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MCMC: Scammers turn to RCS, iMessage after hyperlink restrictions on SMS
PETALING JAYA, Aug 21 — Online scams have been detected shifting to messaging services such as Rich Communication Services (RCS) and iMessage to spread phishing links following the enforcement of hyperlink restrictions on short messaging service (SMS). Selangor Malaysian Communications
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MOE studying co-curricular recognition for prison school students seeking university admission
KAJANG, Aug 21 — The Education Ministry (MOE) will look into awarding merit for participation in co-curricular activities, including sports, by students at prison institutions for consideration in university admission. Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the move was important to ensure
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Fadhlina pushes swift investigation into alleged bullying, racial discrimination at KL school after student’s death
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The Schools Inspectorate, District Education Office and Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Education Department have been directed to promptly complete an internal investigation into the alleged bullying and discrimination at a school here recently. Education
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Anwar says Malaysia has adhered to One-China policy since Tun Abdul Razak’s time, will continue to uphold it
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today defended Malaysia’s adherence to the One-China policy following criticism from Taiwanese lawmakers over his recent remarks on Taiwan. This came after comments he made in a recent Al
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Developer withdraws Kota Damansara data centre application after public raises concerns, says Ramanan
PETALING JAYA, Aug 20 — The proposed data centre project in Kota Damansara is off the table for now, after the developer withdrew its planning permission application to the Petaling Jaya City Council. Sungai Buloh Member of Parliament Datuk Seri
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Anwar rules out full GST return, citing cost-of-living concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ruled out the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as Malaysia’s primary tax pillar, maintaining that a broad-based consumption tax would disproportionately burden the nation’s low-income groups. Speaking to
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Teo Nie Ching urges platforms to fully comply with Risk Mitigation Code to curb online fraud
KLANG, Aug 20 — The government hopes that all online platforms will fully comply with the Risk Mitigation Code, which came into force on June 1 under the Online Safety Act 2025 (Act 866), to strengthen measures against fraudulent and
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SARI@KRT programme to help 1,400 domestic violence survivors nationwide rebuild lives, says Nancy Shukri
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) has launched the Santun Kasih Pemandiri@Keganasan Rumah Tangga (SARI@KRT) programme to assist 1,400 domestic violence survivors nationwide in rebuilding their lives. Its minister, Datuk Seri Nancy
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Jo Ghani: Malaysia’s LNG exports cushioning blow of Hormuz crisis
IPOH, Aug 20 — Malaysia is better positioned to weather the fallout from the Strait of Hormuz disruption than nations solely dependent on imported energy, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. While Malaysia remains
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Zambry: Higher Education Ministry unveils 2026-2030 plan to strengthen graduate employability
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) today launched the 2026-2030 Graduate Employability Strategic Plan (PSKG) to strengthen the country’s graduate employability ecosystem through a more comprehensive and integrated approach. Its minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir
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