Women hold nearly 40% of top public sector posts
Women now hold nearly 40% of top public sector roles in Malaysia, with significant gains also seen on corporate boards, as government policies drive gender parity.
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Women hold nearly 40% of top public sector posts
Women now hold nearly 40% of top public sector roles in Malaysia, with significant gains also seen on corporate boards, as government policies drive gender parity.
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ART deal awaits final ratification notices
The Malaysia-US trade agreement will only take effect after both nations formally confirm completing their domestic ratification processes.
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Philippine lawmakers reject impeachment complaints against Marcos
A Philippine congressional committee dismissed impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos, citing insufficient evidence for corruption and kidnapping allegations.
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Malaysia bans all e-waste imports with immediate effect
Malaysia imposes an absolute ban on electronic waste imports, shifting from a conditional prohibition to strengthen enforcement and environmental protection.
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PM Anwar announces 10-year tax break for education foundations
Education-focused foundations in Malaysia will receive a 10-year tax exemption if they meet specific Finance Ministry requirements, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced.
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Sarawak activates anti-bullying panel after 49 cases in 2024
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Youth parliament tests proportional representation with 12 university parties
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Dewan Rakyat Speaker says 12 university parties formed for youth parliament to test proportional representation, with online voting from March
Ex-MP calls for national retirement fund for low EPF savers
Charles Santiago proposes government safety net as 6.3mil contributors hold less than RM10,000 in EPF accounts
Norway royal trial hears woman’s drugging and rape claim
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A woman testifies she was drugged before being raped by the son of Norway's crown princess, describing a "big black hole" in her memory of the alleged assault.
Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad reopens after restoration and it looks amazing!
Kuala Lumpur’s iconic Sultan Abdul Samad Building, beautifully restored and revitalised with heritage galleries, visitor spaces, and vibrant cafes
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Diesel price rises in peninsula, petrol rates unchanged
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Peninsular Malaysia's diesel price increases by four sen to RM2.96 per litre for the coming week, while petrol prices and other regional diesel rates remain steady.
M’sia records 140,000 snake capture calls in 2025
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APM reports a significant rise in snake capture emergencies nationwide in 2025, driven by hot weather and urban development encroaching on habitats
Thousands march in Caracas demanding Maduro’s release from US
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Thousands of Maduro supporters march in Caracas demanding his freedom, as interim president Rodriguez balances US ties and domestic political pressure
Drone strikes in east Ukraine kill four civilians
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Russian and Ukrainian drone attacks claim four lives in eastern Ukraine, with casualties reported on both sides of the frontline.
Malaysia grapples with critical shortage of oncologists
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Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad reveals a national shortfall with only 184 oncologists, as cancer remains a leading cause of death.
Selangor Sultan meets first pardoned inmate with PhD
Dr Malik Yatam granted royal audience after historic PhD completion in prison and full pardon in 2024
