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Targeted subsidies a more realistic approach to ease living costs, says Treasury sec‑gen
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17 — Despite the view that subsidies are inefficient and prices of basic necessities should be determined by market forces, the Madani Government has chosen a more realistic approach by providing targeted subsidies to help households cope with
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Home Ministry heeds PM’s directive to shelve MAF, PDRM procurement decisions, says minister
KULIM, Jan 17 — The Home Ministry (KDN) has welcomed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s instruction to temporarily shelve procurement decisions by the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) linked to corruption issues. Minister Datuk
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Home minister warns employers foreign workers must have valid documents after factory raid, bogus papers found
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution said it was imperative that employers ensure their foreign workers had valid papers. He said this when asked at an event in Kulim today on the recent operation on
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Home minister: Police arrested journalist as part of due process, not to suppress free speech
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail denied that the recent arrest of a journalist was an act of suppression. Speaking at an event in Kulim today, Saifuddin said, “In principle, we always respect freedom
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PM Anwar: Improvements to SARA ensure more orderly, targeted aid disbursement
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said improvements to the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance, which began today, were formulated with full commitment to ensure that the people can meet their basic needs in a
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Fahmi: MCMC–X meeting set for Jan 21 to address online safety concerns and Grok misuse
CYBERJAYA, Jan 16 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and social media platform X will hold a meeting next Wednesday (January 21) to discuss online safety issues, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said this includes the
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Fire Dept warns public against open burning as hot, dry spell fuels fire risks
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 16 — The public is advised against open burning during the current hot and dry spell, particularly in fire-prone areas such as peatlands, landfills, gardens, and plantations. Penang Fire and Rescue Department director Mohamad Shoki Hamzah warned
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Zahid: Umno defers party polls to after GE16 under amended constitution to focus on election prep
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — Umno’s next party election will only be held after the upcoming 16th general election, party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today, ruling out polls being conducted this year. Speaking to reporters on the
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Anwar calls for education that goes beyond grades to nurture ethics, compassion and social responsibility
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — Good education is not merely about producing academic excellence, but about nurturing individuals who are ethical, civil and socially responsible, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said this principle formed the basis for
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PMO: SARA 2026 to benefit 8.1 million Malaysians with RM8b; STR Phase 1 begins Jan 20 with RM1.1b to aid five million
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 — The Prime Minister’s Office today announced the distribution of the 2026 monthly Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) will reach 8.1 million recipients with an allocation of RM8 billion, up from 5.4 million recipients and RM5 billion
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