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Under-30s make up 40pc of Malaysia’s BNPL use, raising concern, says deputy finance minister
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Buy now, pay later (BNPL) use among Malaysian youth raises concern as those aged 30 and below make up about 40 per cent of BNPL transactions in the country, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong
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Education Ministry steps up vigilance against extremism in schools, says Fadhlina
BUKIT MERTAJAM, March 12 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) is closely monitoring student involvement in militant and terrorist activities to prevent extremist ideologies from infiltrating educational institutions. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the ministry has left the matter to
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Two nursery staff remanded over baby’s death lacked mandatory Permata childcare training, says Penang exco
GEORGE TOWN, March 12 — Two female workers at the Seberang Jaya Hospital (HSJ) nursery who were remanded to assist in the investigation into the death of a four-month-old baby boy last Monday have been found not to have attended
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WFH for civil servants under study, may be discussed at Cabinet meeting tomorrow, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, March 12 — The feasibility of implementing work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for civil servants will be studied, and may be discussed at a special Cabinet meeting tomorrow, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi, who is also the Madani Government
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Police seize 62kg of syabu worth RM3.1m at Kedah homestay, Indonesian man arrested
SUNGAI PETANI, March 12 — Police seized 62 kilogrammes (kg) of syabu (methamphetamine) at a homestay in Kampung Permatang Rengan, Kota Kuala Muda near here on Tuesday. Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah said the seizure was the result of
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Anwar: Law enforcement alone cannot end corruption, calls for culture of integrity
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Law enforcement alone is insufficient to combat corruption as the effort must be reinforced through a broader culture of integrity and sound governance practices, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a post on Facebook,
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Gobind urges police to act swiftly on desecration of religious symbols
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Enforcement agencies must act quickly to identify and charge those responsible for desecrating religious symbols, says Gobind Singh Deo. In a media release, he stressed that the police are duty-bound to maintain public order and that
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Man remanded seven days after fatal stabbing over phone dispute in Sungai Udang
MELAKA, March 12 — A man suspected of stabbing a youth to death in Sungai Udang here last night has been remanded for seven days from today. Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the remand order was granted by
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LTAT proves its strength in navigating global economic uncertainty, says defence minister
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) has proven its ability to provide a better dividend payout for the 2025 financial year despite facing global economic uncertainties. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said that
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Keeping Malaysia’s economy stable and cost of living in check is govt’s focus, says minister
PUTRAJAYA, March 12 — The government will prioritise efforts to maintain economic stability, mitigate the impact on the cost of living, and ensure the domestic economy continues to function well in the wake of current geopolitical challenges and global economic
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