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HR Ministry: WFH productivity not a myth, 62pc of bosses agree
PUTRAJAYA, April 25 — The implementation of flexible working arrangements (FWA) is in line with the needs of an increasingly dynamic labour market that requires more adaptive, responsive and productivity-driven work models, according to the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA).
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Anwar: Two Malaysian fuel tankers stranded after Hormuz exit, Putrajaya opens talks with Iran
JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is in talks with its Iranian counterpart following reports that two Malaysian fuel-carrying tankers are stranded and facing restrictions shortly after exiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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Govt to consider restricting ministerial travel amid global supply crisis, says Anwar
JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 — The government is refining stricter measures to reduce energy consumption amid pressure from the global supply crisis, including considering limiting the movement of Cabinet members and ministries, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister
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Anwar: Govt mulls monthly allowance for Form Six students under education reform
JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 — The government is considering extending monthly allowances to Form Six students, similar to those currently provided to students in the Matriculation Programme, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. He said the proposal is
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Anwar confirms discussion with King on new MACC chief appointment, announcement to follow
JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that he will announce the name of the new Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner at a later date. He said he held discussions with His Majesty Sultan
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Police detain foreigner in Niah after threat to kill sister, seize machete and homemade shotgun
MIRI, April 24 — Police have arrested a 37-year-old foreign man for allegedly threatening to kill his younger sister with a machete in their home. Miri police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) received
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Selangor to adopt Year One entry at age six from 2027, hire teachers for influx
SHAH ALAM, April 24 — The Selangor state government will adopt the Education Ministry’s Year One pupil admission policy starting at age six for the 2027 school session, including primary schools handled by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS). Selangor
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Selangor records 209 water theft cases last year, most involving commercial accounts
SHAH ALAM, April 24 — A total of 209 water theft cases were reported in Selangor last year, with most involving commercial accounts, the State Legislative Assembly was told today. State Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim said
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Malaysia records historic RM203.99b tax collection in 2025, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — Malaysia recorded its highest-ever tax revenue collection of RM203.99 billion in 2025, marking a 10.38 per cent increase year-on-year, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said today. In a speech read out by Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah
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MACC seizes RM18.36m in properties in NGO fund probe
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized immovable assets worth an estimated RM18.36 million involving 14 properties as part of an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of funds by a non-governmental organisation (NGO). In a
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