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Science minister says Malaysia must secure its own technology to stay resilient against global crises
PUTRAJAYA, March 16 — Malaysia is continuing to strengthen its domestic technological capabilities through the development of artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, digital technology and a stronger innovation ecosystem to ensure strategic control over technologies that will underpin the future economy.
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Malaysia’s maritime guardians step up watch, blocking encroachment and crime during Ramadan and Aidilfitri
PASIR PUTEH, March 16 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has activated Ops Khas Pagar Laut 2026 from February 27 to April 10 to strengthen security control in the country’s waters during Ramadan and Aidilfitri and to curb cross-border
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Wong Kah Woh: MoE to ensure PdPR review prioritises students and parents
TAIPING, March 16 — The Education Ministry (MOE) will conduct a comprehensive review of the implementation of Teaching and Learning from Home (PdPR) among school students and the ministry’s civil servants to ensure that any decision made takes into account
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PLKN adds MALBATT Village Camp in Port Dickson; selection status out at 1pm today
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The National Service Training Department (JLKN) has raised the trainee quota for the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 Series 2/2026 following the establishment of an additional training centre. JLKN director-general Datuk Ya’cob Samiran said
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‘Case closed’: Anwar says 40pc Sabah revenue right final, court move only to protect credibility of past leaders
KOTA KINABALU, March 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that the federal government is not appealing the High Court’s decision on Sabah’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement. Instead, it is seeking clarification on parts of the
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DPM Fadillah: Malaysia’s gas enough to keep lights running in peninsula, 85pc consumers safe from fuel price hikes
PUTRAJAYA, March 15 — The country’s gas supply is currently stable and sufficient to support power plant operations, ensuring that the national electricity supply system remains secure, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is Minister of
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Max lanes open: Rantau Panjang border officials gear up for Raya long weekend, expect 50,000 travellers
PASIR MAS, March 15 — The Rantau Panjang Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex (ICQS) is expected to see the movement of about 50,000 travellers in the three days before and after Hari Raya Aidilfitri when Thais working in Malaysia
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Aidilfitri break: Hospitals still open, but patients with specialist appointments will get new dates
PUTRAJAYA, March 15 — Patients who have appointments at specialist clinics or day treatment centres at government health facilities on the additional Aidilfitri public holiday will be given new dates by the hospitals, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly
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HKL under spotlight: Health Ministry investigates claims foreign patients skipped deposits
PUTRAJAYA, March 15 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is investigating allegations that foreign patients at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) avoided paying treatment fees by not presenting passports. The allegation surfaced on social media recently when a woman claiming to
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Hurray, Thursday’s a holi-holiday: Kelantan declares March 19 public day off for Raya
KOTA BHARU, March 15 — The Kelantan government has declared March 19 (Thursday) as a public holiday for the state in conjunction with this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud said the decision was made
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