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Three Perak mining companies can restart after water pollution probe, authorities warn strict compliance is required IPOH: Three mining companies in Perak have been allowed to resume operations after a suspension linked to the Sungai Perak water turning blue. State Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the decision took effect from January 13 following […]

SHAH ALAM, Jan 26 — The Selangor government has decided to call a halt to the proposed pig farming project in Bukit Tagar following public concern and objections, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said. He said the decision was made while the state looks for alternative locations and holds discussions with livestock operators, as

THE Malaysian ringgit rose to the strongest level in more than seven years, buoyed by optimism over the country’s ties to the artificial intelligence supply chain and the nation’s growth outlook. The benchmark equity index also advanced. Read full story The Star : Business Feed

Works Ministry allocates emergency funds to repair hybrid power systems in 43 flood-hit rural schools KUCHING: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (pic) announced today that RM30 million in federal funds has been earmarked specifically for urgent repairs to hybrid-electricity generation facilities damaged across 43 schools throughout Sarawak. The minister made the announcement during

Tabika dan Tadika Kemas akan selaras silibus untuk kanak-kanak 3 dan 4 tahun sebagai persediaan ke prasekolah wajib di bawah RPN 2026-2035 BAGAN DATUK: Taman Bimbingan Kanak-Kanak (Tabika) dan Taman Didikan Kanak-Kanak (Tadika) di bawah Jabatan Kemajuan Masyarakat (Kemas) akan terus mendidik kanak-kanak berusia tiga hingga empat tahun. Ini selaras dengan pelaksanaan Rancangan Pendidikan Negara

The Public Service Commission aims to hire 30,000 civil servants this year, up from 25,000 in 2025, despite a drop in applications KUANTAN: The Public Service Commission (PSC) is targeting 30,000 civil servant appointments this year. This marks an increase from the 25,000 appointments made in 2025. Its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Jailani Muhamed

Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid says Kemas kindergarten curriculum will be updated to align with the new National Education Blueprint for continuity into MOE preschools BAGAN DATUK: Kindergartens under the Department of Community Development (Kemas) will continue educating three- to four-year-old children in line with the new National Education Blueprint (RPN) 2026-2035. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk

KINABATANGAN, Jan 24 — A total of 43.23 per cent or 20,873 voters for the Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election had cast their votes as of 1pm today, according to the Election Commission (EC). Of the three state constituencies in Kinabatangan, Lamag recorded the highest voter turnout, with 44.50 per cent, followed by Sukau (44.32 per cent)

The new Sarawak-Sabah power interconnection is hailed as a trigger for the wider Borneo Grid and future ASEAN Power Grid integration. KOTA KINABALU: The newly operational Sarawak-Sabah Power Grid Interconnection is a crucial trigger for kickstarting the ambitious Borneo Grid and wider ASEAN Power Grid. Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this

ALOR SETAR, Jan 24 — The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) will obtain a detailed report before issuing any statement or taking a position on the issues affecting the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). Minister Mohammed Taufiq Johari said KBS would also not interfere in any process that does not fall under its jurisdiction