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Malaysia to increase defence spending in Budget 2027, says Anwar
MELAKA, Aug 7 — The government will seek to increase defence allocation in Budget 2027 to strengthen the Malaysian Armed Forces’ (MAF) readiness and improve personnel welfare, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. Anwar, who is also Finance Minister,
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MCMC: Under-16 social media restrictions aim to ensure greater platform accountability
SINGAPORE, Aug 7 — Malaysia’s regulatory approach to restricting social media access for users under 16 underscores the need for platforms to practice higher levels of accountability in ensuring a safe online environment, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)
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Ten assemblymen sworn in as N. Sembilan exco members
KUALA PILAH, Aug 7 — Ten Negeri Sembilan assemblymen took their oaths of office today as members of the State Executive Council (Exco) before the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, at Istana Besar Seri Menanti
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Tuanku Muhriz reminds new N. Sembilan exco to reject abuse of power, prioritise people
KUALA PILAH, Aug 7 — The Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, has reminded the state’s new executive councillors (Exco) to carry out the trust placed on them and their responsibilities with honesty, fairness and professionalism.
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Malaysia Aviation Group mandates pilot drug tests after off-duty crew member’s Jakarta drug arrest
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has commenced mandatory drug screening for all 1,260 Malaysia Airlines pilots and will implement stricter screening for all active pilots, going beyond current industry practice. The parent company of Malaysia Airlines
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Home minister orders immediate probe into deaths of three cops in Beaufort electric shock tragedy
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 7 — A comprehensive and transparent investigation has been ordered immediately to determine the actual cause of the electric shock tragedy that claimed the lives of three Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) personnel in Beaufort yesterday. Home Minister
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Terengganu technician loses RM58,500 in scam promising Indonesia export approval
KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 7 — A women technician lost RM58,500 after falling victim to a scam offering to obtain a Food and Drug Administration (BPOM) certificate for the purpose of exporting products to Indonesia. Kuala Terengganu district police chief ACP
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PKR gives Nurul Izzah temporary leave from deputy president duties after congress
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — Former Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar will take temporary leave from her duties as PKR deputy president after the party’s national congress next week. PKR information chief Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil in a statemen
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Ahmad Maslan says modular system will ensure Cakna Madani classrooms completed before 2027 school term
ALOR GAJAH, Aug 6 — The construction of additional classrooms using the Modular Precast System (MPS) under the Program Cakna Madani initiative is expected to be fully completed by December this year, said Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. He
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Akmal Nasrullah: KL’s rising startup ranking just the beginning as Malaysia eyes lasting growth
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — Malaysia’s startup ecosystem has climbed into the world’s 31st to 40th bracket, but Economy Minister Datuk Seri Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said the government’s priority is building a sustainable ecosystem rather than chasing higher rankings. Akmal
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