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In a significant policy change, the Malaysian government has announced that toll exemptions during festive seasons will no longer be offered, starting this year. The decision, confirmed by Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, marks the end of a long-standing tradition that provided relief to motorists during major celebrations like Chinese New Year and

PETALING JAYA (20 JAN 2025) Visitors to Penang Hill during Chinese New Year can enjoy a free shuttle service between Penang Hill and Komtar, announced the Penang Hill Corporation (PHC). Running from Jan 29 to Feb 2, the service aims to reduce traffic congestion and enhance visitor convenience. Operating from 9am to 9pm, the shuttle

BENGALURU (20 JAN 2025) Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to keep its overnight policy rate unchanged at 3.00% during its upcoming meeting on Jan 22 and maintain this rate throughout 2025, a Reuters poll of 30 economists revealed. This marks the 10th consecutive meeting with no change, as Malaysia’s economy remains resilient, posting an

Credit : Bernama Images KUALA LUMPUR (20 JAN 2025) Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing security efforts but brings pressing ethical and governance challenges, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Speaking at the Asia International Security Summit and Expo 2025 (AISSE2025) at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre, he hailed AI as a “game changer”

Credit : Bernama Images TUMPAT ( 20 JAN 2025) The restoration of 264 telecommunications towers damaged by recent floods in Kelantan has been completed, according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. During his visit to the flood-affected tower in Kampung Jubakar Pantai on Monday, Fahmi urged proactive measures to safeguard infrastructure ahead of the Northeast Monsoon

Credit : Bernama Images KUALA LUMPUR (20 JAN 2025) Malaysia has officially invited Indonesia to participate in the 2025 Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025), marking a step forward in regional defence cooperation. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin extended the invitation to his Indonesian counterpart, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, during a meeting at

PETALING JAYA: The recent fee hike by Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) has drawn mixed reactions, with experts and residents calling for a gradual approach to ease public adaptation. Public health medicine specialist Prof Dr. Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh supported the increase, citing rising healthcare costs and UMMC’s reliance on advanced medical equipment. However, she