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Prasarana CEO, president Amir Hamdan steps down

Company cites personal reasons behind his exit, highlights his role in strengthening operations and services

Tengku Zafrul back in the mix for BAM presidency

The post has been vacant since after the Paris Olympics last year when Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria stepped down

PKR in ‘no contest’ talks for president and deputy posts: Shamsul Iskandar

Finding consensus on leadership continuity ahead of May party polls is also democratic, says Prime Minister’s senior political secretary

Standoff in South Korea: Military unit blocks arrest of President Yoon

Investigators are attempting to execute arrest warrant for impeached president but are blocked by a group of soldiers inside official residence

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Govt to raise alcohol excise duty by 10% from November 2025, tobacco taxes also up: Anwar

Prime Minister says the move, announced under Budget 2026, aims to promote healthier lifestyles and reduce access to alcohol and tobacco, with additional revenue channelled to the Health Ministry

Sunway-IJM proposed merger to create mega construction firm

However, the deal may put focus on Bumiputera, national interests

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

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