November 1, 2025
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Ministry denies claims of being shortchanged under Budi95 petrol subsidy scheme

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 1 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has found no evidence that consumers received less RON95 petrol following the introduction of the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) subsidy.

October 29, 2025
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Frozen meat shop in Ayer Keroh raided over use of fake halal logo

MELAKA, Oct 29 — Authorities raided a frozen meat outlet in Ayer Keroh for displaying the word “halal” on its signboard without a valid Malaysian Halal Certification (SPHM).

October 29, 2025
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Each state to have dedicated Kemas preschool for autistic children starting 2026, says DPM Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Each state will have a special Kemas preschool for children with autism starting next year, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

October 29, 2025
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Body found in a Nissan at Kuching mall believed to be that of missing woman

KUCHING, Oct 29 — The body of a woman was discovered inside a car at a mall parking lot along Jalan Song today.

October 28, 2025
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MOE: Malaysia’s school year to resume in January starting 2026, full academic calendar released online

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 28 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced that the 2026 Academic Calendar for National and Government-Aided Schools will run from January 11 to December 31, 2026, for Group A states, and from January 12 to December 31, 2026, for Group B states.

October 28, 2025
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Fahmi: MCMC to discuss user verification and 16+ age requirement with Meta, Google, and TikTok

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will hold discussions with major social media platforms to explore the best approach for implementing user identity verification (eKYC) in enforcing a minimum age requirement of 16 for social media users.