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RTS Link aims to fast track immigration clearance in a matter of seconds
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 18 — The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link service is expected to take only several seconds to complete a passenger’s immigration procedure once it isfully operational by early next year. Mass Rapid Transit Corporation’s (MRT
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Finance Ministry says e-invoices, though unpopular, are necessary to rein in shadow economy
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 — The Ministry of Finance today admitted that some of its policies are unpopular but defended them as necessary, as it addressed stakeholders ahead of Budget 2027 tabling in October. Minister of Finance II Datuk Seri Amir
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Abolition of AUKU will foster critical thinking in universities, says G25 civil society group
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The proposed abolition of the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU) would foster a culture of independent and critical thinking within the country’s higher learning institutions, says civil society organisation G25 Malaysia. The group of prominent
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Get ready, students: 2026 SPM schedule to be announced today
KOTA BHARU, Aug 18 —The 2026 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination schedule is expected to be announced this evening after receiving the approval of Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek, said Education director-general Datuk Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad. He said the proposed
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Fahmi urges Malaysians to embrace ‘Aku Berjanji’, strengthen spirit of patriotism
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has urged all Malaysians to listen to and embrace the National Day and Malaysia Day (HKHM) 2026 theme song titled “Aku Berjanji”. In a post on his official Facebook page
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‘Change must come from the top’: Ex-deputy IGP says it is up to leaders to combat corruption
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Efforts to combat corruption and strengthen integrity comprehensively require strong political will beginning from the highest level of leadership, says former deputy inspector-general of police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay. He said top leadership must lead
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Tabung Haji backs law amendments to boost governance and preserve depositor trust
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 —The Tabung Haji (TH) Board welcomes the government’s move to amend the Tabung Haji Act 1995, in line with the recommendations of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI), to strengthen governance in ensuring that the responsibility
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Unhealthy air alert: Johan Setia in Klang hits API 157
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Air quality in Johan Setia, Klang dipped to an unhealthy level this morning, with the area recording an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 157 at 8am, according to national air quality data. Berita Harian reported
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Foreign minister in Manila for Philippines-Malaysia joint commission meeting
MANILA, Aug 18 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan arrived here tonight to lead the Malaysian delegation at the ninth Philippines-Malaysia Joint Commission Meeting (JCM), today. Mohamad arrived at around 9.40pm at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, ahead of
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Dry spell puts Singapore on haze watch as Sumatra, Kalimantan fires persist
SINGAPORE, Aug 18 — Singapore may experience hazy conditions if fires in Indonesia’s Sumatra and Kalimantan intensify as dry weather persists across the region, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said. In an advisory posted on its website on Monday, NEA
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