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Govt to assess Budi Diesel quota requests using actual consumption data, says minister
 KUCHING, June 24 — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is taking an open approach to considering any proposals to ensure that the Budi Madani Diesel (Budi Diesel) programme runs smoothly. Finance […]
Education ministry preparing for larger 2027 Year One intake with new classrooms and teacher recruitment
 KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) is stepping up preparations for the intake of two Year One cohorts in 2027, including the construction of 2,596 new […]
Fahmi: Social media age checks aimed at keeping under-16s off platforms
 KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The Child Protection Code (CPC) establishes a safe, practical and responsible age-verification mechanism to ensure only eligible users are allowed access to social media platforms. […]
Business closures, downsizing led to 42,807 job losses this year, says Ramanan
 KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — A total of 42,807 workers nationwide were reported to have lost their jobs from January to June 12 this year, said Human Resources Minister […]
National Unity Ministry unveils plans to transform Malaysia’s museum sector
 KUALA LUMPUR, 24 June — The Ministry of National Unity, through the Department of Museums Malaysia, is focusing on three strategic steps to strengthen and transform the country’s museum sector […]
Perkeso recorded over 96pc compliance in claims processing last year, says Ramanan
 KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) recorded an average compliance rate of more than 96 per cent in processing claims and benefit payments for contributors last […]
Anthony Loke urges Malaysia to take lead in drones, air taxis and emerging aviation sector
 KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Malaysia must position itself as an active participant in the rapidly emerging low altitude economy (LAE) sector, which could potentially be the new growth […]
Act 792 Amendment Bill seeks to extend coverage to child sexual offences committed abroad
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — The Bill to amend the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 (Act 792) seeks to extend the application of the act to offences committed overseas […]
Personal dispute, financial issues believed to be motive in Bandar Sunway private college student murder, says Selangor top cop
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Personal conflict and daily financial issues are believed to be the motive behind the murder of a female student from a private higher education institution […]
Kedah exco to face court over higher education access issue linked to ‘backdoor’ admissions claims
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 — Kedah Higher Education Exco Haim Hilman Abdullah is set to face charges at the Seremban Magistrates’ Court on Thursday over issues related to higher education […]