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BUDI95 saves Putrajaya up to RM4b a year, boosts funding for welfare programmes

The targeted RON95 subsidy scheme has generated annual savings of between RM2.5 billion and RM4 billion, enabling the government to channel more funds into cash aid, welfare assistance and cost-of-living initiatives,Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said

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MMA wants RM50 minimum for GP consultation fees, says RM10 ‘not enough’

Association says two-decade-old rate makes private practice unsustainable and fails to reflect doctors’ true value

Gunung Jerai: unearthing its history, unveiling its mystery

The word “Gunung Jerai” or “Mount Jerai” has been a familiar term since I embarked on a quest to explore Malaysian history and heritage. This site is however not within the radar of most local or foreign tourists.

Malaysia sees 11.1% increase in crime rate, with property offences and assaults leading the rise

The latest report reveals a spike in property crimes and assaults, while homicides and kidnapping cases show signs of improvement