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One-stop SME portal coming soon as entrepreneurs struggle with scattered aid information
BUTTERWORTH, May 9 — The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (MECD) will launch a one-stop portal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) this month to facilitate access to information related to financing, training and various government support programmes. Its
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Burden or duty? Debate grows over proposed filial responsibility law, with calls for govt support
KUCHING, May 9 — Members of the public have shared their views following reports that the government is considering ‘filial responsibility law’ to legally require children to care for their ageing parents. The proposal came after Deputy Prime Minister Datuk
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Three hikers killed in Mount Dukono eruption in Indonesia, including two Singaporeans
NORTH HALMAHERA, May 9 — Three hikers—two Singaporeans and a local—died in an eruption yesterday of Indonesia’s Mount Dukono volcano where they found themselves in a no-go zone, officials said. The eruption on Halmahera island sent an ash cloud about 10 kilometres
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Two found dead in Japan in likely bear attacks amid rising fatalities this year
TOKYO, May 9 — Two people were found dead in northeastern Japan in likely bear attacks earlier this week, which, if confirmed, would bring this year’s fatalities from such incidents to three so far, Kyodo News reported. With the two suspected cases
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China exports jump 14.1 pc in April despite global war-driven economic pressure
BEIJING, May 9 — China’s overseas shipments grew at a faster pace than expected last month, official data showed today, despite pressure on the global economy caused by war in the Middle East. Exports from the manufacturing powerhouse were up
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Proposed care law for ageing parents should consider support systems for families, says Sarawak minister
KUCHING, May 9 — The proposed new law requiring children to care for their ageing parents must reflect the diverse realities across Malaysia, said State Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Sarawak Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. Commenting on
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Everything, everywhere, at once: Sabah’s Tamparuli sets record for largest simultaneous local elections with 94 villages
TAMPARULI, May 9 — Tamparuli has made history after its Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) election process was recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for the “Most Villages in a Simultaneous Village Committee Election”. Tuaran MP and
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Anwar to seek explanation from Amir Hamzah over Pahang allocation row, says economy must be considered
PETALING JAYA, May 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will ask Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan to provide a comprehensive explanation on the federal government’s allocation for Pahang, amid renewed scrutiny over the state’s revenue matters, Bernama reported. The
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Singapore says two cruise ship passengers test negative for hantavirus after isolation
SINGAPORE, May 9 — Two Singapore residents who recently boarded the cruise ship MV Hondius tested negative for hantavirus, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said. In a statement, it said the National Public Health Laboratory conducted tests on multiple samples collected
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US jobs rise but consumer confidence sinks to historic low amid Iran war fallout
WASHINGTON, May 9 — US employment rose more than expected in April, alleviating some concerns about the health of the world’s largest economy even as one measure of consumer confidence came in at its lowest-ever level. “Total nonfarm payroll employment
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