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DBKL to slash hawker stall rents by 50pc until end of 2027 to ease cost of living
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will reduce rents for hawker stalls and selected market premises by 50 per cent until the end of 2027, in a move aimed at easing the cost of living for
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KL retiree loses over RM2.26m in alleged fraudulent investment scheme
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — A 66-year-old retiree lost more than RM2.26 million after falling victim to a fraudulent investment scheme, according to the New Straits Times. Wangsa Maju police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Lazim Ismail reportedly said that the victim
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Man found dead with stab wounds in Petaling Jaya shophouse
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — A local man was found dead with stab wounds to the chest inside a shophouse unit in Petaling Jaya yesterday evening. Petaling Jaya police chief ACP Shamsudin Mamat said the 50-year-old victim was discovered by
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Malaysia–EU free trade talks make progress, fourth round set in June
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The fourth round of the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) negotiations will be hosted by Malaysia and held in June 2026, following the positive momentum from earlier rounds. The Ministry of Investment, Trade and
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First female Chief Judge of Malaya, Siti Norma Yaakob, dies at 85
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Former Chief Judge of Malaya and the first woman to hold the position, Tan Sri Siti Norma Yaakob, passed away at the age of 85 at KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital here, this afternoon. This
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Govt reviewing promotion pathway for civil service administrative assistants
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The Public Service Department (PSD) is conducting a detailed study on improvements to the service scheme for administrative assistants from Grade 1 to 5, covering administrative, clerical and finance categories. Its Staffing and Organisation Division
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‘No need to worry’: Malaysia’s food supply stable for Raya, says Mat Sabu
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu today said Malaysia’s food supply remains stable and sufficient until May or June despite the conflict in the Middle East. He said the country’s food imports
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Malaysia’s fuel supply steady, says Amir Hamzah, as government moves to secure extra reserves
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has assured that Malaysia’s petrol and diesel supply remains sufficient, backed by local production. He said the government is, however, working to secure additional oil reserves to
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Umno not bothered by ‘haunted house’ remark over Rumah Bangsa initiative, says Tok Mat
SEREMBAN, March 13 — Umno will not be bothered by how certain quarters label it, choosing instead to focus on strengthening internal harmony as part of efforts to rebuild the party, said deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said
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Malaysia’s property sector faces growing unsold units as financing challenges and high prices weigh on sales
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — Unsold residential properties continue to build up across Malaysia as financing difficulties and cautious buyers weigh on the property market, according to a survey by the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda). The survey
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