Security-driven redesign of Malaysian passport and MyKad expected by Q2-Q3 2026, says Home Minister PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is set to introduce a new-design passport and MyKad by the end of the second quarter or early third quarter this year, with the changes driven by security requirements rather than cosmetic updates, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin […]
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 — Bursa Malaysia continued its downtrend at mid-morning amid a lack of buying enthusiasm, with the benchmark index falling slightly below the 1,670-level. At 11.08 am, the FBM KLCI fell 6.84 points to 1,669.99, down from Wednesday’s close of 1,676.83. The benchmark had opened 2.61 points lower at 1,674.22. Gainers outpaced losers
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PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 — Economy Minister Datuk Seri Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir today declared 2026 as the “year of execution”, as the government shifts its focus to delivering policies under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Speaking at his 2026 Minister’s Address, Akmal said this year, which is the first year of RMK13 implementation, must focus
Government allocates RM5mil for mobile labour courts to bring justice to workers in remote areas PUTRAJAYA: The government will roll out a mobile labour court system after August, in a move to expand access to labour justice, especially for workers in remote areas. At a press conference today, Human Resources Minister Ramanan Ramakrishnan said an
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 —The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will not compromise on any form of misconduct or disciplinary breach amid allegations of unauthorised entry and immoral activities at a military camp. RMAF Chief Gen Datuk Seri Muhamad Norazlan Aris said a thorough investigation was underway and that stern action, including dismissal from service, would be taken
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The back-to-school season often brought a familiar tightness in the chest, a worry over the growing list of essentials, especially for those with many children. However, families across the country have expressed relief with the continuation of the Early Schooling Aid (BAP), which provides RM150 per child to ease the
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LAWAS, Jan 7 — A senior citizen died after he somehow lost control of his motorcycle at KM7 Lawas-Merapok road on Tuesday. Lawas police chief DSP Liong Tindan said prior to the crash at 1.45pm near Kampung Gaya, the 70-year-old victim was heading towards Merapok from Lawas and was likely on the way home
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Medical Protection Society and MEDEFEND confirm continued indemnity for doctors awaiting 2026 APC certificates PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has secured crucial assurances from two major professional indemnity providers that doctors awaiting their 2026 Annual Practising Certificates (APC) will remain fully covered during the interim period. In a statement, today, MMA president Datuk
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PUTRAJAYA, Jan 6 — The proposal to limit the prime minister’s tenure to no more than 10 years or two terms is a game changer capable of bringing major reforms to the country’s governance system, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is also minister of rural and regional development,
