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Government to table Anti-Bullying Bill, boost campus safety with additional CCTV
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The government will table the Anti-Bullying Bill 2025 during the current Parliament sitting, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today, calling bullying a “silent crime” that must be eradicated from Malaysian society. “Bullying is
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Postal vote applications for all Sabah poll categories open Oct 13, says EC
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 10 — Applications for domestic and international postal voting for the 17th Sabah State Election will open on Monday (Oct 13). Election Commission (EC) secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said the postal voting applications are open for
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Taxi drivers to get 100pc tax exemptions on new national cars, RM10m for skills training
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — As part of the RM470 billion federal budget for 2026, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced continued support for taxi drivers, including full tax exemptions for new vehicle purchases and RM10 million in
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Budget 2026 focuses on quality of life and economic resilience
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The Madani Government’s commitment to balancing national development with the wellbeing of its citizens by prioritising quality of life across all segments of society and strengthening economic resilience takes centre stage in the national budget
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Public sector to anchor economic growth under 13th Malaysia Plan, says Finance Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Public sector entities will remain as a catalyst for sustained and inclusive economic growth, anchored by the 13th Malaysia Plan 2026-2030. The consolidated public sector (CPS) position encompasses the combined fiscal activities of the federal
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Kenari driver in Sibu’s viral Jalan Oya crash gets two-day remand extension
SIBU, Oct 10 — The driver of a Perodua Kenari, seen in a viral video crashing into a motorcycle and several vehicles along Jalan Oya here on Oct 5, had his remand period extended by a further two days today.
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PDP declares full support for party president Tiong King Sing over Global Travel Meet controversy
SIBU, Oct 10 — Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh expressed full support for Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, describing him as a leader of integrity, courage and results-oriented leadership who has constantly placed
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Malaysia to send observers to Myanmar’s long-delayed elections, says military govt
YANGON, Oct 10 — Myanmar’s junta said today that Malaysia would send observation teams to its long-delayed election, as it battles multiple rebel forces opposed to the poll. A civil war has consumed Myanmar since the military snatched power in a
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Oil rig supervisor loses over RM150,000 in TikTok stationery investment scam
KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 10 — An oil rig operations supervisor lost RM154,291 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scam on social media. Kuala Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd Noor said on Sept 17, the 40-year-old male victim joined an
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Education Ministry steps up measures as influenza cases surge in Malaysian schools
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has moved to strengthen its response to influenza-like illness (ILI) cases to ensure learning continues safely across Malaysia’s schools, following a spike in new cases and clusters nationwide. The move
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