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Malaysia’s border control agency seizes RM11.8m cocoa consignment from Uganda at Pasir Gudang Port
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 6 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has seized cocoa beans worth RM11.8 million, which were attempted to be smuggled into the country in a container from Uganda at Pasir Gudang Port here on
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Home Ministry: Myanmar nationals undergo rigorous screening before repatriation
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — All Myanmar nationals involved in the first phase of the repatriation programme in Lumut, Perak, on September 29 underwent rigorous screening and verification before being repatriated voluntarily, safely, and with dignity to their home country.
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Economy Ministry gets 9,955 project proposals worth RM944b for 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — The Economy Ministry has received 9,955 new and extension project proposals totalling RM944 billion for 2027. The ministry said RM80.4 billion was required as the 2027 development expenditure ceiling for consideration under the development planning
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LCS 1, LCS 2 piping, wiring work remain behind target, A-G’s report finds
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Progress on piping and wiring work for Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) 1 and 2 remains behind target, putting subsequent construction activities and the targeted physical handover (PHO) of LCS 1 at risk. According to the
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Malaysia haze worsens overnight as unhealthy areas nearly double to 21, Johor hardest hit
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Haze conditions worsened sharply across Malaysia overnight, with 21 areas recording unhealthy air quality as of 8am today, almost double the 11 reported yesterday afternoon. Johor was the worst-affected state, accounting for eight of the
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A-G’s report: RM2.55m in allowances paid without valid authority
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — A total of RM2.55 million from the Light Dues Fund (KWDA) and Marine Trade Centre Fund (KWPPL) was spent on allowances and facilities in 2025 without valid authority, according to the Auditor-General’s Report (LKAN) 2/2026.
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E-Jamin operated without formal govt contract for five years, PAC finds
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — The e-Jamin system, used in 192 courts nationwide, has operated for five years since 2020 without a formal contract between the government and its operator, Dapat Vista Sdn Bhd, due to an initial interpretation that
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Govt launches framework to prepare communications, multimedia workforce for AI-driven changes
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — The federal government today launched a new framework to align communications and multimedia industry needs with education and skills development as artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation, emerging technologies and the green economy reshape the sector. Led
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Singapore tech workers earn 60pc more as digital economy hits record S$144.1b
SINGAPORE, Oct 5 — Tech workers in Singapore earned a median monthly wage of S$8,000 (RM25,550) in 2025, 60 per cent higher than the overall resident median, as the country’s digital economy grew to S$144.1 billion. The Infocomm Media Development
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Switzerland moves towards referendum on Malaysia trade deal amid palm oil, labour concerns
GENEVA, Oct 5 — Switzerland looks on course Monday to hold a referendum on a trade deal with Malaysia, with opponents believing the agreement endangers tropical rainforests and lacks proper safeguards against forced labour. Campaigners handed in 85,000 signatures at
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