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Govt aims to cut drug addiction rates, boost rehab effectiveness by 2026
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 26 — The government is eyeing a reduction in drug addiction rates and improved effectiveness of treatment and rehabilitation by 2026 through expanded access to services and more dynamic, comprehensive treatment methods. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr
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MACC debunks viral TikTok videos reviving false claims about Anwar and offshore accounts
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has warned the public against spreading false claims online, after renewed allegations surfaced that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim owns multiple foreign bank accounts. MACC said viral TikTok posts
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Budi95 fuel not just for motorists, Anwar confirms special appeals process
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today assured individuals relying on RON95 petrol for their livelihoods, such as boat operators and small farmers, that they will not be left out of the Budi95 targeted fuel subsidy
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300L Budi95 allocation more than what 98pc of Malaysians use
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today defended Putrajaya’s decision on a monthly 300L allocation under the Budi95 targeted fuel subsidy scheme, saying it was based on usage data covering the vast majority of Malaysians. He
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In Kelantan, express bus with 15 passengers overturns in Kuala Krai, two trapped
KOTA BHARU, Sept 26 — An express bus carrying 15 people overturned in an accident at Kampung Batu Balai, Jalan Kuala Krai-Kota Bharu early this morning. The Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) said it received an emergency call through
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Anwar to launch Visit Malaysia 2026 in Melaka tomorrow, marking global tourism push
MELAKA, Sept 26 — Melaka City will be the focus of locals but the international community as well with the launch of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), to be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Klebang tomorrow night.
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Govt greenlights high-tech CCTV at all MMEA detention centres, AADK lockups, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government has approved the installation of high-tech closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems at all Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detention centres and National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) lockups
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DBKL shuts down three unlicensed beauty salons in Jalan Ipoh, 17 foreigners detained
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — The city’s authorities have shut down three beauty salons operating illegally and run by foreigners during a joint enforcement operation in Jalan Ipoh. The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) raid, carried out with the Immigration
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EPF to raise excess savings withdrawal threshold to RM1.1m starting 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 226 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) will increase the withdrawal threshold for members with excess savings from 2026, allowing them greater flexibility in managing retirement funds as living costs and life expectancy continue to rise. The
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Media barred until all 32 child witnesses complete testimony
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 26 — The Coroner’s Court here yesterday maintained the status quo of not allowing media practitioners to cover the inquest proceedings into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir involving child witnesses who began giving evidence since Monday.
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