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First-ever Museum Bill on the cards

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia appears set to introduce its first federal law governing museums after the Cabinet gave ­in-principle appro­val to the proposed policy framework for the Malaysia Museums Bill, says Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang (pic).

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Economy Minister: Vending machines initiative bearing fruit

KUALA LUMPUR: The highly criticised vending machine-initiative to raise the earnings of low income micro food entrepreneurs is bearing fruit, with many being able to earn more than RM2,000 a month, says the Economy Minister.

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RM5bil relief fund for MSMEs

PETALING JAYA: Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide can now apply for a slice of Bank Negara's RM5bil SME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF).

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BN will go solo in Johor polls

JOHOR BARU: Barisan Nasional looks set to go into the Johor elections solo without any cooperation with Pakatan Harapan.

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DPM: TVET set for major revamp

IPOH: The technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programme is set for a major transformation, with a revamped version to be unveiled next month.

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‘Bukit Aman to support autism community’

KUALA LUMPUR: Society must move beyond merely raising awareness on autism and focus on genuine acceptance and understanding, says the Inspector-General of Police.

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PM: No pardon for Jho Low

IPOH: Malaysia will neither consider nor seek a pardon for fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, better known as Jho Low, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Sabah & Sarawak

Better Internet access for Sabah’s rural clinics under Madaninet

KOTA KINABALU: Beyond long distances and rugged terrain, rural healthcare workers in interior Sabah face another persistent challenge – unreliable Internet access that slows essential medical and administrative services.

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Samsuri is new federal Opposition Leader

PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar (pic) is now the new Opposition Leader, the coalition's supreme council decided yesterday.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah DNA lab joins wildlife trafficking fight 

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's fight against wildlife trafficking received a global boost after its forensic laboratory earned international accreditation to help prosecute traffickers.

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‘BM shift boosted UEC move’

IPOH: The government's stance on recognising the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) came about after Chinese independent schools adopted a more positive attitude towards the national education system, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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12,000 teachers walk away yearly

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has been losing over 12,000 teachers annually to optional and compulsory retirement for the past three years.

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King, Queen and leaders pay tribute to teachers

PETALING JAYA: Their Majesties Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah, King and Queen of Malaysia, led other leaders in wishing Teachers Day greetings to educators for their services and sacrifices.

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12 initiatives to empower teachers and boost roles

IPOH: The Education Ministry has unveiled 12 initiatives to empower and strengthen teachers' roles in conjunction with this year's 55th national-level Teachers Day celebration.

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Training institutes finding it hard to address lecturer shortage

PETALING JAYA: Besides teaching vacancies that need to be filled, there is also a shortage of lecturers at the Institute of Teacher Education Malaysia (IPGM).

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Gamers urged to check expenses, set spending limit

PETALING JAYA: The lure of gacha mechanics, loot boxes and microtransactions in mobile and online games is driving some players to spend significant sums, often starting with small top-ups that quickly add up.

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Going broke from gacha addiction

PETALING JAYA: From rare characters and weapon skins to limited-time "pulls" in gacha games, microtransactions have quietly evolved into a billion-ringgit industry, with some Malaysians admitting to spending thousands chasing virtual items with no real-world value.

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Experts: Games intentionally designed to trigger addictive behaviour

PETALING JAYA: The rise of gacha systems, loot boxes and in-game top-ups is blurring the line between gaming and gambling, with some players spending hundreds or even thousands of ringgit chasing virtual rewards with no real-world value.

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New study destinations, new possibilities

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian students should look beyond familiar study destinations when consi­dering tertiary education courses, say university representatives at the Star Education Fair 2026.

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MAHB: No penalties during VAMS disruptions at KLIA

PETALING JAYA: Motorists affected by technical disruptions involving the Vehicle Access Management System (VAMS) at KL International Airport (KLIA) are not subjected to penalties, as barriers are immediately switched to open mode while rectification works are carried out, says Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB).