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As fuel costs rise, Malaysians urged to rethink spending, travel and daily habits
PUTRAJAYA, April 14 — Amid global economic uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions and volatile crude oil prices, the key question is no longer only how effectively governments can manage the crisis, but how far the public is prepared to help limit its
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WFH trims travel expenses yet raises home power bills, says expert
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — For Suzana Abdullah, the flexibility of working from home (WFH) on a rotational basis implemented by her company has provided her with significant relief in terms of daily expenses. Without such an arrangement, the 32-year-old administrative
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DPM Fadillah: RM2.6b flood mitigation plan for Kuching awaits Cabinet approval
KOTA SAMARAHAN, April 13 — The federal government estimates that RM2.6 billion is needed to complete two major flood mitigation (RTB) initiatives in Kuching, covering Phase 2 of the Kuching City RTB and the Sungai Samariang RTB, said Deputy Prime
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Police smash KLIA drug trafficking rings, seize 82kg worth RM5.45m
SHAH ALAM, April 13 — Police have crippled international drug trafficking syndicates in raids around Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Sepang, resulting in the seizure of 82 kilogrammes of drugs estimated to be worth RM5.45 million. Selangor police chief Datuk
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Anwar: No Petronas role in alleged diesel supply to Philippines, calls for an end to row
KUALA TERENGGANU, April 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for an end to the controversy over allegations of diesel supply to the Philippines, saying the claim is untrue. He said the company supplying the fuel to
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Federal govt allocates RM60m to tackle poverty in Terengganu, says Anwar
KUALA TERENGGANU, April 13 — The federal government has approved an allocation of RM60 million for poverty eradication programmes in Terengganu this year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the programme covers efforts to increase people’s income
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Escaped Pakistani detainee case: Police probe SOP lapses, weaknesses
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — Police have opened an investigation paper to identify any weaknesses or non-compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP) following the escape of a Pakistani man from Sungai Buloh Prison in an incident last Thursday. Selangor police
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Anwar: Speed up RM27m Terengganu Matriculation College project
MARANG, April 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the construction project of the Terengganu Matriculation College in Bukit Payong here, with an initial allocation of RM27 million, to be expedited in order to create broader
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Sabah CM: Quick-impact projects must be fast-tracked for the benefit of Sabahans
KOTA KINABALU, April 13 — The Sabah government wants urgent, quick-impact small-scale projects that can be completed promptly to be prioritised, particularly in the education and healthcare sectors. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said these small-scale projects must be
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‘Even burger stalls look better’: Home minister orders upgrades for Malaysia’s border posts
PUTRAJAYA, April 13 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today instructed several Malaysia’s border posts to be upgraded as some are currently in a state that is less presentable than even a burger stall. He said he personally
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