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Tourism minister urges critics to stop politicising Rain Rave festival, says it boosts economy and supports traders
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing is calling on all parties to stop politicising the Rain Rave Water Music Festival (RRWMF), which is currently taking place in Bukit Bintang. He said
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Average formal sector wage rises to RM3,167 in December 2025, says DOSM
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The average monthly wage for formal employees rose to RM3,167 in December 2025, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia’s Q4 statistics on employee wages (formal sector). The report said the wage growth marks a
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Global economic conditions more challenging now than in February, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The government will continue to take the necessary measures in facing global economic uncertainty, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the global economic situation has become more challenging this month compared to three
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Anwar announces RM710m PACE package to strengthen jobs and human capital development
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced the Progressive Acceleration for Capability and Employment (PACE) Economic Resilience Package, valued at more than RM710 million, as part of efforts to strengthen human capital development and ensure the stability
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Anwar rolls out allowance plan, giving mothers 80pc salary support for longer recovery after childbirth
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The government will introduce the Post-Maternity Leave Allowance as a progressive measure to support women’s participation in the workforce and reduce the stress faced by mothers after giving birth. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim
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Oil slumps after hitting peak, US indices reach new records
NEW YORK, May 1 — Oil prices struck a four-year high yesterday on worries about a resumption of hostilities in the Middle East, before slumping to end the day. But key US indices hit new records while European stock markets
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Bangladesh signs biggest-ever Boeing deal for 14 aircraft for Biman Bangladesh Airlines fleet expansion
DHAKA, May 1 — Bangladesh yesterday signed a deal with US aircraft manufacturer Boeing to buy 14 planes for its national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the two sides announced—the airline’s biggest-ever order, in a deal valued at $3.7 billion. Dhaka’s
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China urges US to keep ties stable, warns Taiwan is ‘biggest risk’ ahead of Trump visit
BEIJING, May 1 — China’s foreign minister on yesterday urged the United States to maintain “stability” between the two powers and warned that Taiwan posed the biggest risk, weeks before President Donald Trump visits Beijing. In a call with US Secretary
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Israeli foreign minister says Gaza-bound flotilla activists to be disembarked in Greece soon
JERUSALEM, May 1— Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said yesterday that activists detained from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla will be disembarked on the Greek coast in the coming hours, reported Anadolu Ajansi. In a statement on the X platform, Saar said
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Trump says ‘OK’ with Iran playing in US at World Cup as football diplomacy debate grows
WASHINGTON, May 1 — US President Donald Trump said he was “OK” with Iran playing their World Cup games in the United States, after FIFA chief Gianni Infantino reiterated that the team would do so despite the Middle East war.
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