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RM150 unlimited travel: Rapid KL opens digital monthly pass to all passengers
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — Rapid KL has introduced a digital Rapid Monthly Pass, allowing users to purchase and activate unlimited travel directly through the TNG eWallet application. The initiative is part of Rapid KL’s broader effort to digitise public
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Why diesel? Anthony Loke defends Shuttle Selatan choice to avoid years of waiting
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — The decision to deploy diesel trains for the KTM Shuttle Selatan service was a pragmatic move to ensure commuters have immediate access to transport rather than facing years of waiting, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.
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US, China, or India? Anwar explains why Malaysia doesn’t have to choose
SEBERANG PERAI, June 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today that Malaysia’s policy of engaging all major powers while maintaining independence and neutrality has increased investor confidence and created new economic opportunities for the country. Speaking at
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Anwar lauds US-Iran de-escalation, warns geopolitical turmoil hits the poor hardest
SEBERANG PERAI, June 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hailed the reported de-escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran, describing the breakthrough as a vital win for global energy security and economic stability. Speaking at
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Neutrality pays: Anwar links landmark Turkmenistan gas deal to Malaysia’s balanced foreign policy
SEBERANG PERAI, June 20 — Malaysia has secured a foothold in one of the world’s largest gas fields, with Turkmenistan granting Petronas the opportunity to lead development in two major blocks, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today. Anwar
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Low water levels at major dams trigger cloud seeding and fire warning in Sarawak
KUCHING, June 19 — The water level at Batang Ai Dam is currently at ‘Event and Drought Emergency Level 1’, while Bakun Dam is at ‘Drought Emergency Level 1’, revealed Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The Deputy Chief Minister said
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Selangor hawkers to get six-month rent discount from July under state relief package
SHAH ALAM, June 19 — The Selangor government will provide a 30 per cent rental reduction for hawkers and traders operating at Local Authority (PBT) premises under Phase Two of the Selangor Resilience Strengthening Package. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin
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Anwar in Ashgabat for two-day official trip to boost Malaysia-Turkmenistan ties
ASHGABAT (Turkmenistan), June 19 — After completing a two-day working visit to Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here yesterday in the “White Marble City” for another leg of his visit to Central Asia. The
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Mara to place former soldiers as full-time wardens at all MRSM institutions from next January
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) will place full-time wardens from among former soldiers at all 58 Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) nationwide from January 1, 2027. Mara chairman Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the initiative would begin
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KTMB announces extra ETS trains for Johor voters, ticket sales start today
JOHOR BAHRU, June 19 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has announced additional ETS train services to cater to voters travelling home for the Johor state election. In a Facebook post, KTMB said that ticket sales will open at noon
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