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Govt approves RM200 per hectare advance aid for paddy farmers across Malaysia, says Anwar
PUTRAJAYA, May 5 — The government has agreed to provide an advance payment of RM200 per hectare under the Ploughing Incentive Special Aid to help padi farmers nationwide. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the initiative, approved at today’s
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Anwar directs intensified cloud seeding operations in northern Peninsular Malaysia amid dry spell
PUTRAJAYA, May 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) and the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) to step up cloud seeding operations in northern Peninsular Malaysia in view of the hot
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Malaysia among most resilient emerging markets despite global shocks, says Moody’s Ratings report
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Malaysia is among the most resilient emerging markets in navigating recent global financial shocks, supported by policy strength and relatively stable market conditions, according to Moody’s Ratings. In a report released today, the global rating
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KLIA aerotrain set to resume 24-hour service by end-May, says Loke
SEPANG, May 5 — The aerotrain service at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is expected to resume 24-hour operations by the end of this month, pending approval from the relevant authorities, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said all necessary
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‘Game-changer’: MyNIISe could cut airport clearance time to five seconds, says home minister
SEPANG, May 5 — The National Integrated Immigration System (MyNIISe) at the country’s entry points this September is expected to cut passenger inspection times to between four and five seconds, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said today. The
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WHO says two hantavirus cases confirmed, five suspected on cruise ship
GENEVA, May 5 — Two hantavirus cases have been confirmed and five others are suspected among people on a cruise ship stuck off Cape Verde, including three who have died, the WHO said today. “As of 4 May 2026, seven
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Penang’s new free commercial zone-class air cargo complex to begin operations in 2029
GEORGE TOWN, May 5 — The first phase of the new air cargo warehouse complex, designated as a Free Commercial Zone, is expected to be completed and begin operations in 2029, said Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said
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Anwar orders rent cuts at federal govt-linked premises to aid small traders, urges states and local councils to follow suit
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Putrajaya will lower rental rates at federal government-owned commercial premises from this month to ease cost pressures on small traders, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. He said the move would involve premises
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Umno to stay in Negeri Sembilan unity government, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Umno has no intention of becoming the opposition in Negeri Sembilan and will continue supporting and remain as part of the state’s Unity Government, party president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. He said
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Cameron Highlands floods: TNB ordered to pay RM4.7m over 2013 dam negligence
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has been ordered to pay RM4.7 million in damages to 100 individuals over its role in a 2013 dam water release in Cameron Highlands that led to fatalities and widespread property
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