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Hospitalisation, critical illness and medical device aid among RM1.42b MySalam payouts to Malaysians, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said a total of 1.88 million Malaysians have benefited from the MySalam health protection scheme since its introduction in 2019, with claims amounting to RM1.423 billion as at December 31,
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South Korea’s ex-president Yoon jailed 30 years over drone operation against North Korea
SEOUL, June 12 — A South Korean court sentenced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison today for sending military drones into North Korea, saying he planned the action as pretext for his disastrous martial law declaration in 2024.
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Anwar to visit Sabah tomorrow for Madani Link launch and National Unity Week event
KOTA KINABALU, June 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to make a one-day visit to Sabah tomorrow to attend several events, including an official launch and community programmes. The Prime Minister will kick off his visit
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Singapore households to pay more for waste collection from July 1
SINGAPORE, June 12 — Households in Singapore will have to pay higher public waste collection fees from July 1 following a revision aimed at reflecting rising operational and manpower costs, according to The Straits Times. The Singapore daily reported that the
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EC sets Johor election on July 11, Negeri on Aug 1
PUTRAJAYA, June 12 — The Election Commission (EC) has announced the polling dates for the upcoming state elections in Johor and Negri Sembilan, setting the stage for a high-stakes political showdown in the southern region. EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan
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Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire as SpaceX IPO boosts fortune
NEW YORK, June 12— Few business leaders have been as deeply embedded in popular culture as Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in internet culture and amassed a fortune that has made him the world’s
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Eleven, including teens, under probe in Singapore over suspected illegal online gambling links
SINGAPORE, June 12 — Eleven people, including teenagers, are being investigated in Singapore for suspected links to illegal online gambling activities and misuse of bank accounts, according to The Straits Times. The Singapore daily reported the nine men and two women,
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Trump withdraws strike threat and says Iran deal could be signed in days
WASHINGTON, June 12 — US President Donald Trump withdrew his threat of further strikes against Iran yesterday and said a deal with Tehran to end the war could be signed in coming days. Trump’s announcement fueled a stock market rally and tanked
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Brace for impact: Malaysian retailers warn worst price increases still coming as US-Iran war festers
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Malaysian consumers, already weathering months of relentless price hikes, face a sobering warning: the worst may yet be coming. According to the latest industry report from Retail Group Malaysia (RGM), a fresh wave of retail
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LHDN makes e-Derma mandatory for new tax exemption applications from June 15
PUTRAJAYA, June 12 — All new applications for approval under Subsection 44(6) of the Income Tax Act 1967 involving institutions or organisations (IOs) must be submitted through the e-Derma system from June 15, 2026. In a statement today, the Inland Revenue
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