March 25, 2025
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Steven Sim calls on media companies to support social security funding for freelance journalists and photographers

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Human Resources Minister Steven Sim has urged media companies to contribute to social security schemes for freelance media workers, including part-time journalists and photographers, to strengthen their protection.‍

March 25, 2025
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PM Anwar: Malaysia needs to accelerate AI adoption through cross-ministerial collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Malaysia must accelerate the adoption and development of artificial intelligence (AI) by fostering innovation and implementing a coordinated, cross-ministerial approach.

March 25, 2025
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KLIA Customs seizes RM1.86 million worth of drugs, including cannabis hidden in ‘tom yum’ cans

SEPANG, March 25 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) Central Zone III at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) thwarted seven drug smuggling attempts worth an estimated RM1.86 million in the first two months of this year.‍

March 24, 2025
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Steven Sim: Many volunteers are unaware they are eligible for Perkeso’s self-employed protection

BUKIT MERTAJAM, March 24 — Human Resources Minister Steven Sim has urged volunteer team members contributing to the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) to report any work-related incidents to ensure they benefit from the Self-Employed Social Security Scheme (SKSPS).‍

March 24, 2025
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Dangerous mishap: Teen loses finger, two others injured after playing with modified firecrackers in Jeli

JELI, March 24 — Three male students sustained injuries and burns, with one losing a finger, after playing with modified firecrackers in their school dormitory yesterday.‍

March 24, 2025
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What is the Consumer Credit Bill? The upcoming law aimed at regulating BNPL and credit service providers

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — On March 4, the federal government introduced the long-awaited Consumer Credit Bill (CCB) in Parliament, aiming to strengthen regulatory oversight and enhance consumer protection within the expanding non-bank credit sector.