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DAP reps who fail performance targets risk losing candidacy in GE17, says Loke
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — DAP representatives must meet strict key performance indicators (KPIs) or risk losing their candidacy in the next general election (GE17), party secretary-general Anthony Loke said […]
Malaysia’s diversified economy, export markets to cushion external shocks in 2027, says Amir Hamzah
 BANGKOK, Oct 18 — Malaysia’s diversified economy, resilient export markets and stronger fiscal buffers will help cushion external shocks and support its growth outlook for 2027, said Finance Minister […]
Vietnam signs free trade deal with four European nations as US tariffs disrupt global commerce
 HANOI, Oct 18 — Vietnam and four European nations outside the EU signed a free trade agreement in Hanoi today seeking to diversify their markets as US tariffs disrupt global […]
Budget 2027: Higher STR, SARA allocations help recipients plan spending, say beneficiaries
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The RM16 billion allocation for the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) financial aid under Budget 2027 has been described as a […]
Warisan leader: Tawau residents endure water disruptions of up to two weeks, urges govt to act
TAWAU, Oct 18 — Residents in several areas here have been forced to endure prolonged water supply disruptions lasting up to two weeks, prompting calls for the state government and […]
WhatsApp scam: Miri man loses RM97,000 after fraudsters use his profile to dupe wife
MIRI, Oct 18 — A man here reported a loss of RM97,000 after fraudsters allegedly used his identity and profile picture on WhatsApp to deceive his wife into transferring funds […]
Sahabat Madani Selangor to boost youth participation in community service, says Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The Sahabat Madani Selangor initiative aims to strengthen youth participation in volunteerism and community service to support local communities. Senior Political Advisor to the Prime […]
MediAsas plan to offer financial, health safety net to Malaysia’s M40, says Dzulkefly
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The MediAsas Plan scheme, set to launch in January 2027, will provide a financial and healthcare safety net for Malaysia’s middle-income group (M40), who are […]
No, QR payments are not getting a service charge from Nov 1, says Finance MinistryÂ
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The Finance Ministry today debunked a poster claiming that QR payments will start carrying a service charge from November 1. The ministry said in a Facebook […]
Dozens of endangered orangutans rescued from Indonesia wildfires as haze chokes region
 JAKARTA, Oct 18 — Dozens of critically endangered orangutans have been rescued in recent weeks from rampant wildfires burning across Indonesia, conservation groups said. The fires have triggered a […]