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Metro News
Centenarian carries on after fall
FOR most of her life, centenarian Chai Yow Cham has kept herself busy.
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Metro News
‘Unity key to stronger Malaysia’
MALAYSIA'S strength lies in its multicultural fabric and this diversity must be embraced as the foundation of a stronger, more resilient nation, says Nga Kor Ming.
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Metro News
Sibu ranks second in Sarawak for number of registered societies
THE large number of societies in Sarawak registered under the Registrar of Societies Malaysia (ROS) reflects the active role of community organisations across the state.
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Metro News
RM10mil upgrade for fire department quarters nationwide
A RM10mil allocation has been set aside under Budget 2026 for the maintenance of Fire and Rescue Department quarters nationwide.
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Nation
Empowerment over dependency
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must shift its welfare approach from dependency to empowerment by helping aid recipients secure jobs, build businesses and support their families independently, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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Metro News
Food court in PJ flooded again
FOR traders at Selera Jaya 223 food court in Section 51A, Petaling Jaya, the floods on May 6 brought a cruel sense of deja vu.
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Metro News
Kepong underpass – JKR to check safety, DBKL reviews height limit
DAMAGE to the Kepong underpass ceiling was likely caused by overheight vehicles forcing their way through the 3.5m-limit route.
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Metro News
Fire safety takes big leap forward
The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department responded to an average of 400 calls nationwide daily in the first three months of this year.
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Pakistan
Military issues warning on anniversary of clash with India
The nation's military warned it would respond strongly against any attack as it marked the anniversary of last year's four-day conflict with neighbouring India that brought the nuclear-armed rivals to the brink of war before a US-brokered ceasefire halted the fighting.
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Nation
Rental discount among measures to buoy traders, MSMEs
KUALA LUMPUR: A rental discount, payment moratorium and utility cost assistance will be implemented by Uda Holdings Bhd to help traders and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) affected by the global supply crisis.
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Nation
Family of Masjid India sinkhole victim receives her death cert
KLANG: The family of the Indian national who perished in the 2024 Jalan Masjid India sinkhole tragedy has officially received her death certificate, enabling their legal team to begin the process of claiming compensation from the authorities.
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Aviation
Airlines push for higher fare cap as fuel costs rise
Domestic airlines have urged the government to raise the ceiling on economy-class airfares, citing surging fuel costs and a weakening rupiah that are squeezing margins and threatening connectivity.
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Corporate News
Office demand on the mend for UOA-REIT
UOA Real Estate Investment Trust (UOA-REIT) expects the demand for office space to continue to improve gradually.
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Corporate News
I-Bhd records profit growth amid transition
I-Bhd posted a net profit of RM10.42mil in the first quarter of its financial year as compared to RM9.96mil in the year-ago quarter, as it transitions its business model towards a high-margin, intelligence-driven urban ecosystem.
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Corporate News
FIMM reprimands unit trust consultant over breaches
The Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia (FIMM) has publicly reprimanded a former unit trust scheme (UTS) consultant for submitting a falsified academic certificate as part of his application for registration as a UTS consultant.
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Economy
Call for prudence as interest rates stay put
Economists are advocating a cautious outlook on the country's growth and inflation scene, as Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75% after the latest Monetary Policy Committee meeting yesterday.
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Corporate News
Mak Joon Nien becomes CIMB Singapore CEO
CIMB Group Holdings Bhd has appointed Mak Joon Nien as chief executive officer (CEO) of growth markets and CEO of CIMB Singapore, subject to regulatory approval.
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Corporate News
Cagamas raises RM1.4bil in 2Q this year
Cagamas Bhd has raised RM1.41bil in the second quarter, supported by strong investor confidence in its credit profile and ability to navigate shifting market conditions.
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Nation
Penang man denies 14 charges following 20km police chase
GEORGE TOWN: A coffee shop assistant who allegedly damaged 12 vehicles during a 20km police chase pleaded not guilty to 14 charges in two Magistrates' Courts here.
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Corporate News
Fertiliser makers see earnings windfall amid conflict
Fertiliser makers CF Industries Holdings Inc and Nutrien Ltd each reported nearly 20% jumps in sales for the latest quarter, showing the extent of the Iran war's upheaval on supply chains for the key crop nutrients.
