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Govt to clarify expanded SST, won't burden M40 or lower-income groups, says PM Anwar

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 19 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will provide a more detailed explanation regarding the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST), which will take eff... Read More


Israel's early triumphs impressed Trump to lull him into pushing for Iran's unconditional surrender - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, June 19 -- The world is teetering on the edge of a strategic delusion. With the early tactical success of Israel's air campaign against Iran, and the muted or supportive reactions from G... Read More


DOSM: Average Malaysian salary grew to RM3,332 in 2022, but disparity across sectors and skills persists

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 -- The average monthly salary and wages of Malaysian employees stood at RM3,332 in 2022, reflecting an annual growth rate of 3.7 per cent as compared to RM2,590 in 2015, the Depa... Read More


There's a P. Ramlee tribute concert happening this September and here's why it's worth considering

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 -- A tribute concert for the late Malaysian icon Tan Sri P. Ramlee is set to take place this September 20, featuring some of the country's top performers and maestros. The Konse... Read More


Cyclist shot in back during Singapore military live-firing exercise now probed for trespassing

SINGAPORE, June 19 -- A 42-year-old cyclist who was shot in the back while riding through a restricted military zone in Singapore is now under police investigation for wilful trespass, authorities con... Read More


Volvo's fully electric ES90 sedan coming to Malaysia in early 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 -- After launching a total of four fully electric SUVs, Volvo Cars Malaysia will introduce its ES90 sedan in early 2026. The Volvo ES90 is the brand's first fully electric sedan ... Read More


Smarter ponds, greener future: The UM robot changing Malaysian fish farming - Nuradila Zahirah Mohd Azmi

Kuala Lampur, June 19 -- In the quiet townships of Pahang, something remarkable is happening beneath the still surface of fish ponds. Where once farmers relied entirely on manual labour to clean water... Read More


Human Resources Ministry to collaborate with Penang on chip design academy, announces skills initiatives

GEORGE TOWN, June 19 -- The Human Resources Ministry is collaborating with the Penang state government to further develop a chip design academy aimed at boosting the semiconductor and high-tech sector... Read More


Sabah MP warns against 'local vs national' rhetoric, calls for focus on results ahead of state polls

KOTA KINABALU, June 19 -- Sabah DAP MP Datuk Chan Foong Hin has cautioned against the rising political rhetoric that divides parties into "local" and "national" blocs, calling it a "false dichotomy" t... Read More


Eight-year-old among three injured in Singapore crash involving motorcycle and two cars

SINGAPORE, June 18 -- Three people, including an eight-year-old girl, were injured in an accident involving two cars and a motorcycle in Boon Lay on Monday. The police and the Singapore Civil Defence... Read More