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Business closures account for 40% of job loss cases as Malaysia records 42,807 retrenchments
MyFutureJobs portal currently lists 600,168 job vacancies compared with 188,062 jobseekers, including those who have been retrench…

Over 600 children among 4,010 detainees registered under refugee documentation programme
The release of recognised refugees would be carried out by the Immigration Department in accordance with existing legal procedures…

Bus skids in Kulim, driver injured, 32 college students unhurt
A bus driver was injured while 32 college students escaped unhurt after their vehicle skidded along a road in Kulim near here toda…

PM Anwar expresses sadness over death of literary figure Abu Bakar Abd Hamid
PM Anwar mourns the passing of literary figure Abu Bakar Abd Hamid, recalling his role as a teacher and his contributions to Malay…

Online scam victims lose RM830 million in five months, fake investment schemes remain biggest threat
Telecommunication scams ranked second, causing losses of RM235.63 million during the same period.

King contributes RM500,000 to Sabah fire victims
Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim contributes RM500,000 to aid over 1,000 fire victims in Sabah's Kudat and Sandakan districts

Munchausen syndrome: Pretending to be sick to gain sympathy
Munchausen syndrome drives individuals to fake illnesses for attention, with experts warning of its deep psychological roots and t…

TVET records 95.9% employability rate, but perception challenges persist
Elevating TVET was non-negotiable if Malaysia is serious about becoming a high income, technology-driven economy.

Ringgit opens softer against US dollar ahead of key PCE inflation report due Thursday
Ringgit opens softer against US dollar ahead of key PCE inflation report due Thursday

Water resources and MyCC among key Dewan Rakyat agenda
Long-term plans to enhance water resource capacity, empowerment of MyCC, and age verification for social media accounts are among…

Schools urged to act on student mental health issues
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek calls for immediate school interventions for at-risk students, with parental support also crucia…

Over 1,000 hiking accidents recorded in five years: Ministry
Malaysia recorded 1,059 hiking accidents and 63 deaths since 2021, prompting stronger safety measures, certified guides and risk c…
