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Crisis task force chief says rationalised subsidy policy shields Malaysia, but soaring RM5b bill unsustainable
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 —The government’s subsidy policy is increasingly focused on ensuring public funds reach those who need them most, shifting from broad-based assistance to more targeted support that reduces leakages and improves fiscal sustainability. Chairman of the Crisis
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Saifuddin Nasution says Pakatan has settled all 56 Johor seats, approval now rests with presidential council
PUTRAJAYA, June 8 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today said the coalition has finalised the allocation of all 56 state seats for the upcoming Johor state election following discussions at its secretariat meeting. Saifuddin Nasution
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Govt to use up existing passport, MyKad stocks before switch to new supply contract, says home minister
PUTRAJAYA, June 8 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said existing stocks of Malaysian passports and MyKad will continue to be used despite the expiry of the previous supply contract on June 1. He said the government would
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‘In Johor, we have our own way’: Onn Hafiz draws distinction between state politics and federal BN-Pakatan cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi today said DAP would not be part of a future Barisan Nasional (BN) state government in Johor, while stressing that the state’s political circumstances differ from those at
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Rafizi says Bersama preparing Melaka election push, candidate list due in August
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) expects to announce its candidates and the seats it will contest in the Melaka state election as early as August, as it steps up preparations for what is expected to be
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Tsunami advisory issued for Sabah’s east coast after powerful Mindanao quake rattles region
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Malaysian authorities issued a tsunami advisory for parts of Sabah’s east coast today after a powerful earthquake struck near Mindanao in the southern Philippines, with tremors felt across parts of the state. Malaysia’s Meteorological Department
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Police rubbish Facebook claim of stranded aircraft near Klang River, warn against speculation
SHAH ALAM, June 9 — Police have confirmed that the viral social media post claiming an aircraft was stranded in the Sungai Kandis area, in Section 26 here, is false. Shah Alam district police chief ACP Ramsay Embol said police
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Zahid dismisses ‘political drama’ claims, says Johor assembly dissolution returns mandate to people for stability
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 8 — Barisan Nasional (BN) Chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed claims by certain quarters who characterised the move to dissolve the Johor State Legislative Assembly on June 1, as a ‘political drama’. The
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MetMalaysia issues morning storm warning for Perak, Selangor, Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan until 11am
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across four states and Labuan until 11am today. In a statement today, MetMalaysia said the weather alert covers Perak,
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Muhyiddin reaffirms Bersatu-PAS ties, says party to consider Perikatan proposals
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has reaffirmed Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s commitment to maintaining good relations with PAS, saying proposals from the Islamist party to strengthen Perikatan Nasional (PN) will be considered by the party’s top
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