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Maritime industry expert seeks Customs dept ruling on RM220m K8 cargoes, calls for industry-wide SOP on petroleum blending
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) has been urged to issue a clear written position on the Customs treatment of two petroleum cargoes with a combined declared value exceeding RM220 million, as continued uncertainty could
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Education Ministry opens private schools sector to all investors, no more 30pc Bumi rule
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 22 — A minimum of 30 per cent Bumiputera equity ownership is no longer a requirement for private limited companies operating private educational institutions (IPS) under the Ministry of Education (MOE). The ministry said the decision was reached
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If inflation is falling, why do Malaysians still feel food prices biting hard?
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 — Malaysia’s inflation rate is slowing, yet the cost of a meal or a basket of groceries can still feel high for households. If inflation is falling, why do a plate of nasi lemak, a basket
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Najib’s residence assessed for house arrest, but location not yet finalised, authorities say
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — Police and the Prisons Department held a coordination meeting today to assess the security aspects of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s residence in preparation for the former prime minister’s house arrest. Sentul district police chief ACP
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Beyond trade: Anwar’s fourth China visit targets AI, digital economy and skills
SHANGHAI, Sept 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou beginning Tuesday is aimed at deepening economic ties, advancing digital trade frameworks and highlighting the importance of technical talent development. In his three-day working visit
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Tengku Zafrul: Asean’s next integration stage could draw on Malaysia’s NIMP 2030 principles
SINGAPORE, Sept 21 — Asean’s next stage of economic integration could draw on the principles underpinned by Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He said NIMP
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Rauf: BN open to alliances for Melaka polls, but don’t negotiate on social media
MELAKA, Sept 21 — Melaka Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh has advised parties interested in collaborating with the coalition in the upcoming state election not to negotiate such matters via social media. He said doing so
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Lubok Antu and Kanowit schools close as haze pushes API past 200
KUCHING, Sept 21 — All primary and secondary schools under the Lubok Antu and Kanowit District Education Offices (PPD) have been ordered to close temporarily with immediate effect due to worsening haze. The Sarawak Education Department (JPNS) said the decision
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Negeri Sembilan MB says Yamtuan can’t dismiss excos without his advice, insists current line-up still valid
KUALA LUMPURT, Sept 21 — Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said today that the state’s executive councillors remain in office, arguing that the Yang di-Pertuan Besar cannot remove them without his advice. In a statement a day after
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Amirudin: PH Plus in Melaka more electoral pact than coalition given short preparation window
ALOR GAJAH, Sept 21 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) views the PH Plus cooperation for the Melaka state election as more suitable as an electoral understanding rather than a new political coalition, given the increasingly limited time for preparations. PH election
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