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Amir Hamzah: Govt to unlock markets, private capital must drive investment
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — The government’s role is to maintain a credible policy and fiscal framework while using public capital to unlock markets, enabling private capital to play a larger role in driving investment, Minister of Finance II Datuk
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After Johor and Negeri Sembilan wins, Zahid sees ‘blue wave’ heading to Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 6 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today said a “blue wave” could extend beyond Johor and Negeri Sembilan and soon reach Putrajaya, following Barisan Nasional’s (BN) strong showing in the two state elections. Zahid,
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Zahid claims ministry officers ‘pressured’ over attending BN-linked events during state polls
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 6 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today alleged that some officers from his ministry had been “pressured” by “top people” in the government for attending events linked to Barisan Nasional (BN) during campaigning for the
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MRT Corp awards RM3.03b Penang Mutiara LRT systems contract to MRCB-Theta Edge JV
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 6 — MRT Corp has awarded a RM3.028 billion system turnkey contract for the Penang Mutiara LRT Line, marking the project’s next major phase in the construction of Penang’s first Light Rail Transit (LRT) system. The contract
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Johor MB launches Semarak Maghrib and Isyak programme to boost mosque attendance
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 6 — The Johor government has introduced the Semarak Maghrib and Isyak programme to be implemented at mosques across the state as part of efforts to strengthen the culture of congregational prayers, enliven mosques and foster syiar Islam
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KTMB services disrupted after lorry carrying flammable liquid causes power outage on Kulai-Kempas route
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 6 — The Shuttle Selatan and Electric Train Service (ETS) operations on the Kulai–Kempas route were disrupted yesterday following a power supply outage caused by a lorry carrying flammable liquid that skidded near the railway tracks. In a Facebook
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RON97, unsubsidised RON95 and diesel prices down five sen this week
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — The retail prices of RON97 petrol, unsubsidised RON95 and unsubsidised diesel have each decreased by five sen per litre from Aug 6 to Aug 12, 2026. In a statement last night, the Ministry of Finance
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Mohamad Hasan meets UN resident coordinator to discuss Malaysia-UN cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan received a courtesy call from United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRC) for Malaysia Nikolas Myint at Wisma Putra yesterday. In a Facebook post, Mohamad said the meeting provided an opportunity for
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Fahmi: Social media platforms given time to align with ONSA on scams, online gambling
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 5 — Social media platform operators have been given time to align their internal mechanisms to ensure that the removal of high-risk content involving scams and online gambling is carried out automatically. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil
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Malaysia to discuss refugee repatriation plan with Myanmar junta, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — The Malaysian government will hold talks with the Myanmar junta over the proposed repatriation of 5,000 refugees to the country, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said today. He said the Myanmar junta must also ensure
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