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On final day as MACC chief, Azam Baki rules out politics and business in next chapter
PUTRAJAYA, May 12 — Outgoing Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has officially ruled out a career in politics or the private sector, vowing instead to dedicate his retirement to lifelong public service. Speaking to reporters
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National Economic Action Council urges local authorities to cut rental rates for traders
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — The National Economic Action Council (MTEN) has urged local authorities and state governments nationwide to immediately reduce rental rates for premises and shops under their management. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir Akmal said the move
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Malaysia’s unemployment rate holds steady at 2.9pc in March, says DOSM
PUTRAJAYA, May 12 — Malaysia’s labour market remained stable in March 2026, with the unemployment rate unchanged at 2.9 per cent, supported by continued expansion in employment and labour force participation, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). Chief Statistician
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MOH may add hantavirus tracker to MySejahtera if needed, says deputy minister
PUTRAJAYA, May 12 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) will add a hantavirus tracker to the MySejahtera application’s Disease Tracker feature if the need arises, Deputy Health Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said. She said the enhancement would enable users to
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Pahang approves 18 flood mitigation projects worth RM3.18b, says MB
KUANTAN, May 12 — The Pahang government has approved and is implementing 18 flood mitigation projects across the state involving a total cost of RM3.184 billion. According to Sinar Harian, Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the large-scale projects
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On International Nurses Day, Anwar pays tribute to nursing community for invaluable service, sacrifice
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed appreciation to the nursing community, describing the profession as a noble field that demands sacrifice, inner strength and extraordinary sincerity. In a Facebook post in conjunction with
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MMEA rescues 23 undocumented migrants after boat capsizes off Pulau Pangkor, search continues for others
IPOH, May 12 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) rescued 23 Indonesian illegal immigrants (PATI) after the boat they were travelling on capsized in the waters off Pulau Pangkor near Lumut yesterday. Perak MMEA director Maritime Captain Mohamad Shukri
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Yeo Bee Yin warns RON95 subsidy cut for T20 could fuel inflation and hurt economy
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Puchong MP Yeo Bee Yin has cautioned that it is the “wrong time” to remove RON95 fuel subsidies for higher-income Malaysians, warning of broader inflationary and economic risks. She said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar
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Anwar congratulates ‘friend’ Vijay after Indian actor takes helm as Tamil Nadu chief minister
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today congratulated Tamil actor C. Joseph Vijay for becoming the new chief minister of Tamil Nadu following his stunning political debut recently. Hailing Vijay as his “friend”, Anwar said
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Police bust Manjung online investment scam syndicate, arrest 13 Chinese nationals
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Police have busted an online investment scam syndicate operating through a call centre following three separate raids in Sitiawan and Lumut on May 8, according to Sinar Harian. Manjung police chief ACP Hasbullah Abd Rahman said
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