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EPF to announce 2024 dividends on March 1
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will declare its 2024 dividend payout this Saturday, a source said amid expectations of higher returns following strong investment performance. According to The Star, the source from the EPF also
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Bukit Aman arrests Johor senior citizen skilled in repairing, modifying firearms for illegal possession
KOTA TINGGI, Feb 24 — A 65-year-old man, believed to be skilled in repairing guns, was arrested by a federal police team for possession of a homemade firearm during a raid at a house near Ladang Pasir Panjang here recently.
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Azam Baki warns cyber threats may fuel ‘new breed of corruption,’ calls for united action
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 24 — Technology abuse such as cyber threats could create a new breed of corruption, said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. Therefore, he said, Malaysia needs to strengthen cooperation with various stakeholders to
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MCMC seeks clarification from TikTok over blocking of 18 local media outlets, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is in contact with TikTok to obtain clarification on 18 local media organisations which were recently blocked, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said that according to initial
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No ‘neijuan’ here: Chinese nationals flock to Malaysia for respite from the ‘996’ life
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — Fleeing China’s exhausting “996” work culture — 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week — more Chinese nationals are moving to Malaysia under the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) schene. Shanghai-born Lauren Dai,
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Health Ministry orders two online platforms to remove ‘eyeball’ gummy ads after boy’s death in Penang
LANGKAWI, Feb 24 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has ordered two online shopping platforms to remove advertisements promoting eyeball gummy candies following the death of a boy in Penang who allegedly choked on the sweets. Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly
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Firms must step up to help Malaysia fight rapid talent flight
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has urged companies to offer more competitive salaries and benefits to curb the country’s accelerating brain drain. In an Utusan Malaysia report, MEF president Datuk Dr. Syed Hussain Syed Husman
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How Chinese brands are gaining ground and dominating in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — Chinese brands are making significant inroads into the Malaysian market, leveraging competitive pricing and quality to attract local consumers. From food and beverage chains to technology and automobiles, brands from China are increasingly establishing themselves
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Teen killed, two friends escape unhurt in car crash in Machang
KOTA BHARU, Feb 24 — A teenager was killed while his two friends escaped unhurt after their car skidded off the road near Kampung Jalan Pulai Chondong in Machang early this morning. Operations commander Senior Fire Officer I Mohd Nazri
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Public fund mismanagement, bullying at military college under scrutiny
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — Public fund management and bullying at the Royal Military College are among the issues set to be discussed in the Dewan Rakyat today. According to the Order Paper on the Parliament’s website, Jamaludin Yahya (PN-Pasir
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