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Job losses near 39,000 in five months with Malaysians aged 25 to 39 hardest hit, says HR Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — Nearly 39,000 Malaysians lost their jobs in the first five months of this year, prompting the government to strengthen support measures for affected workers. According to data cited by ETHRWorldSEA, the Human Resources Ministry said
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Legal action likely over Tambirat Waterfront project collapse, delaying Phase Two and the regatta, says Sarawak minister
KUCHING, June 21 — The stalled Phase One of the Tambirat Waterfront project is likely to end up in court following the collapse of part of the riverside development, a setback that has also delayed the return of the long-awaited
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Police seal Bercham storm‑hit areas, tighten movement controls to curb theft
IPOH, June 21 — Police have sealed off five zones within disaster-affected areas in Bercham and restricted movement in and out to prevent theft or house break-ins. Ipoh district police chief ACP Muhammad Najib Hamzah said some flexibility is given
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MOF: Diesel price to drop to RM2.10 per litre from July 2026 under MyKad‑based subsidy mechanism
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — The subsidised diesel price for Malaysians will fall to RM2.10 per litre starting July 2026, following an announcement by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Bintulu today. According to a press
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Federal allocations to states guided by Constitution, says Pasir Gudang MP
JOHOR BAHRU, June 21 — The Madani Government is guided by written laws and the Federal Constitution in matters involving financial allocations to states, including Johor, said Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Abdul Karim. In a statement, he said Article 109(1)
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Perikatan to review coalition membership, logo and Johor, Negeri Sembilan poll strategy at emergency meeting tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) will convene an emergency meeting tomorrow to determine the coalition’s next steps, including matters related to its logo for the upcoming state elections and party membership. According to a meeting notice dated
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Dr Sim urges deaf community to harness emerging technologies as Sarawak works to improve accessibility for PwDs
KUCHING, June 21 — Sarawak still has significant ground to cover in improving infrastructure and accessibility for persons with disabilities (PwDs), particularly members of the deaf community, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said the state
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Diabetes remains one of Malaysia’s biggest public health challenges, says Sarawak Health director
KUCHING, June 21 — Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), particularly diabetes, continue to pose major public health challenges in Malaysia. Sarawak State Health Department director Dr Veronica Lugah said data collected nationwide showed a significant number of Malaysians are affected by NCDs.
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Army freezes hand‑grenade drills as investigation into Kedah training blast is fast‑tracked, says defence minister
KOTA TINGGI, June 21 — The Malaysian Army has temporarily suspended all hand grenade training activities following a fatal blast during a training session at Hobart Camp, Kedah, which claimed the lives of two personnel. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed
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Kuching South mayor urges public to report murky water issues to Sarawak Water, not on social media
KUCHING, June 21 — Members of the public are urged to lodge formal complaints with Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd whenever they encounter water supply issues such as murky water. Kuching South mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said lodging complaints through
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