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Family of nine in Kelantan finally receives MyKad and birth certs, unlocking access to aid and education
MACHANG, March 1 — After years without identification documents, a family of nine finally received their MyKad and birth certificates, giving them access to education, healthcare, and government aid. Nor Fauziah Muhamad, 32, said living without identification documents had previously
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Time to pay your summons promptly: DBKL announces new compound rates for parking offences starting March 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Motorists in the capital city will need to be more mindful of their parking habits starting tomorrow, as Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) has announced revised compound rates for vehicles parked illegally in roadside parking
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Embassy advises Malaysians in Qatar to stay alert amid Middle East tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Following recent developments in the Middle East region, the Malaysian Embassy in Doha, Qatar, has advised Malaysians in Qatar to remain alert and closely monitor the situation. In a statement issued today, the embassy urged
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Anwar: EPF’s 6.15pc dividend for 2025 underscores fund’s strength despite global headwinds
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — The 6.15 per cent dividend declaration for both Conventional and Shariah savings for 2025 reflects the strength of the Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) investment management and the public’s continuing confidence in the national retirement savings
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MACC trace notices decoded: How they work and what they do (and don’t do)
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — A ‘Notice to Trace Individuals’ is a legal tool under Section 30 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 that allows MACC officers to locate people who are required to attend questioning or provide information
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Penampang armed robbery suspect held
PENAMPANG, Feb 28 — Police arrested a 33-year-old local suspected of involvement in an armed robbery at a 24-hour premises here on Wednesday (Feb 25). Penampang Police Chief DSP Sammy Newton said the incident occurred at 3.57am, when the suspect,
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Police hunt two men after car rams vehicles while fleeing inspection in Wangsa Maju
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — Police are hunting for two men who fled after speeding and ramming into several vehicles while attempting to evade a police inspection on Jalan Nicholas here yesterday. Wangsa Maju District Police Chief ACP Mohamad Lazim
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Beaufort folks brace for another year of recurring floods
BEAUFORT, Feb 28 —For residents long accustomed to annual floods, the disaster has come to feel like a grim routine, with Beaufort estimated to have endured more than a dozen inundations last year alone. More worrying still, the flooding that
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PTPTN chairman: Student loan repayments crucial to sustain funding for future students
IPOH, Feb 28 — Repayments to the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) are vital to ensure continued education financing for future students. Its chairman, Datuk Seri Norliza Abdul Rahim, said the government allocates RM3 billion annually to support 600,000
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Higher education minister: Ministry to continue Dapur Siswa Programme for students in need
NILAI, Feb 28 — The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) intends to continue the Dapur Siswa programme and food banks at institutions of higher learning in the future as initiatives to help students, especially those in need. Its minister, Datuk Seri
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