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US now requires student, exchange programme visa applicants to set social media accounts to public

New measure applies to F, M, and J visa categories to verify identity and admissibility to the United States

US halts new student visas, plans wider social media checks amid political crackdown

Embassies told to pause appointments as Trump administration moves to tighten scrutiny on foreign students and target 'liberal' universities

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Cleared for layoffs? AirAsia to retrench 20% of workforce in major cost-cutting move

This allegedly involves cabin services, cargo and logistics, engineering and maintenance, as well as the commercial division, according to Scoop’s source

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

Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

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