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Universiti Malaya becomes first Malaysian university to break into Times Higher Education Top 200
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — Universiti Malaya (UM) has become the first Malaysian university to break into the global Top 200 of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, securing 194th place in the 2027 edition. The achievement marks
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Women’s ministry: Victims of sexual harassment need to speak up, no shame in it
BUTTERWORTH, Sept 29 —The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) is calling on students to know their boundaries, dare to say no, and seek help if they face sexual harassment or violence. Deputy Minister Lim Hui Ying said
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Home Ministry: 1,476 Myanmar nationals leave Malaysia in first ‘voluntary’ repatriation phase
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 29 — A total of 1,476 Myanmar nationals departed Malaysia today under the first phase of a “voluntary” repatriation programme aimed at resolving a protracted, decades-long refugee and undocumented migrant challenge, the Home Ministry (KDN) announced. The operation
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Fahmi: Only register for medicine delivery service through MoH to avoid scams on Facebook, TikTok
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 29 — Applications for the government’s medicine delivery service (UMP) should be done only through the Ministry of Health, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said today as he cautioned against possible scam attempts. “Registration for the UMP
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Guan Eng says foreign workers should be excluded from minimum wage hike, calls for EPF levy repeal
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 29 — DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng today called on the government to exclude foreign workers from any increase in Malaysia’s minimum wage, arguing that the move would help protect local businesses, particularly micro, small and medium
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Negeri Sembilan MB meets Tuanku Muhriz amid royal dispute
SEREMBAN, Sept 29 — Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim was reportedly granted an audience with Yang di-Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir at Istana Hinggap here today amid the state’s ongoing constitutional and customary dispute. According
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High Court finds Putrajaya, Selangor authorities liable for Taman Sri Muda flood devastation
SHAH ALAM, Sept 29 — The High Court has found the Malaysian government liable for damages caused by the catastrophic 2021 floods that devastated Taman Sri Muda in Shah Alam, citing a failure to promptly escalate disaster response and maintain
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AirAsia advises extra KLIA travel time Oct 2-4
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — AirAsia advises all guests travelling through the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 to plan their journey, as higher passenger volumes and heavier traffic are expected in conjunction with the Formula 1 race weekend at
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Fahmi Fadzil plays down Pakatan-Bersatu Melaka dinner
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 29 — Communication Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said today he has little information about a supposed closed-door dinner attended by Pakatan Harapan and Bersatu leaders in Melaka last night. “I don’t have that much information but I
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Hazy conditions descend on Malaysia again as 31 areas hit ‘Unhealthy’ API
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — A total of 31 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as at 9 am today. According to the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, the areas included the Serian Police headquarters
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