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First female Chief Judge of Malaya, Siti Norma Yaakob, dies at 85
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Former Chief Judge of Malaya and the first woman to hold the position, Tan Sri Siti Norma Yaakob, passed away at the age of 85 at KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital here, this afternoon. This
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Govt reviewing promotion pathway for civil service administrative assistants
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The Public Service Department (PSD) is conducting a detailed study on improvements to the service scheme for administrative assistants from Grade 1 to 5, covering administrative, clerical and finance categories. Its Staffing and Organisation Division
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‘No need to worry’: Malaysia’s food supply stable for Raya, says Mat Sabu
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu today said Malaysia’s food supply remains stable and sufficient until May or June despite the conflict in the Middle East. He said the country’s food imports
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Malaysia’s fuel supply steady, says Amir Hamzah, as government moves to secure extra reserves
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has assured that Malaysia’s petrol and diesel supply remains sufficient, backed by local production. He said the government is, however, working to secure additional oil reserves to
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Umno not bothered by ‘haunted house’ remark over Rumah Bangsa initiative, says Tok Mat
SEREMBAN, March 13 — Umno will not be bothered by how certain quarters label it, choosing instead to focus on strengthening internal harmony as part of efforts to rebuild the party, said deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said
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Malaysia’s property sector faces growing unsold units as financing challenges and high prices weigh on sales
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Unsold residential properties continue to build up across Malaysia as financing difficulties and cautious buyers weigh on the property market, according to a survey by the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda). The survey
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MOHE urges dialogue over Universiti Malaya logo dispute, says legal action should be last resort
PUTRAJAYA, March 13 — The Ministry of Higher Education said the issue involving Universiti Malaya and a student organisation over the use of the university’s logo should be addressed in a constructive and prudent manner. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry
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Trade ministry vows 24‑hour probe into consumer complaints, urges accurate reporting to aid enforcement
PUTRAJAYA, March 13 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has assured that every complaint related to prices, supply, and the misappropriation of controlled goods, including RON95 petrol subsidy, will be investigated within 24 hours of
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Lim Guan Eng urges moratorium on taxes, subsidies for MSMEs amid Anwar’s austerity package
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — DAP’s Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng has urged the government to accompany austerity measures with a moratorium on tax hikes, regulatory costs and compliance burdens, alongside targeted subsidies for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)
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Fomca says no major price hikes yet, advises consumers avoid panic buying and wastage
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The domestic economy and supply of essential goods in the country remain very stable and are not facing any significant impact following the escalating conflict in West Asia. In relation to this, consumers and the
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