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Schooling aid in 2026 to benefit over 5.2 million students
THE Early Schooling Assistance (BAP) from the Federal Government is expected to benefit more than 5.2 million students in 2026.
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Lighting-up ceremony to mark start of Miaohui cultural festival next month
GEORGE TOWN: A lighting-up ceremony at Armenian Park here marked the start of the countdown to the much-anticipated Miaohui 2026 cultural festival, to be held next month.
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Business partners make festive visit to SMG Penang office
FESTIVITIES have poured in ahead of the Lunar New Year with Star Media Group's Pitt Street office having welcomed several visits from business partners this week.
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‘Knowledge is power when buying durian’
BALIK Pulau durian farmers take immense pride in the varieties grown for generations in Penang.
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Firing up Chinese New Year vibes in Bukit Bintang
A MALL in Kuala Lumpur kicks off its month-long Chinese New Year celebration themed "Journey to Prosperity" with vibes of red and gold, promotions and activities galore.
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Connecting top furniture producers with global buyers
Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF), South-East Asia's largest furniture trade show, returns as a launchpad for the region's top furniture makers to showcase world-class craftsmanship and design.
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Garden impressions for artistic home decor
A furniture collection brings foliage and butterflies into living space through the work of Malaysian contemporary artist Najib Ahmad Bamadhaj.
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Red langur and local empowerment
Sime Darby Foundation (YSD) is supporting the development and implementation of a species conservation action plan (SCAP) for the critically endangered red langur in Maludam National Park, Betong Division in Sarawak.
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PIA e-gate full launch in February
THE National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) is set to take effect at the Penang International Airport (PIA) before Chinese New Year next month.
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Sewing programme boosts women’s income, promotes Sabah’s ethnic motifs
Participants of the Mama Jahit dari Rumah (Mums Sew from Home or Mama JaRum) programme not only have the opportunity to increase their income, but also learn about the many unique ethnic patterns of Sabah's indigenous communities.
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JB Chinese heritage museum reopens
Johor Baru Chinese Heritage Museum in Jalan Ibrahim has reopened after being closed since last June for upgrades.
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Dawn of 2026 with Johor’s new generation
NEW Year's Day was made much sweeter for five families as they welcomed their newborns.
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Broken pipe cause of Bkt Teratai slope erosion
A broken underground sewerage pipe is believed to have triggered slope erosion at Taman Bukit Teratai in Ampang, Selangor on Jan 18, leading to partial collapse of a 6m hillside.
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On-demand shuttle service to expand with 53 new zones
Commuters in the Klang Valley and Penang can expect better connectivity as Prasarana Malaysia Bhd will be adding 53 new zones to its Rapid On- Demand service by end-2028.
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‘Go after culprits of illegal banners too’
AS KUALA Lumpur intensifies enforcement against littering in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), city folk are questioning why another form of pollution continues to escape the net.
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Waste of time, DBKL resources in removing illegal ads
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) removes between 25,000 and 30,000 unauthorised banners and bunting monthly, a Sisyphean task that is far more complex and costly than it appears.
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Pinang Points
Reaping timeless lesson on gratitude for our food
WHEN I was a child, shouting "Ponggalo Ponggal" three times while rice cooked in milk made me feel awkward because I was shy and introverted.
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Future projects in KL must incorporate views from MPs, says Yeoh
KUALA LUMPUR: ALL future development proposals in Kuala Lumpur must take into account input from local MPs before being submitted to local authorities for consideration and approval.
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Rapid On-Demand expands: 53 new zones and 300 electric vans planned
PRASARANA Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) will be adding 53 new zones to its Rapid On-Demand service, which is currently available in the Klang Valley and Penang.
