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Zambry: Malaysia’s higher education to hit global standards under blueprint, with Academic Bank Credit policy in 2026
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 20 — Malaysia’s higher education system is set to achieve global standards under the Higher Education Blueprint 2026–2035, with clear objectives and practical measures to ensure its relevance and impact, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said.
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Zambry: Higher education blueprint to be living document, aligning preschool to tertiary education
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 20 — Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said the Higher Education Blueprint 2026–2035 will be a living document, subject to continuous review and refinement to ensure it stays relevant amid changing societal needs and rapid technological
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Anwar: Malaysia maintains ties with Iran but will still be ‘careful’ amid US tariff threat
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament today that Putrajaya will continue to maintain diplomatic ties with Iran, but said it would apply “wisdom in international relations to avoid compromising national interests”. US President
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Anwar: Trade value in 2025 reached RM3t, record level thanks to clear policies
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — Malaysia’s trade value in 2025 reached RM3 trillion, a record level made possible by clear policies and good governance, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament this morning. The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
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Anwar says Phase 1 Rahmah Cash Aid payments begin, with payouts between RM100 and RM500
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — The Madani government today began disbursing payments for Phase 1 of the 2026 Rahmah Cash Aid (STR), benefiting five million recipients. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the payments would cover 3.7 million households and
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Shah Alam High Court jails father 16 years for slamming baby to death
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — The Shah Alam High Court today sentenced a man to 16 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to causing the death of his two-month-old baby girl four years ago. Judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin handed
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IJM faces dual scrutiny from MACC and UK fraud office over RM2.5b allegations
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has identified a member of IJM Corporation Bhd’s top management who holds a Tan Sri title, along with a company adviser, as persons of interest in its probe into allegations
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PM Anwar expresses gratitude to all for making Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship a success
SERDANG, Jan 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed his deep appreciation to all parties who contributed to the success of Malaysia’s Asean Chairmanship 2025, throughout last year. Anwar said that all personnel involved, including security forces,
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PM: King’s royal address to be conscientiously implemented by Madani govt
SERDANG, Jan 19 — The Royal Address of His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia will be implemented rigorously by the Madani government, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Finance Minister said His Majesty’s Royal Address at the
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MACC submits armed forces corruption probe to prosecutors for possible charges
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has submitted its investigation file related to Ops Parasit and Ops Star on senior Malaysian Armed Forces officers to the public prosecutor for review and further directives. MACC chief commissioner
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