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Immigration ready for 10‑year Malaysian passports at RM350, over‑60s pay RM175, disabled free
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) is ready to implement changes relating to passport validity of up to 10 years, as provided under the Fees (Passports and Visas) (Amendment) Order 2026 published in the Government Gazette
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Bersatu Endau state rep announces exit from party, rejoins Umno
JOHOR BAHRU, June 4 — Endau assemblyman Alwiyah Talib today announced that she has left Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) and rejoined Umno. Alwiyah, who is also the Mersing Bersatu division chief, said the decision was made after considering various
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Election season beckons: Negri Sembilan assembly expected to be next to be dissolved by tomorrow
SEREMBAN, June 4 — The Negri Sembilan state assembly is expected to be tomorrow, clearing the way for snap elections as the state’s political impasse continues. According to reporting by The Star, Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun is scheduled to hold
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Govt taps military retirees to fill shortage of bus, lorry drivers and aviation technicians
PUTRAJAYA, June 4 — The government is turning to retired military personnel to help address labour shortages in the transport sector, including as lorry and bus drivers as well as skilled workers in the aviation maintenance industry, under a new
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Johor MCA rejects viral state election lineup, says candidate selection still under review
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 4 — Johor MCA today dismissed as fake a purported state election candidates’ list circulating on social media that names party president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong as the candidate for the Skudai seat. Johor MCA deputy
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King tells MACC’s new chief to tackle graft without fear or favour
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has advised newly appointed Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman to carry out his duties with the highest level of integrity. According to
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‘Smear campaign’: AirAsia X denies grounding reports, says Philippines flights operating as normal
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — AirAsia X has denied recent media reports claiming that Philippines AirAsia operations have been grounded. “These reports are false and do not reflect the reality of the business or operations of the airline. “All flights
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TNB and Petronas Gas sign deal to co‑develop third regasification terminal in Perak
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), via its indirect unit Integrax Bhd, and Petronas Gas Bhd (PetGas) have signed a heads of agreement to jointly develop a third regasification terminal (RGT-3) in Lumut, Perak. The parties will
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India detains hotel owner as probe begins into fire that left 21 dead amid scrutiny of safety standards
NEW DELHI, June 4 — Indian police have arrested the owner of a New Delhi hotel where a fire killed 21 people, as investigators probe safety failures. Police said owner Lavkesh Bajaj was arrested late yesterday, hours after the blaze
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Indonesia passes bill letting parliament review central bank, sparking independence concerns
JAKARTA, June 4 — Indonesia’s parliament passed a bill today expanding the central bank’s role to include responsibility for economic growth and allowing lawmakers to evaluate its performance. As the rupiah plummeted to a historic low against the dollar, the
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