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Economy Ministry eyes pilot project as Malaysia’s ageing population threatens fiscal and care pressures
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 1 — The Economy Ministry is identifying a pilot project to address challenges arising from Malaysia’s ageing population, with plans to roll it out next year. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the ageing agenda had
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‘Shared responsibility’: Hannah Yeoh urges public to help maintain cleanliness during Putrajaya National Day celebration
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 1 — Members of the public attending the 2026 National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya on Aug 31 have been urged to act responsibly by disposing of their rubbish at designated areas to ensure the venue remains clean.
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Police tighten security at Negeri Sembilan palace, state offices ahead of poll results
SEREMBAN, Aug 1 — Police will tighten security at key locations, including the Istana of the Yang di Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan and state government offices, to prevent any untoward incidents when the Negeri Sembilan state election results are
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Negeri Sembilan confirms two Undang appointments, declares three other claimants invalid
SEREMBAN, Aug 1 — The Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) has formally recognised two newly installed Undang and declared three individuals who claimed the titles of Undang Sungei Ujong, Rembau and Jelebu as never having held those positions lawfully. The
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Negeri Sembilan election sees 37pc voter turnout by noon
SEREMBAN, Aug 1 — A total of 37.29 per cent, or 320,627 of the 859,760 registered voters, had cast their ballots in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election as of noon today. The Election Commission (EC), in a Facebook post,
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Sisters steal the spotlight in Rantau, casting votes in Jalur Gemilang style ahead of Merdeka
REMBAU, Aug 1 — In a vibrant display of national pride, two siblings turned heads at the polling centre in Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Chung Hua, Rantau today when they showed up dressed head-to-toe in Jalur Gemilang-themed attire, adding
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Anwar says Tabung Haji RCI report released in full, without redactions
SEREMBAN, July 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the full Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on the management and operations of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) had been released in full without any censorship or redactions.
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Tabung Haji RCI report: Anwar questions 13-month bonus payout, calls it breach of trust
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described the alleged payment of 13 months’ worth of bonuses to Tabung Haji staff despite the institution recording losses as a breach of trust. The issue was among
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N. Sembilan polls: EC says no complaints of vote‑buying during campaign
TAMPIN, July 31 — The Election Commission (EC) has confirmed that it has not received any official complaints regarding allegations of money politics or bribery during the early voting period and the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign so far, said
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Stats Dept: Malaysia’s economy expands 5.8pc in Q2 2026 as exports surge 45.3pc
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, up from 5.4 per cent in the previous quarter, driven by stronger performances in the services and manufacturing sectors, the Department of
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