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After years of pandemic disruption, schools revert to January academic calendar in 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The Ministry of Education has confirmed that the academic calendar for all government and government-aided schools will return to a January start in 2026, officially ending years of pandemic-induced disruptions to the national education schedule.
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Singapore PM hails Malaysia’s steady hand in steering Asean’s future
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Asean has emerged stronger, more united and focused on delivering positive outcomes for its peoples under Malaysia’s steady and thoughtful chairmanship, said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. “Asean leaders had productive discussions on how we
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Asean Summit concludes as leaders depart Malaysia after historic deals
SEPANG, Oct 29 — Asean leaders and their delegation have departed for home following the conclusion of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. Among those who left were Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, Singapore Prime
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KL homelessness, separation of AG’s powers
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The issue of homelessness in the capital and the separation of powers between the Attorney General and the Public Prosecutor are among matters to be raised at the Dewan Rakyat sitting today. According to the
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Police launch manhunt over Kuala Langat armed robbery caught on viral video
SHAH ALAM, Oct 29 — Police are tracking down a group of men suspected of involvement in an armed robbery at a restaurant in Sungai Jarom, Kuala Langat, Monday. Kuala Langat police chief Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi said police received a
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Nearly 1,000 still displaced by Kedah and Perak floods despite improvements
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The flood situation in Kedah and Perak is showing signs of improvement, with the number of victims sheltering at temporary relief centres (PPS) dropping to 913 last night from 985 yesterday afternoon. In Kedah, the
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From cutting tariff deals to shaping Trump-Xi talks: Was the 47th Asean Summit — the bloc’s largest in history — a diplomatic win?
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits, the bloc’s largest ever and the first under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership, drew to a close yesterday with several historic milestones. The gathering marked a
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Anwar extends aid to two police outriders injured while escorting dignitaries during Asean Summit
HULU SELANGOR, Oct 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed concern for two police outriders who were injured while on duty during the 47th Asean Summit, and has directed that immediate assistance be extended to them. The
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Anwar meets IMF chief to discuss global trade, fiscal reforms
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The bilateral meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today touched on global trade rebalancing, the strengthening of the international financial safety net, as well as fiscal reforms under the Madani Economy framework, said Prime
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Govt appeals court ruling on Section 233 of Communications Act, challenges decision on ‘offensive’ and ‘annoy’ terms
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The government has filed an application for leave to appeal to the Federal Court on the Court of Appeal’s decision that the words ‘offensive’ and ‘annoy’ under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act
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