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MOE denies viral statement on SPM 2025 achievement by race, says deputy minister
DENGKIL, April 1 — A viral press statement displaying the percentage of student achievement by race for the 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results is untrue, said Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh. He said that the Ministry of Education
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Socso set to enforce Gig Workers Act, urges platform providers to integrate systems for contributions
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) is fully prepared to implement social protection for gig workers, including through system integration using Application Programming Interface (API) technology with platform providers. In a statement today, PERKESO said the
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Energy Commission: New incentive leaves 85pc of households’ electricity bills unchanged
PUTRAJAYA, April 1 — The Energy Commission (ST) has assured that about 85 per cent of domestic households will experience little impact on their electricity bills following the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Incentive, amid the current global energy crisis.
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Malaysia enforces foreign card ban on RON95 fuel at self‑service terminals nationwide, effective today
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The restriction on the purchase of RON95 petrol using foreign credit and debit cards at self-service terminals at petrol stations is being enforced in stages nationwide from today. The latest measure is part of the
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Domestic Trade Ministry: Fuel supply stable nationwide, tighter checks in Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan
BAU, April 1 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has ensured that fuel supply remains sufficient to meet public demand through an effective nationwide daily monitoring system, and will continue to strengthen enforcement in Sabah,
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Anwar pays tribute to JPJ on 80th anniversary, urges stronger enforcement and service quality
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today paid tribute to the Road Transport Department (JPJ) on its 80th anniversary, and called on the agency to further strengthen enforcement and enhance its service quality to maintain
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Ramanan: Two seasoned professionals join Skills Development Fund Corp board to drive skills‑training governance
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan announced that the appointment of two experienced individuals to the Board of Directors (BOD) of the Skills Development Fund Corporation (PTPK) is part of an effort to strengthen
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Malaysia, WHO ramp up cooperation to improve early detection of infectious diseases, says health minister
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Cooperation between Malaysia and the World Health Organisation (WHO) will strengthen the country’s preparedness and early warning systems against infectious disease threats. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said this is being advanced through
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MCMC calls for submissions under Jendela 2 as Malaysia moves to expand nationwide connectivity infrastructure
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued its first invitation for the submission of draft plans under the National Digital Network Phase 2 (JENDELA 2), reflecting the government’s continued commitment to strengthening digital
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Why your morning commute was hit: Overgrown tree disrupts Kelana Jaya LRT line
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Commuters on the Kelana Jaya LRT line faced significant delays during the morning rush today after overgrown tree branches obstructed tracks near the Taman Paramount station. Service has since been fully restored, though residual delays
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