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Mohd Effendy Abdul Ghani

New minimum wage: experts say govt must balance economic growth and rising costs

One economist posits setting it at RM2,500–RM3,000, but acknowledges this could be met with protest from employers

MTUC affirms Effendy as president following RoS decision 

Union group’s decision to suspend its chief violated conditions set by high court, registrar confirms

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79 candidates to fight for 28 seats in Melaka polls

Besides notable incumbents defending their seats such as Melaka CM Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and Melaka Pakatan chief Adly Zahari, the Prime Minister’s political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin will contest his maiden election in Paya Rumput

MCA gets four seats in Melaka polls, predicts tough fight in DAP strongholds

Initially given two seats, last-minute negotiations within Barisan Nasional now lands MCA with the staunchly DAP seats of Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir

Penugasan baharu Shuhaily dalam PDRM belum diputuskan : KPN

Mohd Khalid berkata sebarang tugasan dan tindakan susulan terhadap Shuhaily hanya boleh diambil selepas beliau kembali ke PDRM, namun setakat ini belum ada keputusan dibuat