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Indonesia sets Rp4.1q 2027 budget as Prabowo govt targets growth, fiscal discipline
JAKARTA, Sept 29 — Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR) has approved a Rp4.106 quadrillion (RM931.5 billion) state budget for 2027, with major allocations for education, social protection and food security as the government seeks to accelerate national development while maintaining
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S&P keeps Malaysia’s A- rating as economy maintains strong growth momentum
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 29 — S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating at ‘A-’ with a Stable outlook, citing the economy’s resilience and diversification, sustained growth momentum and continued fiscal consolidation. The ratings agency expects Malaysia’s economy to expand
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Women’s ministry: Victims of sexual harassment need to speak up, no shame in it
BUTTERWORTH, Sept 29 —The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) is calling on students to know their boundaries, dare to say no, and seek help if they face sexual harassment or violence. Deputy Minister Lim Hui Ying said
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Home Ministry: 1,476 Myanmar nationals leave Malaysia in first ‘voluntary’ repatriation phase
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 29 — A total of 1,476 Myanmar nationals departed Malaysia today under the first phase of a “voluntary” repatriation programme aimed at resolving a protracted, decades-long refugee and undocumented migrant challenge, the Home Ministry (KDN) announced. The operation
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Fahmi: Only register for medicine delivery service through MoH to avoid scams on Facebook, TikTok
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 29 — Applications for the government’s medicine delivery service (UMP) should be done only through the Ministry of Health, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said today as he cautioned against possible scam attempts. “Registration for the UMP
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Tehran awaits US response as Hormuz reopening talks enter key stage
TEHRAN, Sept 29 — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he expected a formal answer on Tuesday from the United States to Tehran’s proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported. Qatari intermediaries “presented ideas, and we discussed
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Guan Eng says foreign workers should be excluded from minimum wage hike, calls for EPF levy repeal
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 29 — DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng today called on the government to exclude foreign workers from any increase in Malaysia’s minimum wage, arguing that the move would help protect local businesses, particularly micro, small and medium
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Bursa opens lower on Wall Street weakness as rising oil prices, US bond yields weigh
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened lower on Tuesday, tracking weaker Wall Street performance overnight as rising crude oil prices and US bond yields weighed on sentiment. At 9.10am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI)
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Singapore Muay Thai fighter dies after falling ill following National Stadium bout
SINGAPORE, Sept 29 — A 24-year-old Muay Thai fighter has died after he was taken to hospital unconscious following a tournament at the National Stadium earlier this month, with police saying preliminary investigations found no suspected foul play. The police
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Singapore man to face charges after fake AI crocodile image triggers Pandan Reservoir search
SINGAPORE, Sept 29 — A 30-year-old man is due to be charged in court today after an AI-generated image of a crocodile he created triggered a search operation at and the suspension of water activities there. CNA reported that the
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