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Anwar rolls out allowance plan, giving mothers 80pc salary support for longer recovery after childbirth
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The government will introduce the Post-Maternity Leave Allowance as a progressive measure to support women’s participation in the workforce and reduce the stress faced by mothers after giving birth. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim
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Trump says ‘OK’ with Iran playing in US at World Cup as football diplomacy debate grows
WASHINGTON, May 1 — US President Donald Trump said he was “OK” with Iran playing their World Cup games in the United States, after FIFA chief Gianni Infantino reiterated that the team would do so despite the Middle East war.
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Musk grilled on AI profits at OpenAI trial as judge probes for-profit shift claims
OAKLAND, May 1 — Elon Musk sparred with lawyers for a third day yesterday at his California trial against OpenAI, struggling to explain why his own for-profit AI empire differs from the one he is trying to take down. “Few
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Transport Ministry extends Madani30 30pc ETS, ERT discount to May 14 after strong response
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — The 30 per cent discount offered under the Madani30 promotional code for Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) Electric Train Service (ETS) and Ekspres Rakyat Timuran (ERT) services has been extended until May 14. The Ministry
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Mubarak ordered to vacate Sungei Ujong Undang official residence after 30 years
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Datuk Mubarak Dohak has been ordered to immediately vacate the official residence at Balai Luak Undang Sungei Ujong, where he has stayed for more than three decades. A notice dated April 29 issued by the
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IGP urges restraint over N. Sembilan political crisis, assures public order intact
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has urged for calm and restraint amid an ongoing political crisis in Negeri Sembilan, as law enforcement work to ensure public order. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail
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Search for 10-year-old boy who fell in Puncak Alam drain ends after three days; body found in Sungai Buloh
SHAH ALAM, April 30 — The body of a 10-year-old boy, who went missing after reportedly falling into a drain in Bandar Puncak Alam on Tuesday (28), was found in Sungai Buloh today. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations
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Criminals, traffic violators beware: DBKL’s 10,000 CCTVs can now identify faces, track your routes
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — The Kuala Lumpur City Hall today said all of its 10,000 CCTV cameras have been upgraded with high-resolution facial recognition technology that could help authorities monitor, identify lawbreakers and respond swiftly. The upgrade, announced by
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Ten Malaysians missing after Israeli forces board Gaza aid flotilla, says Sumud Nusantara Command Center
BANGI, April 30 — The Sumud Nusantara Command Center (SNCC) has confirmed that 22 vessels under the Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 (GSF2.0) mission were intercepted and boarded by Israeli forces in international waters en route to Gaza, including six with
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No licence, no blood tests, Health Ministry tells community pharmacies
PUTRAJAYA, April 30 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has stressed that health screening services, including blood collection offered by community pharmacies, may only be carried out at registered and licensed premises in line with existing laws. In a statement today,
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