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On 11th anniversary, DPM Zahid says Nadma’s preparedness key to helping Malaysians when disaster strikes

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Disaster management is challenging, but the National Disaster Management Agency’s (Nadma) commitment to preparedness remains key to supporting people when the country faces disasters, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Paying

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Watching the F1 in Sepang this weekend? KLIA urges visitors to ditch cars, use public transport

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is advising visitors attending the Formula 1 (F1) Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 at Sepang International Circuit (SIC), from October 2 to 4, to use public transportation, as a significant

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MACC chief says no asset declaration notice was served on ex-minister Saravanan’s 12-year-old son

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) did not serve an asset declaration notice on former human resources minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan’s 12-year-old son, its chief commissioner said today, after the politician complained that the child

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Lorry carrying 120 chemical drums spills load on SKVE after locking barrier fails, Hazmat team deployed

SHAH ALAM, Oct 1 — The failure of a locking barrier on a lorry carrying a chemical mixture containing 50 per cent zinc oxide is believed to have caused a spill on the South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE) heading towards

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Budget 2027: Childcare group proposes doubling tax relief for daycare fees to RM6,000

KUANTAN, Oct 1 — The Malaysia Children Daycare Association has proposed that the government increase individual income tax relief for fees paid to registered childcare centres from RM3,000 to RM6,000 annually under Budget 2027. Its founder and chairman, Ng Chun

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Meta given until Oct 2 to respond over WhatsApp account issues, says MCMC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is demanding a comprehensive explanation from Meta regarding issues involving WhatsApp accounts that have been suspended, rendered inaccessible, or accessed without authorisation. In a statement yesterday, MCMC informed

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ECRL explained: How fast, how far and when will Malaysia’s new East Coast rail link open?

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) could begin carrying passengers as early as mid-December, ahead of its original January 2027 launch target. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on September 23 that the government wants

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