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Banks scrap RM1 interbank ATM fee from July, giving Malaysians unlimited free withdrawals nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Banks in Malaysia will waive the RM1 fee for interbank cash withdrawals at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and Smart Recycler Machines (SRMs) nationwide beginning July 1, 2026. The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM), Association of
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Muda, PSM form Progressive Bloc for Johor and N. Sembilan state polls
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) and the Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) have agreed to form a political collaboration known as the Progressive Bloc ahead of the Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, according to a
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N. Sembilan MB’s press secretary apologises to Undang rulers over Anthony Loke ‘Tok Undang’ remark
SEREMBAN, June 15 — Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar’s press secretary Ahmad Shahir Mohd Shah today apologised to the Undang Yang Empat over his use of a title associated with the Undang institution during the launch of Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) Negeri
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DBKL invites landowners and public to propose changes to Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is inviting registered landowners, developers and members of the public to submit applications for amendments to the Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040 (PTKL2040), which is currently in force as the
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Malaysia must boost media literacy as AI reshapes information landscape, says deputy communications minister
PUTRAJAYA, June 15 — Media literacy among the public needs to be strengthened so that people are better equipped to critically evaluate information and identify misleading content amid the rapid evolution of the digital media landscape, Deputy Communications Minister Teo
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No vernacular schools will be closed, says deputy education minister; RM50m boost for SJKTs
GEORGE TOWN, June 15 — The federal government has guaranteed that no vernacular schools will be closed under its administration, Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said today. He reaffirmed Putrajaya’s commitment to protect the existing Chinese and Tamil vernacular
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Register now or pay market price: Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan transport firms urged to join diesel subsidy system, says minister
KOTA KINABALU, June 15 — Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali has again urged goods and public land transport companies in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan to register immediately under the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS)
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Akmal Nasrullah: Strait of Hormuz repairs mean oil recovery gradual, but outlook remains hopeful
PUTRAJAYA, June 15 — The recovery of global oil supplies is expected to take time despite a peace deal between the United States and Iran, following infrastructure damage and disruptions to strategic trade routes caused by the conflict. Economy Minister
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Former Federal Court judge Nallini Pathmanathan appointed chairman of Malaysian Media Council
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 — Former Federal Court judge Tan Sri Nallini Pathmanathan has been appointed chairman of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC), the self-regulatory body established under the Malaysian Media Council Act 2025. In a statement today, the council
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Govt pledges press freedom, backs ethical journalism, says deputy minister
MELAKA, June 15 — The government has pledged to uphold press freedom and ensure journalists have the independence and capacity to report news professionally and ethically. Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli Abd Halim called for stronger ties between the
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