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IPOH, Oct 10 — A man lost about RM12.47 million after his crypto assets were believed to have been stolen through unauthorised access to his digital wallet. Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the 38-year-old victim realised this
Read MoreMalaysia awaits Indonesia’s response on haze operation as talks continue, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Malaysia is still awaiting a response through official diplomatic channels on arrangements for its offer of firefighting assistance to Indonesia, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said. Fahmi, who is also the government spokesperson, said
Read MorePLUS auxiliary officer killed in Taiping crash
IPOH, Oct 9 — A PLUS auxiliary police patrol officer was killed in an accident at KM231.3 of the northbound North-South Expressway near Taiping this morning. Taiping district police chief ACP S. Saravanan said police received information about the accident
Read MoreBudget 2027: JPJ welcomes amendment to make drunk, drug-impaired drivers pay compensation
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 — Drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs who cause accidents will be required to compensate victims under amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333). Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli
Read MoreSarawak Budget 2027 among four Bills for final state assembly sitting of current term
KUCHING, Oct 10 — The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting from October 12 to 21 will see four Bills tabled, including the Supply Bill (2027), 2026, which provides for the Sarawak 2027 Budget to be presented for approval. Speaker
Read MoreBanks, research institutions see Budget 2027 balancing growth, household support and fiscal discipline
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Budget 2027 strikes a balance between supporting economic growth, easing cost of living pressures and maintaining fiscal discipline, while strengthening Malaysia’s investment ecosystem and long-term economic resilience, according to industry players and research institutions. AmBank
Read MoreBudget 2027: EPF backs RM2,000 minimum wage, automatic membership from age 18
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The increase in the minimum wage to RM2,000 is an important labour market reform that will improve workers’ livelihoods and support better retirement adequacy for Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members, its chief executive officer, Ahmad
Read MoreBudget 2027: Government earmarks RM60m for Matrade, RM1b to boost MSME exports
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 – The federal government will allocate RM60 million to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) to help build local companies’ capacity to enter and diversify their overseas markets, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said
Read MoreAnwar: Voluntary medical insurance MediAsas to kick off in 2027, EPF Akaun Sejahtera can pay premiums
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — MediAsas, a voluntary medical insurance and takaful plan, will be launched nationwide at affordable prices in January 2027, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today. While tabling Budget 2027 at Dewan
Read MoreBudget 2027: Higher Education Ministry gets RM19.1bil, RM800mil for university facilities upgrades
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The Higher Education Ministry will receive RM19.1 billion under Budget 2027. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this will include RM800 million to upgrade university facilities and replace ageing equipment. “The allocation would be
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