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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the decision was made after taking into account public feedback and concerns, despite the various forms of assistance already provided by the government. — Bernama pic
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Anwar: SARA aid to be increased soon to ease cost of living

Tan Sri Datuk Seri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar (third from right) in a meeting with officials from the Higher Education Ministry, Health Ministry, Universiti Malaya and Universiti Malaya Medical Centre on July 23, 2026. — Picture from Facebook/Shamsul Azri bin Abu Bakar
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Chief Secretary steps in after complaints pile up at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre

Malaysia’s Toh Ee Wei (left) and Chen Tang Jie look on during a rally in their mixed doubles badminton group stage match at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Porte de la Chapelle Arena in Paris on July 27, 2024. — AFP pic
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New duo Chen Tang Jie-Clarissa Tan clinch first joint win at China Open

Earlier, a claim went viral on social media that failing to update your address after moving could result in legal action, including a fine of up to RM20,000, imprisonment of up to three years, or both. — File picture by Choo Choy May
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JPN denies viral claims of MyKad address enforcement campaign

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg described the milestone as a historic achievement that marked a significant step in the state’s push to strengthen its control over its oil and gas industry. — Bernama pic
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Petros begins first oil production in Sarawak with 800 barrels a day from Marudi well

The unique ‘seafood pork noodles’ made famous in OUG can now be found at Duo Dining in Desa Sri Hartamas. — Picture by Ethan Lau
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Duo Dining brings OUG’s seafood pork noodles to Desa Sri Hartamas

Sabah police commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun aid an investigation paper was opened immediately after the report was lodged, and investigations are ongoing to complete the case. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

Police investigating sexual harassment allegations involving Sabah hospital director

The council advised the public not to easily believe, comment on, share or circulate unverified information, but instead verify it through MBI’s official channels.  — Bernama file pic
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

MBI debunks viral image showing Chinese characters added to ‘IPOH’ hill sign

In a statement yesterday, the Finance Ministry (MOF) said the retail price of RON97 has been set at RM4.20 per litre from RM4 previously, while unsubsidised RON95 will increase to RM3.62 per litre from RM3.42. — AFP pic
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Unsubsidised petrol prices rise 20 sen, diesel up 35 sen from today

The research firm’s latest forecast projects PH leading in 17 of the 36 state seats, followed by BN with 15 and Perikatan Nasional (PN) with two, while two BN-PH contests remain too close to call. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 1 h ago

Pakatan leads N. Sembilan forecast, but BN’s trust advantage keeps election race open, says Vodus survey

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the priority in any election should be to ensure that those elected by the people are capable of administering the state effectively and safeguarding the interests of all. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 8 h ago

Anwar questions rush among rivals to claim Negeri Sembilan MB post

Taking to Threads, Khairul Aming revealed that his legal team has officially served the LOD to Maxis. — SoyaCincau pic
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‘Sad and scared’: Khairul Aming files police report, Maxis served legal notice over leak

Party members, campaign machinery and supporters attend the Jelajah Kekal Harapan Negeri Sembilan programme at Pusat Bandar Senawang Taipan 2 yesterday. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Beyond campaign promises, Negeri Sembilan voters seek leaders who can get things done

The residence of model agent Daniel Siad in Colombes, a north-western suburb of Paris, on July 22, 2026. — AFP pic
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Jeffrey Epstein’s Paris recruiter found dead before he could be questioned

The latest data shows that live births in the first quarter of 2026 declined by 3.1 percent to 94,807, compared with 97,843 during the same period in 2025. — Pexels pic/Sarah Chai
Malaysia  / 11 h ago

Malaysia’s ageing future: Falling birth rates raise questions over families, workforce and economy

Quek Yew Aun
Quek Yew Aun
Malaysian by birth, biologist by choice, Yew Aun meditates on various environmental, social and sporting issues. If not glued to a computer screen, he can be found trying to photograph sea slugs. Yew Aun can be contacted at [email protected].
 

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