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EPF warns Akaun Fleksibel withdrawals could weaken long-term retirement savings

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    KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — The growing use of the Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) Akaun Fleksibel facility for short-term financial needs could pose risks to long-term retirement adequacy, […]

PM Anwar: Malaysia at turning point to shift from smart cities to AI cities

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KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Malaysia is now at a critical juncture to transition from Smart City development to Artificial Intelligence (AI) City development as the foundation for its aspiration […]

Langkawi ferry operator raises fares for non-MyKad holders by RM10 amid rising costs

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ALOR SETAR, April 10 — Langkawi Ferry Line Ventures Sdn Bhd has announced a RM10 fare increase for non-MyKad passengers, effective April 15, 2026. Its general manager, Dr Baharin Baharom, […]

Paddy farmers seek stronger government support as costs rise, food security at risk

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ALOR SETAR, April 10 — Pertubuhan Persaudaraan Pesawah Malaysia (PeSAWAH), an organisation that represents and advocates paddy farmers, has called for stronger and sustained government support to help the group […]

Federal Court to hear PKR appeal over Zuraida’s RM100,000 bond ruling on July 16

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PUTRAJAYA, April 10 — The Federal Court has fixed July 16 to hear Parti Keadilan Rakyat’s (PKR) appeal against a Court of Appeal decision that reduced former Ampang MP Datuk […]

Cheras karaoke brawl: Magistrate fines 34 men after guilty pleas in gang-linked attack

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KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — The Magistrates’ Court here today fined 34 men after they pled guilty to taking part in a violent riot at an entertainment centre in Cheras […]

MRT Corp to begin land acquisition for second segment of Penang LRT Mutiara Line

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GEORGE TOWN, April 10 — MRT Corp will start the land acquisition process for the second segment of the Penang LRT Mutiara Line that runs between Macallum on the island and […]

Anwar: Go easy on fuel as global energy shock drives up subsidy bill

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KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged Malaysians to use fuel more prudently as global energy pressures intensify and place growing strain on the […]

Sungai Buloh escape: Prison Dept details breach during custody transfer, confirms joint hunt with polic

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SUNGAI BULOH, April 10 — The Prisons Department today confirmed that a remand detainee escaped from custody during a transfer process following court proceedings at the Shah Alam Court, prompting […]

Anwar: One Malaysia-bound oil tanker breaks down in Hormuz, another has docked; no petrol supply impact

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KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — One oil tanker carrying Malaysian-bound crude from the Persian Gulf has broken down, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. He gave an assurance […]

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