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Anwar: Universities must balance knowledge, tech and moral values, not just become cert-producing ‘factories’
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The national education system must be based on a balance between mastery of knowledge, technological advancement and the strengthening of human values, said Prime Minister […]
New report confirms Sabah as carbon-negative state, opens door to climate cash
KOTA KINABALU, April 28 — Sabah has been officially confirmed as a “carbon-negative” state, meaning it absorbs more carbon than it emits, a finding that could position it to benefit […]
No deal after 30 years: Penang CM confirms talks failed before Waterfall Cafe demolition
GEORGE TOWN, April 28 — Talks between the Penang government and Waterfall Cafe have failed to produce a settlement, bringing to an end a decades-long dispute that has persisted since […]
As scams hit RM2.9b, Fahmi warns of AI-powered fraud threats, calls for stronger action
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysians have lost about RM2.9 billion to online scams, a figure Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today described as a serious and escalating national threat. […]
Johor Regent meets DPM Fadillah, MB to discuss water supply, energy sustainability
JOHOR BARU, April 28 — Tunku Mahkota Ismail, the Regent of Johor, received a courtesy call from Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusof and state leaders today to discuss issues […]
Muhyiddin’s trial: Mamfor’s RM19.5m ‘donations’ in 29 cheques to Bersatu flagged as suspicious, unusual to give money to political party, banker says
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Mamfor Sdn Bhd’s payment of RM19.5 million in frequent and large transactions in 2021 and 2022 as “donations” to Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia was unusual, […]
LHDN ‘killing the golden goose’? Lim Guan Eng questions tax surge, urges aid for struggling MSMEs
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Lim Guan Eng has questioned whether Malaysia’s rising tax collection is putting pressure on businesses, warning that overburdening companies could undermine long-term revenue growth. In […]
Anwar: N. Sembilan assembly dissolution ‘not an issue’ for now amid crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today speculation that the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly would be dissolved “is not an issue yet”. Anwar […]
Malaysia submits response to US probe over forced labour, excess capacity claims
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysia has submitted an explanation to the United States (US) regarding allegations of structural excess capacity and production as well as the use of forced […]
Umno denies Perikatan pact to topple N. Sembilan MB Aminuddin, insists no takeover deal
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Negeri Sembilan Umno has denied any conspiracy or prior arrangement with Perikatan Nasional (PN) to remove Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, insisting that its […]