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‘Betrayal’: Putrajaya cuts off Penang petrol station over suspected Budi Madani subsidy abuse
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Putrajaya has cut off a petrol station in Sungai Buaya, Nibong Tebal, Penang, from the Budi Madani fuel subsidy over suspected misuse that allegedly involved customers’ MyKad details being used without their knowledge. The Finance
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Pahang allocates RM3.78m for monsoon preparations, sends aid supplies to 167 forward bases
KUANTAN, Oct 27 — The Pahang state government has allocated more than RM3 million to prepare for the 2026/2027 Northeast Monsoon (MTL), including the early delivery of aid supplies to 167 forward bases statewide. Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan
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Nearly 72pc of major hospitals record bed waiting times under eight hours, says Dzulkefly
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is stepping up short- and long-term measures to ease overcrowding and reduce patient waiting times at public healthcare facilities nationwide. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said sustained efforts were
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MMEA officer killed, two injured during operation in Kuala Perlis waters
KANGAR, Oct 27 — One member of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) was killed while two other members were injured during an operation at Sungai Padang, in Kuala Perlis waters, near here, last night. Kangar district police chief ACP Yusharifuddin
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Ramanan: More funding being considered for Uyarvu Madani to help small Indian entrepreneurs
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 27 — The government, through the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (MITRA), will consider applying for additional funding to expand assistance to small entrepreneurs, particularly those in the B40 and M40 groups who are in need, through the Uyarvu Madani programme
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Anwar plans new law for GLCs and GLICs, cites Battersea losses and eFishery failure
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The government plans to introduce legislation to tighten governance at government-linked companies (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said the proposed law would set clearer, stricter rules,
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Anwar defends bigger development allocations for Sabah, Sarawak, cites infrastructure needs
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The government has defended its decision to provide larger development allocations for Sabah and Sarawak, citing their geographical challenges and infrastructure needs. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said these needs included the poor condition
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Anwar calls for stricter rules for GLCs, says bosses must not treat them as family property
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The government is considering a Government-Owned Entities Bill to tighten governance at government-linked companies (GLCs) and related agencies, and prevent misappropriation such as that seen in 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), Felda and Tabung Haji. Prime
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Love is in the air, and so is the bill: 13pc of Malaysian men willing to go into debt for dates
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — For some Malaysian men, keeping the romance alive could mean stretching their wallets — and a new study suggests some are even willing to go into debt for a date. According to research by Legasi
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Singapore’s affluent hold up to 74pc of assets in cash despite rising wealth
SINGAPORE, Oct 27 — Singapore’s wealthy are showing greater interest in artificial intelligence and mutual funds, but cash remains their dominant holding, highlighting the challenge of getting clients to put more of their money into investments. A report by Citi
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