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Melaka local councils to give small traders one-month rent waiver, 30 per cent discount starting July 1
MELAKA, May 5 — The one-month business premises rent waiver initiative introduced by the Melaka state government, effective July 1, is expected to provide significant relief to small-scale traders across the state. State Senior Executive Councillor for Housing, Local Government,
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National Art Gallery awaits 1MDB-linked paintings with ‘meticulous preparations’
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The National Art Gallery is prepared to receive four international masterpieces acquired with 1MDB funds, which have now been repatriated to Malaysia. In a statement today, the National Art Gallery informed that the handover process
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Five-year jail term for former policeman who blackmailed man with intimate videos
PUTRAJAYA, May 5 — A former police corporal has been ordered to serve a five-year prison sentence starting today for blackmailing a man by threatening to report intimate videos of him with his fiancée to the religious authorities, after the
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Pakatan leaders say N. Sembilan snap election could come anytime
SEREMBAN, May 7 — After weeks of political uncertainty in Negeri Sembilan, the Pakatan Harapan top leadership has urged supporters and residents to brace for a possible snap election, as its relationship with the state’s Umno chapter remains strained. Menteri
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Fahmi: Aminuddin remains Negeri Sembilan MB after Umno, Pakatan leaders resolve dispute
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said today the dispute surrounding the Negeri Sembilan government has been resolved following a meeting between the top leadership of Umno and Pakatan Harapan yesterday. Fahmi said the state government
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Works Ministry rolls out EV charging system guidelines, first of its kind in Malaysia, says Ahmad Maslan
SEREMBAN, May 6 — The Ministry of Works (KKR) launched the Design and Installation Guidelines for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Systems in conjunction with the 2026 Senior Officers’ Conference (SOC) of the Public Works Department (JKR). Its deputy minister, Datuk
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Johor to trial Jalan Skudai contraflow lane ahead of RTS Link launch in 2027
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 5 — A contraflow lane will be implemented along the Senai-Johor Bahru corridor, particularly Jalan Skudai, to address critical traffic congestion following the commencement of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link operations expected next year.
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MCMC calls for public support after 10 ICT projects shortlisted for WSIS Prizes 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — A total of 10 information and communications technology (ICT) projects under the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) have been shortlisted for the prestigious World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026. In a
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Tabung Haji system ensures Haj eligibility based on quota and queue, not higher payments, says licensed operator
MECCA, May 6 — The queue system and quota allocation are the main criteria used by Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) to determine Malaysian pilgrims’ eligibility, with no influence from financial capacity or higher package payments. Licensed Haj operators (PJH) operations
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Johor draws RM10b in potential investments after Shanghai trip, says exco
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 6 — Johor has attracted strong interest from 36 international investors, with potential initial investment commitments worth about RM10 billion, state investment, trade, consumer affairs and human resources committee chairman Lee Ting Han said today. Speaking during
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