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Calls grow for ‘premium wage’ model as talent flight concerns mount

Santiago stressed that Johor’s Premium Wage initiative should not remain confined to a single state, but instead be expanded nationwide as part of a broader str...

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The ruler who doesn’t need to be seen giving

In a time when generosity is often measured by visibility, the Yang di-Pertuan Besar has built a different kind of legacy — one that is felt more than it is see...

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JustMarkets launches anniversary contest with over RM50,000 in prizes

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Malaysia faces intensifying El Niño threat amid record heat, warning of food and public health risks

The potentially stronger El Niño cycle could deepen heat stress, strain food supplies and raise living costs

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Sarawak seeks China collaboration to fix growing doctor shortage

Dr Sim revealed plans for a new medical school linked to a top university in Shanghai, with final approval from Beijing now the last hurdle.

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Tourist claims he was locked in car, threatened to pay RM300 from KLIA T2 to T1

In a post shared on a Facebook travel group, the tourist, identified as Mitra Ardron, recounted his experience after arriving at KLIA Terminal 2 on a flight fro...

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DAP’s Marina rubbishes claims of being ‘bought over’

In a Facebook post, she defended her measured approach, citing Sun Tzu’s Art of War and arguing that the best outcomes are achieved without conflict.

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Policewoman reunites with teacher who helped pay her STPM fees

Ain Ahmad recently shared her story on TikTok in conjunction with Teacher’s Day last month, paying tribute to her former teacher, Koay Aun Chuan, a retired educ...

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Hulu Selangor cannot afford to wait for a government specialist hospital – PKR leader

Hulu Selangor, he noted, covers nearly 20 per cent of Selangor’s land area—making it larger than the state of Melaka—and is home to an estimated 300,000 residen...

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600 Indian, mamak restaurants, on verge of closure due to lack of workers, claim associations

The Malaysian Indian Restaurant Owners Association (Primas), and the Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners Association (Presma), said the lack of workers has made...

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Hot Soup incident at Kota Damansara FamilyMart sparks online backlash (video)

The incident is believed to have taken place at The Cove, Kota Damansara, and has since gone viral on platforms like TikTok and Threads.

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Thailand moves to stop lawsuits from being used to silence critics

The guidance urges courts to look beyond the surface of criminal complaints, particularly in cases involving public interest