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Social media users in Malaysia must verify age with using IC or passport from June 1, says deputy minister
KUCHING, May 22 — Users of social media platforms will need to upload official government-issued documents for age verification following the implementation of two new codes under the Online Safety Act (ONSA) introduced by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission
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TikTok works with MCMC to tighten platform safety and protect young users in Malaysia
KUCHING, May 22 — Global short-video platform TikTok is strengthening its commitment to enhancing platform safety features through the TikTok Community Guidelines. TikTok Malaysia public policy manager Aliff Zakaria said TikTok is also collaborating with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia
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Johor police bust drug lab, seize RM16.4m worth of narcotic‑laced vape cartridges
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 22 — Police busted an illegal drug processing lab that specialised in producing narcotic‑laced vape cartridges worth RM16.4 million were seized in three raids around Skudai and northern Johor Bahru recently. The raids carried out by the
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Haj pilgrimage begins in Mecca as Middle East tensions and extreme heat loom
MECCA, May 22 — More than a million Muslims are gathering in Mecca for the haj pilgrimage overshadowed by the Middle East war, as animosity smoulders across the region despite a fragile ceasefire. This year’s rites, drawing worshippers from across the Islamic
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Bursa Malaysia ends higher as bargain hunting lifts FBM KLCI, sentiment steadies on easing West Asia tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Friday as bargain hunting resurfaced following several weak trading sessions. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 4.31 points, or 0.25 per cent, to 1,712.67, from yesterday’s
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Farm Fresh net profit climbs to RM129.6m as revenue tops RM1b milestone
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Farm Fresh Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM129.61 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY2026), compared with RM106.40 million in the previous financial year. Revenue also increased to RM1.12 billion
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MCMC: Failure to comply with Online Safety Act’s risk‑mitigation code may incur fines up to RM10m
PUTRAJAYA, May 22 — Failure to comply with the requirements under the Risk Mitigation Code (RMC), as part of the obligations of licensed service providers under Part III of the Online Safety Act 2025 (ONSA), may result in enforcement action,
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Selangor launches RM20m scheme to ease university fees for state‑born students, says Amirudin
SHAH ALAM, May 22 — The Selangor state government has allocated RM20 million to cover half of the tuition fees for 4,000 Selangor-born students pursuing their studies at three state-owned higher education institutions. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari
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Only one new abandoned project recorded as delayed, sick private housing cases decline, says deputy housing minister
PUTRAJAYA, May 22 — Statistics on private housing projects categorised as ‘delayed’ and ‘sick’ in Peninsular Malaysia showed a declining trend, as of April 30 this year, compared with March, said Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Aiman Athirah
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Fuziah reminds PKR MPs to abide by party decisions, uphold mandate
KUANTAN, May 22 — PKR MPs have been reminded to remain committed to the party’s mandate in carrying out their duties as elected representatives. PKR secretary-general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh said every elected representative must abide by party decisions and
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