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Fadhlina Sidek hands over approval letter for new SJKC Heng Ee building to provide more conducive learning environment
 GEORGE TOWN, June 13 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek today handed over the letter of approval for the construction of a new building for Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Heng […]
Govt to block water and electricity for illegal structures, including Rohingya settlements, says Nga Kor Ming
 IPOH, June 13 — Buildings constructed without planning permission are illegal and will not be allowed access to water or electricity supplies, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming […]
Defence minister confirms two Malbatt peacekeepers injured in Lebanon, says condition stable
KOTA TINGGI, June 13 — The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) has instructed personnel of the Malaysian Battalion (Malbatt) 850-13 to strengthen security measures and remain vigilant after two Malaysian peacekeepers in […]
Ex-US chambers chief held in Myanmar after book criticising junta and US sanctions policy
Adam Castillo’s book criticised Myanmar military and US sanctions policy US State Department aware of reports ‌of detention BANGKOK, June 13 — An American businessman who wrote a book about […]
Dollar showdown week: Fed signals, oil risks and US-Iran talks drive ringgit outlook
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — The ringgit is expected to be traded cautiously next week, ahead of the June 16–17 Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Markets are expected to scrutinise […]
Indonesia’s rupiah defence strategy comes at cost of higher household burden
JAKARTA, June 13 — Indonesia’s decision to raise the BI-Rate and increase non-subsidised fuel prices within days highlights the government’s effort to support the rupiah and ease fiscal pressures, although […]
Timor-Leste President Ramos-Horta arrives in Malaysia for five-day visit
 SEPANG, June 13 — Timor- Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta arrived in Malaysia today for a  five-day special visit. Ramos-Horta and his delegation arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) […]
Education minister: Schools told to act fast on sexual misconduct complaints
 GEORGE TOWN, June 13 — School administrators, district education offices (PPD), and state education departments (JPN) have been urged to take firm and immediate action as soon as they receive […]
Melaka sees strong uptake as 1,318 women get free breast cancer screenings
 MELAKA, June 13 — A total of 1,318 women aged 40 to 70 across the state have undergone free mammogram screenings this year under the National Population and Family Development […]
MetMalaysia confirms no tsunami threat after 5.2 quake off Mindanao
 KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck Mindanao, the Philippines, at 10.05 am today. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the quake […]