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Batik Malaysia: Luxury in malls, missing on the streets – Ravindran Raman Kutty

High prices and limited accessibility keep Malaysia’s batik out of everyday wardrobes, while Indonesia’s more affordable ecosystem lets everyone wear the culture

Budget 2026: Anwar unveils RM1.2b to revive heritage buildings and transform KL’s hawker centres, peoples’ housing

The 2026 Budget allocates funds for historic restorations, urban upgrades, and a renewed commitment to cultural preservation and inclusive city living

Ipoh Sentral TOD set to drive city’s growth and transformation

With a focus on sustainability, connectivity, and cultural preservation, the project aims to enhance Ipoh’s position as a vibrant smart city by 2030

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Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Govt has settled RM42bil of 1MDB debt, total obligations exceed RM50bil: Anwar

Anwar reveals over RM9 billion in remaining debt, with government funds covering the shortfall

3 senior Telekom Malaysia officers charged in US over US$20m embezzlement scheme

US prosecutors expose a sophisticated, multi-year insider scam at TM’s US subsidiary involving data capacity manipulation, phantom employees, and the use of AI-assisted tools to siphon millions

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