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Anwar: Govt mulls monthly allowance for Form Six students under education reform
JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 — The government is considering extending monthly allowances to Form Six students, similar to those currently provided to students in the Matriculation Programme, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. He said the proposal is
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Anwar confirms discussion with King on new MACC chief appointment, announcement to follow
JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that he will announce the name of the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner at a later date. He said he held discussions with His Majesty Sultan
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Police detain foreigner in Niah after threat to kill sister, seize machete and homemade shotgun
MIRI, April 24 — Police have arrested a 37-year-old foreign man for allegedly threatening to kill his younger sister with a machete in their home. Miri police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) received
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Selangor to adopt Year One entry at age six from 2027, hire teachers for influx
SHAH ALAM, April 24 — The Selangor state government will adopt the Education Ministry’s Year One pupil admission policy starting at age six for the 2027 school session, including primary schools handled by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS). Selangor
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Selangor records 209 water theft cases last year, most involving commercial accounts
SHAH ALAM, April 24 — A total of 209 water theft cases were reported in Selangor last year, with most involving commercial accounts, the State Legislative Assembly was told today. State Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim said
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Malaysia records historic RM203.99b tax collection in 2025, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — Malaysia recorded its highest-ever tax revenue collection of RM203.99 billion in 2025, marking a 10.38 per cent increase year-on-year, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said today. In a speech read out by Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah
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MACC seizes RM18.36m in properties in NGO fund probe
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized immovable assets worth an estimated RM18.36 million involving 14 properties as part of an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of funds by a non-governmental organisation (NGO). In a
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Azam Baki: MACC officers must declare NGO ties to prevent conflicts of interest
PUTRAJAYA, April 24 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) now requires all its personnel to declare their involvement in non-governmental organisations (NGOs) as a measure to strengthen integrity and prevent any conflict of interest within the organisation. Chief Commissioner Tan
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Malaysia hailed as global model in disaster management, says DPM Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — Malaysia has emerged as a global model in disaster management, with international powers seeking to learn from its expertise and specialised response teams, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. He said
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Tangkap Azam Baki rally brings DAP, MCA youth together over MACC chief row
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — The youth wings of rival political parties DAP Socialist Youth (Dapsy) and MCA Youth are set to join the April 25 “Tangkap Azam Baki” rally, in an unusual display of unity over the leadership of
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