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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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PM Anwar kicks off two-day Sabah visit with Reformasi anniversary gatherings
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the president of PKR, is on a two-day visit to Sabah, starting today. He is scheduled to arrive at Kota Kinabalu International Airport this afternoon before
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BN to resolve MIC issue amicably, says Zambry
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 25 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will resolve the issue of the Malaysian Indian Congress’ (MIC) possible departure from the coalition in an amicable manner, said BN secretary general Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir. Zambry, who is also
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Anwar, Trump discuss Malaysia’s role in regional peace ahead of US president’s KL visit for Asean Summit next month
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Malaysia, as the current Chair of Asaen, is reaffirming its proactive role in regional security, following successful efforts to facilitate a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand. In a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump
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Seven Miri IKBN students suspended over viral ‘Happy Corner’ prank, says Hannah Yeoh
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 25 — Seven students involved in a bullying case against a student at the National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN) in Miri, Sarawak have been suspended from their studies for a week starting yesterday, said Youth and Sports Minister
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Govt urges social media to verify users with IC, passport before safety law
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 25 — All social media platform providers operating in Malaysia have been advised to implement electronic Know-Your-Customer (eKYC) verification using government-issued documents such as MyKad, passport or MyDigital ID. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the implementation of
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Accurate info on Budi95 crucial, govt to brief influencers and media, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 25 — The Communications Ministry is working closely with the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) to ensure that oil companies nationwide provide accurate information about the implementation of
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Singapore carries out death sentence on Malaysian Datchinamurthy convicted of heroin trafficking
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Singapore has executed Malaysian national Datchinamurthy Kataiah over his conviction for trafficking heroin into the country. The execution went ahead at 3pm, despite the republic deciding earlier today to postpone it. His family submitted repeated
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JPJ busts Terengganu firm using underage drivers to transport coconuts
KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 25 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has uncovered commercial vehicle operators in Terengganu hiring underage drivers. State JPJ director Zamri Samion said a 16-year-old boy was detained during a special operation last night for driving a
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