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Average formal sector wage rises to RM3,167 in December 2025, says DOSM
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The average monthly wage for formal employees rose to RM3,167 in December 2025, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia’s Q4 statistics on employee wages (formal sector). The report said the wage growth marks a
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Global economic conditions more challenging now than in February, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The government will continue to take the necessary measures in facing global economic uncertainty, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the global economic situation has become more challenging this month compared to three
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Anwar announces RM710m PACE package to strengthen jobs and human capital development
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced the Progressive Acceleration for Capability and Employment (PACE) Economic Resilience Package, valued at more than RM710 million, as part of efforts to strengthen human capital development and ensure the stability
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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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