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Foreign worker system nets RM381m in fees as government touts transparency gains

Malaysia’s centralised foreign worker management platform has generated more than RM381 million in fees within its first year of full operation

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Ringgit steadies as markets turn cautious ahead of key U.S. jobs data

The ringgit opened little changed against the U.S. dollar as investors adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of crucial U.S. labour market figures

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Johor Bersatu heads close ranks behind Muhyiddin amid internal party rift

State party leadership dismisses dissent by several division chiefs as unauthorised and warn that internal challenges to the leadership risk weakening the party...

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Epstein files revive scrutiny of Trump ties as commerce secretary faces pressure to resign

Mounting revelations about Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s contacts with the disgraced financier have triggered bipartisan calls for his resignation

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Expanded SST pushes up cost of daily meals as tax burden ripples through supply chain

Although basic food items remain officially exempt, Malaysia’s expanded sales and service tax is driving up the cost of everyday meals

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Festive travel under scrutiny as new TB clusters revive public health concerns

The detection of 10 new tuberculosis clusters nationwide has prompted renewed calls for caution as Malaysians travel and gather for the festive season

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Fuel subsidy savings, East Coast growth and wage pressures take centre stage in Dewan Rakyat today

Savings generated from the targeted RON95 subsidy scheme under BUDI MADANI, widening regional economic gaps and the pace of wage growth for local workers are se...

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CPI rise highlights reform boost as Malaysia edges up corruption rankings

Prime Minister hails hailing tougher enforcement and asset recovery even as analysts warn that far deeper reforms are still required to meet long-term goals

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Najib fully aware of accounts, used them to issue cheques, court told

The 2021 civil suit seeks a declaration that Najib is liable for the RM42 million, as well as damages for knowing receipt, dishonest assistance, misfeasance in...

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MACC: Chief Commissioner fully complied with applicable asset declaration requirements

It was earlier reported that Tan Sri Azam Baki had emerged as a substantial shareholder in a listed financial services firm, based on recent corporate filings.

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IGP: Two major crime syndicates dismantled in Johor operations

Authorities successfully dismantled two organised crime syndicates in Johor, one involved in sexual extortion and human trafficking, the other targeting homes a...

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'I miss Mama so much and just want to hug her'

Video of a little boy lying on his mother's grave while his father cleans it has moved netizens with many sharing their painful experiences as well.