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Bursa Malaysia slips below 1,670 amid weak buying momentum

Bursa Malaysia slips below 1,670 amid weak buying momentum

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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2026 declared ‘year of execution’ as Akmal Nasrullah vows government will deliver 13MP policies

2026 declared ‘year of execution’ as Akmal Nasrullah vows government will deliver 13MP policies

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

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Army Chief: No compromise on misconduct and integrity issues

Army Chief: No compromise on misconduct and integrity issues

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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Early schooling aid eases burden on families, says parents group

Early schooling aid eases burden on families, says parents group

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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Man, 70, dies after losing control of motorcycle, crashing into road barrier in Lawas

Man, 70, dies after losing control of motorcycle, crashing into road barrier in Lawas

  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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