Alfian Z.M. Tahir

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Ex-MP: Is the RM3k minimum wage 'really' within reach?

As far back as 2018, Bank Negara Malaysia estimated that a single adult in Kuala Lumpur would need around RM2,700 just to meet basic living standards.

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PH to hold major 2026 convention in Johor as coalition prepares for GE16

Convention to bring together senior leaders and delegates in a renewed push to consolidate unity, sharpen electoral strategy and reinforce public confidence ahe...

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Newcastle University confirms students from Malaysian campus placed on reserve list

Newcastle University today confirmed that graduates from its Malaysian campus, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed), have been placed on a reserve lis...

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Proton AMA02 set for production by end-2026, compact ‘Saga Cross’ SUV rumoured

The upcoming AMA02, part of Proton’s Advanced Modular Architecture (AMA) lineup, is now slated to enter production in the fourth quarter of 2026.

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Wolf in sheep's clothing on women-only MRT coach? (video)

The situation escalated when she began to suspect she was being recorded without consent, prompting her to approach the individual directly and question their i...

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Call for consistency: Selangor PKR questions double standards in entertainment festival debate

Dr Sathia, who is also the PKR Hulu Selangor division chief, said the real issue lies not with the festivals themselves but with the principles applied in evalu...

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Malaysia’s Green Party calls for ban on export of critical rare earths to US

PHM secretary Abdul Razak Ismail said the party believes the REE—though mined in Australia—are being processed in Malaysia before being supplied for defence-rel...

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Indians in Malaysia less likely to fall for scams, says police

Penang Commercial Crime Investigation Department deputy chief DSP Pang Meng Tuck said targeted individuals often respond to scam attempts with persistent and de...

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Expert: Urgent need to bridge gap between economic gains and public perception

Analyst warns that the government’s biggest challenge lies in translating macroeconomic success into tangible benefits felt by ordinary citizens

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EV taxis with battery swapping system introduced to address fuel crisis

The automated battery swapping system developed by Voltgem Energies Sdn. Bhd. is among the key innovations set to transform the public transportation landscape.

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Government ready to manage external shocks, sustain economic stability - says economist

The country sustains steady growth and stronger global positioning under the Prime Minister’s effective policy execution resulting in greater investor confidenc...

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Steady in the storm: Tuanku Muhriz and a test of Negeri Sembilan’s royal order

Tuanku Muhriz is expected to officiate the sitting against the backdrop of a rare and sensitive dispute within the state’s royal structure — a development that...