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Private sector key to ensuring Madani Economy delivers real impact, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Greater involvement of the private sector and entrepreneurs is vital to ensure the Madani Economy delivers meaningful, sustainable and widely shared growth, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said the Madani Economy framework
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From ‘just-in-time’ to ‘just-in-case’: Countries rethink economic models as global risks rise, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Countries are moving away from efficiency-driven economic models towards resilience, as rising geopolitical uncertainty reshapes the global economic landscape, including trade and investment strategies. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said for decades,
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Malaysia to arm border agency with pistols or tasers following Bukit Kayu Hitam shooting
PORT KLANG, April 17 — The government has agreed to equip the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) with necessary armaments, with procurement to begin before year-end, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said the matter
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Putrajaya rejects report of Sebatik land loss, says Malaysia gained 662ha in broader border deal
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The Malaysian government has challenged a news report claiming that 127.3 hectares of territory on Pulau Sebatik now belongs to Indonesia, labelling the assertion as inaccurate and inconsistent with official records. The Ministry of Natural
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Amazon Web Services to expand presence in Malaysia as Anwar urges more local companies to join in
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Malaysia’s infrastructure strength and supply chain efficiency are among the key factors behind the success of Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) investments in the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a Facebook post
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Agriculture Ministry welcomes Selangor’s RM131m plan to boost food sector resilience
PUTRAJAYA, April 17 — The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) has welcomed the Selangor government’s initiative to introduce the Selangor Resilience Enhancement Package, which involves an allocation of RM131 million, to address current challenges, especially the impact of
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Govt may absorb affected overseas students into local varsities if Middle East conflict worsens
JASIN, April 17 — The government is open and ready to place Malaysian students who are stranded or whose studies are affected in countries involved in the West Asia crisis into local higher education institutions (IPT) if the situation requires.
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Rafizi’s ex-aide James Chai to return, meet MACC on April 28 in RM1.11b semiconductor probe
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Political analyst James Chai will return to Malaysia later this month to assist the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in its ongoing investigation linked to a RM1.11 billion government-backed semiconductor project involving UK-based ARM Holdings. Local
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Transport Ministry rolls out tiered ferry surcharge from April 20, exemptions for daily commuters and locals
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The government will introduce a targeted bunker fuel surcharge on passenger and roll-on roll-off ferry services from April 20 to offset rising marine diesel costs. The Ministry of Transport said the move comes amid global
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Anwar says proposal for students to clean school toilets aims to teach responsibility, humility
CYBERJAYA, April 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today defended a suggestion he made earlier this month that cleaning school toilets be made a fixed curriculum, saying it is meant to teach youths civic responsibility. Speaking to reporters
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