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KUALA LUMPUR: Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat Berhad (ALR) has introduced the SMART Merdeka Unlimited Travel Pass (MUTP) to celebrate National Day and Malaysia Day. Priced at RM68, the pass will be available from August 16 to September 16, offering nearly 50% savings for SMART Tunnel users. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi called the MUTP… Continue reading Smart Merdeka Pass offers 50% toll savings for KL commuters

KUALA LUMPUR: Internet and communication coverage in populated areas across Malaysia has reached 98.82 per cent as of July 31, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. For 5G coverage, he said Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) has completed the construction of 7,489 transmitter sites, collectively providing 82.4 per cent coverage in populated areas. “The number… Continue reading Malaysia internet coverage hits 98.82% with 5G expansion plans

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 1,171 private housing projects worth RM113.55 billion have been revived by the Task Force for Sick and Abandoned Private Housing Projects (TFST) under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT). Deputy Minister Aiman Athirah Sabu stated that this achievement involved the revival of 139,848 housing units since TFST’s first… Continue reading RM113 bln sick and abandoned housing projects revived by KPKT

KUALA KRAI: An unemployed man was charged in the Magistrate’s Court today with the murder of his father. Narosman Othman, 39, did not enter a plea as murder cases are under the High Court’s jurisdiction. He is accused of killing Othman Jusoh, 74, at a house in Kampung Kuala Gris between 6 am and 6.30… Continue reading Unemployed man charged with father’s murder in Kuala Krai

KUALA LUMPUR: All 59 inmates from Henry Gurney Schools who sat for the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination achieved a 100% pass rate. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah revealed that 40% of them scored at least one A. He credited the success to coordinated efforts by school authorities and teaching… Continue reading Henry Gurney Schools achieve 100% SPM pass rate in 2024

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Department of Insolvency reported 4,194 bankruptcy cases among civil servants between 2020 and June 2025. This figure represents 0.3 percent of the country’s 1.6 million public sector workforce. Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying highlighted the role of the Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) in assisting those with financial… Continue reading Civil servant bankruptcies in Malaysia hit 4,194 cases from 2020 to 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) reforms have boosted graduate employability to 95.1 per cent, with more than 430,000 students now enrolled nationwide, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is also National TVET Council (MTVET) chairman, said 53.56 per cent of the country’s secondary… Continue reading TVET reforms lift Malaysia’s graduate employability to 95.1 pct – Ahmad Zahid

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (PEMADAM) has called for a nationwide ban on the import, production, and sale of vape and e-cigarettes. PEMADAM also seeks new laws to prohibit all vaping devices, regardless of nicotine content. The proposal was among seven motions approved at PEMADAM’s 46th national assembly. Datuk Jamelah A. Bakar, PEMADAM National… Continue reading PEMADAM calls for nationwide ban on vape and e-cigarettes in Malaysia

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has successfully dismantled a major smuggling syndicate masterminded by senior Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) officers operating in southern Malaysia through Operation Sohor. The operation was conducted by MACC Headquarters’ Intelligence Division with assistance from the Anti-Corruption Tactical Squad (ACTS). According to sources, five senior military officers and five… Continue reading MACC busts military smuggling syndicate in Operation Sohor

KUCHING: Sarawak is embarking on an ambitious renewable energy transformation that could see the state’s power generation capacity nearly double by 2030, supported by a comprehensive plan to train thousands of skilled technologists. The Malaysian state is expanding its renewable energy portfolio beyond its current 70% clean hydropower generation through multiple groundbreaking initiatives. Floating solar… Continue reading Sarawak powers up green energy drive with 10,000 technologist goal

KUALA LUMPUR: An investigation committee found no evidence of abuse in the death of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Reserve Officers Training Unit cadet Syamsul Haris Shamsudin. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the findings involved input from multiple ministries, including Defence, Home, Health, and Higher Education. The 22-year-old trainee died a day after starting… Continue reading No abuse found in UTM Palapes cadet death, says defence minister

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court today unanimously dismissed the Attorney-General’s (AG) appeal regarding the purported existence of an additional document allegedly authorising former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest. The decision was delivered by a three-member bench comprising Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri… Continue reading Najib: Apex Court dismisses AG’S appeal on additional document, remits matter to KL High Court