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Sultan Nazrin: Federal, state govts must earnestly follow through on MKI decisions
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — The federal and state governments must earnestly implement follow-up actions on all resolutions and conclusions put forward by the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI), decreed the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah. His
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MCMC to secure social media cooperation to bar under‑16s by mid‑2026, says Fahmi
SHAH ALAM, Jan 13 — The government aims to secure cooperation from all social media platforms by mid‑2026 to restrict access for users under the age of 16, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said today. He said discussions are ongoing
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JPN denies defying court order in 17-year-old’s MyKad application
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 12 — The National Registration Department (JPN) asserted that there has been no defiance of a High Court order regarding the MyKad application of a 17-year-old teenager, stating that all actions are being carried out systematically and in
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Chief Justice: Bribing judges would require impossible chain of corruption
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — Bribery of judges in Malaysia is “almost impossible”, although there could be “isolated” cases of corruption, Chief Justice of Malaysia Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said today. Asked by reporters about the judiciary’s
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Chief Justice says 30pc pay rise will strengthen judiciary’s independence and attract talent
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — The 30 per cent salary increment for Malaysia’s judges from this month onwards will help ensure their independence when deciding on court cases, Chief Justice Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said today. Wan
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Cleaner rides ahead as Rapid Bus maps out plan for 1,600 electric buses by 2031, says Loke
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 12 — Rapid Bus plans to procure 1,600 electric buses (EVs) in phases between 2026 and 2031 as part of its medium- and long-term strategy to replace most of its existing bus fleet nationwide, Transport Minister Anthony
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Chief of Defence Force post officially vacant after former Army Chief retires early under cloud of MACC probe
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — Former Army Chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan wants to take early retirement from the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), effective January 1, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said. He said this was conveyed
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Defence Ministry launches major anti-corruption shake-up to restore trust after gold bars, Rolexes seized in graft probe
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) will carry out a major overhaul of its Anti-Corruption Plan this year as part of efforts to restore public trust and strengthen integrity and governance in the national defence sector. Defence
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From sleepy yawns to bright smiles, Malaysia’s children return to classrooms
SHAH ALAM, Jan 12 — More than 800,000 schoolchildren nationwide began the 2026 school year, with new intakes into Year One and Form One. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said over 400,000 pupils enrolled in Year One, while a similar number
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As schools reopen, Education Ministry rolls out buddy watch system to curb bullying
KLUANG, Jan 9 — The Education Ministry is introducing a peer support programme called “kawan jaga kawan” (“friends looking out for friends”) this year to address bullying in schools. Its secretary-general Datuk Aminuddin Hassim said the programme will involve multiple
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