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Penang picked for Indian Ocean maritime heritage Unesco bid involving 17 countries
GEORGE TOWN, May 1 — Penang has been selected to participate in the Indian government’s initiative for a transnational Indian Ocean maritime Unesco listing. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow […]
Chow Kon Yeow announces late fee exemptions as Penang land tax review sparks over 10,000 appeals
GEORGE TOWN, May 1 — The Penang State Government has extended the appeal period for cases arising from the implementation of the new quit rent (land tax) review until May […]
Fuel subsidies keep lid on transport costs, but Tengku Zafrul warns supply crunch will test households
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The impact of the global supply crisis on the cost of living is expected to begin to be felt by Malaysians within one to two […]
Anwar pushes for fairer wages, telling corporate Malaysia to match profits with compassion for workers
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on employers to be more considerate and compassionate in ensuring the welfare of workers continues to be […]
Average formal sector wage rises to RM3,167 in December 2025, says DOSM
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The average monthly wage for formal employees rose to RM3,167 in December 2025, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia’s Q4 statistics on employee […]
HKL says ‘war zone’ viral claim due to ongoing emergency department upgrade works
KUALA LUMPUR — Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) has clarified that images circulating on social media depicting its Emergency and Trauma Department as a “war zone” since Wednesday are due […]
JPJ denies viral claims of free driving licence offer, warns public of fake ads
PUTRAJAYA, May 1 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has denied claims circulating on social media, including Threads, alleging that free driving licences are being offered. In a statement, […]
Anwar announces RM710m PACE package to strengthen jobs and human capital development
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced the Progressive Acceleration for Capability and Employment (PACE) Economic Resilience Package, valued at more than RM710 million, as part […]
Global economic conditions more challenging now than in February, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The government will continue to take the necessary measures in facing global economic uncertainty, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the global […]
Zambry: Education gaps start early, calls for holistic overhaul of Bumiputera education system
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said educational gaps begin long before students enter university, calling for a holistic overhaul of Bumiputera education. […]