Malaysia’s Children’s Commissioner has condemned the recent detention of a 16-year-old girl under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma), saying this “should never have occurred” and was a clear violation of the Child
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Foreign minister arrives in Cebu for Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting under Philippines’ chairmanship
CEBU CITY (Philippines), Jan 28 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan arrived here today to attend the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) Retreat and related meetings. He arrived at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, where he was welcomed by the
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Transport Minister: KTMB to maximise train fleet for 24-hour ETS service during CNY, Hari Raya
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 28 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today announced that Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will enhance its Electric Train Service (ETS) operations to run 24 hours a day during peak festive periods like Chinese New Year and Hari
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