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Putrajaya shelves automated Rapid Transit plan over RM212mil price tag

KUALA LUMPUR: There are no plans to roll out or expand the Automated Rapid Transit (ART) system in Putrajaya after its projected 10-year cost of RM211.95mil was deemed too high, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

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Fresh produce still excluded from Sara aid despite earlier pledge

SUBANG JAYA: While frozen food items have been added to the list of eligible purchases under the second round of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) programme, fresh produce has yet to be included in the scheme.

Sabah & Sarawak

Tabin expedition aims to gain vital info on endangered Bornean banteng

KOTA KINABALU: An ongoing expedition in the Tabin Wildlife Reserve aims to strengthen protection efforts for the critically endangered Bornean banteng and improve understanding of wildlife in the area.

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Govt enhances ‘Sara for All’ aid, adds more retail partners

PETALING JAYA: Drawing from past experience, the government has implemented several improvements to increase the convenience and flexibility of purchases as the RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) for All is rolled out on Monday (Feb 9).

Sabah & Sarawak

Public support, feedback vital to combating vandalism, says KK mayor

KOTA KINABALU: Public cooperation and input are needed as local authorities continue to face issues of vandalism, cable theft and rubbish among many other things in the city.

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HWD Systems and Digital Penang partner with Tokio Marine to strengthen SME cyber resilience

GEORGE TOWN: In response to the growing cybersecurity risks faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), HWD Systems Sdn Bhd and Digital Penang Sdn Bhd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive greater cybersecurity awareness and adoption among businesses in Penang.

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Defend Malaysia from fascism and racism, says PM

PUTRAJAYA: With fascism and right-wing ideologies appearing to gain ground in the West, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed the importance of maintaining unity in Malaysia.

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REE development must benefit local communities, says Deputy Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Developments involving the rare earth elements (REE) industry must provide tangible, broad-based benefits to local communities, says Deputy Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh.

Nation

Shift into delivery gear as nation enters 13MP implementation phase, says Economy Minister

JOHOR BARU: Malaysia must shift decisively from planning to delivery in 2026 as the country moves into the implementation phase of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), says Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

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Over 1,000 Orang Asli household heads in Kelantan get food aid

GUA MUSANG: A total of 1,075 household heads of the Orang Asli community living in remote areas in Kelantan have received over 19 tonnes of food baskets in the past two months.

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Johor must invest in people and institutions to thrive in borderless world, says Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BARU: Johor must invest heavily in human capital and institutional strength to remain competitive in a rapidly changing, borderless world, says Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Nation

90% of nation's self-employed do not contribute actively to PERKESO's Lindung Kendiri

GEORGE TOWN: Only 10% of the country's 3.26 million self-employed people actively contribute to PERKESO's Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (Lindung Kendiri).

Nation

RM33mil set aside for high-impact agriculture projects under 13MP

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM33mil has been approved under the 13th Malaysia Plan to implement high-impact agricultural projects from 2026 to 2030, says Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

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Govt bars unapproved houses of worship, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: The government has barred the construction and operation of all houses of worship built without official approval, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

Drift festival's success signals start of Pulau Melaka revival, says CM

MELAKA: The Melaka government is taking steps to revive Pulau Melaka by transforming the area into a vibrant venue for exhibitions, festivals and commercial activities.

Nation

Anwar: We’re not against pig farming, but keep it away from homes

The government is not opposed to pig farming or pork consumption, but the rearing of such livestock should not take place in areas that could cause public concern, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

Sara aid distribution begins today, expanded to include frozen food

PUTRAJAYA: The Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) programme, which begins on Monday (Feb 9), has been expanded to include frozen food items, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

Fire destroys Kajang apartment unit stocked with firecrackers

KAJANG: A residential unit on the eighth floor of an apartment building here, used to store a large quantity of firecrackers, was destroyed in a fire on Sunday night (Feb 8).

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Cleaner injured after allegedly darting across road in Johor Baru

JOHOR BARU: A cleaner was injured after being hit by a car when she allegedly darted across the road.

Nation

Anwar congratulates Japan’s new PM Takaichi on decisive election win

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae following her Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) decisive victory in the country's general election.