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Star Biz7
Zero abandoned homes by 2030?
Under the 13th Malaysia Plan13MP, the Housing Ministry has several ambitious plans under its belt, including the zero abandoned projects by 2030 goal. This is in response to Malaysia's long-standing abandoned housing problem.
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Education
Gallop ahead with gratitude
LAST week, on the threshold of Chinese New Year, I found myself wondering once again how time has managed to move so quickly.
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Education
Shaping digital habits from preschool
WHILE the new preschool curriculum rolled out by the Education Ministry this year covers six core areas of learning, it lacks explicit guidance on helping children navigate a digital-first world, say experts.
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Nation
Perikatan faces leadership test
PETALING JAYA: All eyes will be on PAS headquarters today as Perikatan Nasional leaders convene to decide on a new Opposition Leader and coalition chief, a move analysts say could reshape the bloc's trajectory ahead of the next general election.
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Education
Striking a balance
For many working parents, screens often become a practical necessity rather than a deliberate choice. Many struggle with inconsistency.
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Education
MyBrain 2.0 sponsorship
The Higher Education Ministry's MyBrain 2.0 sponsorship programme is calling for applicants interested in pursuing master's and doctoral degree studies at the country's public universities.
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Nation
The fast and the fulfilled
GEORGE TOWN: By late afternoon, food delivery rider Muhammad Azim Abdullah is thirsty and worn out. But he remains determined and presses on.
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Nation
Mental health screening for MPs not needed, say observers
PETALING JAYA: It is unnecessary to implement mandatory mental health screenings for MPs as present requirements are enough to ascertain whether an individual is fit to be a lawmaker, say observers.
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Golf
Once PGA Tour critic, Lucas Glover takes over as chairman
LUCAS Glover has been elected as the Player Advisory Council (PAC) chairman for the 2026 calendar year by the PGA Tour's voting membership.
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Vietnam
US to ease advanced tech restrictions, says Hanoi
US President Donald Trump told Vietnam's top leader To Lam he would "instruct the relevant agencies" to remove the country from a list restricted from accessing advanced US technologies, Hanoi announced.
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Education
VTAR clinches five-star TVET status
PRODUCING industry-ready graduates is vital not only for individual growth, but also for strengthening the nation's talent pool.
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Nation
Governance reset results in three more suspensions at HRD Corp
PETALING JAYA: Another three members from the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) have been suspended by the corporation as part of its move to strengthen its institutional integrity.
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Golf
Making global strides
MALAYSIA'S presence on the global golfing stage has grown steadily, and 2026 is shaping up to be another year of meaningful progress.
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Education
UTAR taps seasoned leaders for top posts
THE success of any institution hinges on its leadership.
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Education
‘Choose nation-building path’
MALAYSIAN youth must choose the "best path", one that serves the country and helps Malaysia rise among the ranks of great nations, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Nation
Patient’s hubby keeps lonely vigil for wife’s call
PENGERANG: In the quiet of his home in Felda Sungai Mas here, a 73-year-old man waits by his mobile phone each day, counting the hours until he can speak to his wife again.
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Thailand
Virus kills over 70 tigers in private park
A deadly virus and bacterial infection have killed at least 72 tigers at a private animal park in Thailand's north in recent weeks, authorities said.
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Nation
Illegal animal imports seized at Port Klang
KLANG: More than 159 tonnes of animal-based products worth nearly RM1.9mil were intercepted at Port Klang after authorities uncovered seven containers brought into the country without valid import permits.
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Star Biz7
Unmasking housing market pricing abuses
Malaysia's 2026 economic ascent projects an image of robust strength but this momentum is shadowed by the corrosive influence of systemic price engineering that threatens the very foundation of the housing sector.
