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Between RM80 and RM250 for fake work permits: Kedah police uncover alleged Kulim-based document syndicate
ALOR SETAR, July 14 — Kedah police have cracked down on a syndicate believed to be issuing fake work permits and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) cards, allegedly masterminded by foreigners. Kedah police chief Datuk Adzli Abu Shah
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TVET 2.0 to get industry boost with direct recognition for graduates
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — The implementation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) 2.0 will be strengthened through an accreditation transformation that includes direct recognition from key industry players, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Rural and
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Malaysia wants to co-fund scholarships with Indonesia in higher education push
JAKARTA, July 14 — Malaysia has proposed exploring co-funded scholarships with Indonesia as part of efforts to strengthen higher education cooperation between the two countries, alongside broader efforts to deepen bilateral academic collaboration. Malaysian Higher Education Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Dr
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King welcomes six new foreign envoys at Istana Negara, appoints five Malaysian ambassadors
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, received Letters of Credence of six heads of foreign missions to Malaysia at Istana Negara today. The ceremony for the presentation of credentials by the heads of foreign
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King receives briefing from MACC chief Abdul Halim on commission’s latest developments
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today granted an audience to Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman at Istana Negara. According to a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s
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Malaysia, Thailand tighten defence ties as regional security pressures mount
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Malaysia and Thailand reaffirmed their commitment to continue strengthening defence cooperation and addressing regional security challenges in a meeting between Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and his counterpart Lieutenant General Adul Boonthumjaroen, today.
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Penang courts more global productions as Mark Wahlberg filming puts state in focus
GEORGE TOWN, July 14 — Penang is stepping up efforts to attract more international film and television productions after Netflix’s upcoming Hollywood film The Big Fix, starring Mark Wahlberg, selected the state as one of its filming locations. State Tourism and
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Malaysia’s working poor under pressure as living costs outpace income growth, says economy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Malaysia’s rising cost of living continues to put pressure on low-income households and the working poor despite an increase in average household income, Economy Minister Akmal Nasir Nasrullah said. In a written parliamentary reply to
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Zambry to represent Malaysia in paying final respects to Qatar’s late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad
PUTRAJAYA, July 14 — Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir will represent the Malaysian government in paying final respects to the late Father Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, from July 13 to 14.
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Zahid offers fully sponsored Umrah to TVET trainees who win WorldSkills gold
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has pledged to sponsor umrah pilgrimages for participants who win gold medals at the WorldSkills Competition (WSC) 2026 in Shanghai, China, from September 22 to 27.
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