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Kedah exco to face court over higher education access issue linked to ‘backdoor’ admissions claims
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Kedah Higher Education Exco Haim Hilman Abdullah is set to face charges at the Seremban Magistrates’ Court on Thursday over issues related to higher education access raised previously. The Jitra assemblyman said in a Facebook
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Malaysia records 42,807 job losses as 697,000 roles at risk from AI without urgent upskilling, says HR minister
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan has warned that up to 697,000 jobs in Malaysia could be significantly affected by artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation and the green economy within the next three to five
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Lorry driver loses over RM80,000 after fake job offer on Facebook
KUALA TERENGGANU, June 24 — A lorry driver lost RM80,580 after falling victim to an online part-time job scam syndicate. District police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said the 35-year-old man came across an advertisement on Facebook on June 3 offering
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Malaysia poised to tap Low Altitude Economy boom, says Anthony Loke
PUTRAJAYA, June 24 — Malaysia is well-positioned to play an active role in developing a vibrant Low Altitude Economy (LAE) ecosystem, as Putrajaya moves to unlock new economic opportunities from drones, advanced air mobility and other emerging aviation technologies. Transport
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Food court prices under watch as Selangor directs local councils to step up checks
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The Selangor government will direct all local councils to monitor food court pricing to ensure traders maintain reasonable rates amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures. State local government and tourism committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim said
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Zahid: No directive issued to restrict Johor MB’s Felda access
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied claims that he issued any directive or restriction preventing the Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi from entering Felda areas. In a brief response
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Police, KPDN seize over 5,000 litres of diesel in Miri raid, two arrested
KUCHING, June 24 — Police and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) raided an industrial premises in Senadin, Miri, yesterday and seized diesel believed to have been diverted, as well as equipment and machinery, with total seizures
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Anwar makes second Johor visit in three days as state election campaign heats up
JOHOR BAHRU, June 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim returns to Johor today and is scheduled to attend two programmes in Segamat, making it his second visit in three days. Anwar’s programme in the district, located about 200 kilometres
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Police probe suspected bullying case involving 10-year-old girl in Tenom school dorm
TENOM, June 24 — Police are investigating a suspected bullying case involving a 10-year-old girl in a school dormitory in the district. Tenom district police chief Supt Azmir Abdul Razak said an investigation paper was opened after a police report was
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Zambry hails strong TVET demand as polytechnic enrolment tops 30,000
PUTRAJAYA, June 24 — A total of 30,488 new students have registered at polytechnics nationwide for Session 1 of 2026/2027 as of yesterday (June 22), recording a commendable achievement of over 125 per cent. Minister of Higher Education Datuk Seri Dr
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