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Lim Guan Eng presses for urgent aid to MSMEs facing rising costs from Middle East turmoil
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng has urged the government to introduce immediate financial relief measures for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) facing rising operational costs linked to the Middle East conflict. He said
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High Court finds Najib liable for RM4.77b SRC losses, orders RM5.25b payment
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — The High Court here today ruled that Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is liable for SRC International Sdn Bhd’s US$1.3 billion (RM5.25 billion) losses after finding that he had breached his fiduciary duties, abused his
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Motorcyclist hurt in Yan knife attack, suspect torches bike in rage before Kedah police arrest him
ALOR SETAR, March 31 — Police have arrested a man suspected of injuring another individual with a knife before setting the victim’s motorcycle ablaze at Jalan Singkir Badong, near Yan, yesterday. Yan Police chief Supt Mohamad Hamizi Abdullah said the
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Penang DOSH clamps down on Bukit Minyak site after worker killed by falling plywood from crane
BUKIT MERTAJAM, March 31 — The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Penang has issued a Prohibition Notice and a stop-work order to the employer at a construction site in the Bukit Minyak Industrial Park following a fatal accident
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SPM 2025 levels up as results hit record high, more candidates earn certificates, grade average improves
PUTRAJAYA, March 31 — The 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination results recorded the best achievement with a National Grade Average (GPK) index of 4.42 points compared to 4.49 points in 2024. Education director-general Datuk Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad said
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With crude prices soaring, Petronas steps up monitoring and calls for smarter energy use across the nation
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) continues to closely monitor the nation’s fuel supply to help safeguard nationwide stability, amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. In a statement yesterday, Petronas said that, as the duration and full
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Nurul Izzah shuts down viral chatter, insists she’s firmly holding on to PKR deputy president role
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Nurul Izzah Anwar has denied claims that she has stepped down as PKR deputy president. The former Permatang Pauh Member of Parliament stressed that the allegations were untrue and confirmed that she would continue to
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PM Anwar to chair economic council meeting on West Asia conflict tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to chair the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) meeting tomorrow to discuss strategies to address the impact of the geopolitical conflict in West Asia on the country’s
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Selangor reopens RM1,000 higher education study grant applications until April 14
SHAH ALAM, March 30 — The Selangor government has reopened applications for the Higher Education Institution (IPT) Study Grant until April 14 to help ease the financial burden of Selangor-born students pursuing higher education. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari
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Ex-Army chief Hafizuddeain and wife to face joint trial over illegal proceeds
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — The 11-count case of receiving money from illegal activities involving former Army Chief (PTD) Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan and his wife, Salwani Anuar @ Kamaruddin will be tried together at the Sessions Court here.
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