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Anwar: Trade value in 2025 reached RM3t, record level thanks to clear policies
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — Malaysia’s trade value in 2025 reached RM3 trillion, a record level made possible by clear policies and good governance, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament this morning. The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
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Anwar says Phase 1 Rahmah Cash Aid payments begin, with payouts between RM100 and RM500
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — The Madani government today began disbursing payments for Phase 1 of the 2026 Rahmah Cash Aid (STR), benefiting five million recipients. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the payments would cover 3.7 million households and
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Shah Alam High Court jails father 16 years for slamming baby to death
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — The Shah Alam High Court today sentenced a man to 16 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to causing the death of his two-month-old baby girl four years ago. Judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin handed
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IJM faces dual scrutiny from MACC and UK fraud office over RM2.5b allegations
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has identified a member of IJM Corporation Bhd’s top management who holds a Tan Sri title, along with a company adviser, as persons of interest in its probe into allegations
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PM Anwar expresses gratitude to all for making Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship a success
SERDANG, Jan 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed his deep appreciation to all parties who contributed to the success of Malaysia’s Asean Chairmanship 2025, throughout last year. Anwar said that all personnel involved, including security forces,
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PM: King’s royal address to be conscientiously implemented by Madani govt
SERDANG, Jan 19 — The Royal Address of His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia will be implemented rigorously by the Madani government, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Finance Minister said His Majesty’s Royal Address at the
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MACC submits armed forces corruption probe to prosecutors for possible charges
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has submitted its investigation file related to Ops Parasit and Ops Star on senior Malaysian Armed Forces officers to the public prosecutor for review and further directives. MACC chief commissioner
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Hannah Yeoh establishes five new MP-led monitoring committees to oversee DBKL 2026 budget expenditure
KUALA LUMPUR, January 19 — Federal Territories minister Hannah Yeoh has announced the establishment of five new monitoring committee to oversee the expenditure of the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) 2026 Budget. The decision came following the inaugural meeting of
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Immigration officer hit with 53 graft charges involving RM789,100, wife accused of laundering proceeds
SHAH ALAM, Jan 19 — An Immigration Officer Grade 22 was charged in the Sessions Court here today with 53 counts of corruption and money laundering involving a total of RM789,100, while his wife was also charged with using proceeds
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Economic issues, education reform to dominate PM’s agenda tomorrow
SERDANG, Jan 19 — Economic issues and the future of national education will be the focus of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tomorrow, as he is scheduled to explain the current economic situation in the Dewan Rakyat before launching
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