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No payslip, no problem? New housing policy targets gig workers
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — Providing homeownership assistance, particularly for youths and gig workers, is among the key priorities of the National Housing Policy (DRN) 2026-2035, ensuring greater access to affordable housing. Ministry of Housing and Local Government (known by
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Pardons Board postpones decision on Najib’s clemency application
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 11 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s clemency application has been deferred to a future sitting of the Federal Territories Pardons Board, the Prime Minister’s Department said today. In a statement, it confirmed the board held
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Classic hits set upbeat tone as Umno assembly enters third day
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — If the background music was anything to go by, spirits were soaring high on day three of the 2026 Umno General Assembly at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL). Guests and delegates who came
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Felda’s future under review as special committee prepares interim report due by end-Sept
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — An interim report containing findings and recommendations by the Special Committee on the Strategic Plan for Felda Group’s Direction 2025-2030 (Special Committee HTF30) will be submitted to the Prime Minister by the end of this
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‘You are not alone’: Deputy minister urges domestic violence victims to seek help after Malaysian mother killed in Perth
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 11 — Domestic violence should not be treated as a private matter or endured alone, as it is a serious form of violence that must not be normalised under any circumstances, said Deputy Women, Family and Community
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Anwar tells PKR to close ranks, gear up for GE16
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 11 — PKR must continue to strengthen the administration of the Federal and State Governments to ensure that implemented policies provide tangible benefits to the people, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also
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Super El Niño to torch Malaysia next March, MetMalaysia warns heat soaring past 40°C
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) expects temperatures in several parts of the country to exceed 40 degrees Celsius next year, driven by a Super El Niño phenomenon forecast to reach its strongest intensity on record.
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No indication of volcanic ash entering Malaysian airspace, says MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — There are no indications that toxic volcanic ash from an eruption in Indonesia is moving across Malaysian airspace, as recently claimed on social media. Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said
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Court rejects police bid to extend Abdul Azeez’s remand, former TH chairman set for release
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — Former Tabung Haji (TH) chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim is expected to be released this evening after his remand period was not extended, said his lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad. He said the
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Sarawak Flying Doctor Service operations suspended after fatal helicopter crash, says health minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 — All Flying Doctor Service (FDS) operations in Sarawak have been temporarily suspended following a helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Miri, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said today. In a statement, he said the
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