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Interception of Global Sumud Flotilla shows Israel’s contempt for global conscience
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has denounced ed Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), describing the action as a blatant assault on a peaceful humanitarian mission bound for Gaza. He said the
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E-hailing drivers and boat owners to get Budi95 petrol subsidy from Oct 15
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 2 — The government has agreed to grant full-time e-hailing drivers additional eligibility for the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) petrol subsidy, starting this October 15, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF). In a statement today, the MOF
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Israeli forces intercept 13 Malaysians on Gaza aid flotilla, eight confirmed detained
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Thirteen Malaysians on board five Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) ships have lost contact with the Sumud Nusantara Command Centre (SNCC), after being intercepted by Israeli forces in Gaza waters tonight (Gaza time). As of 6
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Strict enforcement to stop Singapore cars buying Malaysia’s RON95 petrol
JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 30 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will increase monitoring at petrol stations near the Malaysia-Singapore border to prevent foreign vehicles from misusing the new RON95 targeted subsidy system. Johor KPDN director Lilis
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Nine arrested in viral biker mob attack on Myvi in Puchong
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — Police have arrested nine men for allegedly terrorising a Perodua Myvi driver in a mob attack near the Batu 13 Toll Plaza in Puchong early Sunday morning. Serdang district police chief ACP Muhamad Farid Ahmad
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Miros probes suspected brake failure in lorry that caused fatal Kajang toll crash killing one-year-old boy
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) is investigating the lorry suspected of causing a fatal accident at the Kajang toll plaza, focusing particularly on the vehicle’s braking system, which is believed to have malfunctioned.
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Malaysia’s economy still on right track with growth, low inflation, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — Malaysia remains on the right track in terms of its economic performance despite current challenges, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said today. He said based on the data received, the country’s economic
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Economist hails Budi95 rollout as bold move, benefits extended to all Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — The Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95) initiative has charted a new course in targeted petrol subsidies, benefiting not only vulnerable groups but also the majority of Malaysians. Previously, concerns had arisen among the M40 group that they might lose
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Malaysia proposes Asean Council on steel to strengthen regional industry ties, says Liew Chin Tong
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — ASEAN steel policymakers have proposed forming an ASEAN Council on Steel to enhance government-to-government (G2G) engagement in the region’s steel industry, said Investment, Trade and Industry Deputy Minister (MITI) Liew Chin Tong. The idea was proposed
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Ipoh man who beat family dog to death in viral video arrested
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal beating of a pet dog in Taman Orkid, Ipoh, after a video of the incident went viral online. The 91-second video, posted by the Malaysian
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