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Anwar okays 10‑year extension of TAR UMT tax exemption, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved a 10-year extension of tax exemption for Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT). […]
Not just an exhibition: Malaysia eyes boosting local defence capacity and literacy through LIMA’27
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Malaysia seeks to leverage the upcoming Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2027 (LIMA’27) to develop domestic defence capabilities and human capital to advance the […]
Citizenship applications assessed on merits, including cases involving children born to Malaysian mothers abroad, says Shamsul Anuar
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Opportunities to obtain Malaysian citizenship for individuals facing documentation issues, including children born abroad to Malaysian mothers, continue to be considered based on the facts […]
Fahmi: Govt orders immediate suspension of new defence procurements from Norway
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The government has agreed that the Defence Ministry suspend, with immediate effect, any procurement of new defence equipment or supplies from Norway, said Madani Government […]
Court allows Najib’s presence at hearing on Malaysian Bar’s challenge to SRC International pardon on July 31
PUTRAJAYA, July 8 — The Court of Appeal today granted former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak permission to attend the Malaysian Bar’s appeal hearing challenging the Pardons Board’s decision […]
Fahmi: Govt retains mandatory retirement age for civil servants at 60
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The government has decided that there is no need to increase the mandatory retirement age for civil servants at this time, Madani Government spokesman Datuk […]
MOF: Madani govt continues working with BNM, banking industry to ensure financial system remains stable
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The Madani government will continue to work closely with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the banking industry to ensure the country’s financial system remains stable, […]
Anwar: Malaysia, UAE to boost cooperation, discuss AI, defence and regional issues
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remain committed to strengthening bilateral relations by exploring strategic cooperation that would benefit both countries, said Prime Minister […]
High Court greenlights contempt case against Negeri Sembilan Undang over appointment dispute
SEREMBAN, July 8 — The High Court here has allowed contempt proceedings to move forward against Negeri Sembilan’s territorial chieftains and two other officials for allegedly defying a court injunction. […]
Tengku Zafrul tells court PM’s minutes are ‘instructions’, says he usually acted on all minutes issued by then‑PM Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — Former finance minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz today said he had considered Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s “minutes” or handwritten notes as “instructions”, as […]