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[UPDATED] MOF to block MyKad over Budi95 abuse involving fuel filled into containers

Domestic Trade Ministry is also probing the incident which happened in Skudai, Johor, on March 21

Padu can prevent subsidies, benefits from leaking to non-M’sians, the wealthy: PM

In a Facebook post today, he revealed that the government has allocated approximately RM22 billion to assist the poor, especially in rural areas. However, studies found that not all of the funds have reached the intended recipients due to various leakages in the system. 

Court fines petrol station owner RM100,000 for selling diesel in barrels

Abdul Wahab, as the joint owner of the gas station K. A. Surijaya Enterprise, was charged with failing to comply with the Control of Supplies Act by selling diesel in barrels to Yau Poh Trading Sdn Bhd on two lorries, each carrying 1,140 litres and 1,080 litres, respectively. 

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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

Indonesia mulls banning Telegram, Bigo Live over porn, gambling promotion

Neighbouring nation’s comms minister says team now conducting studies, platforms will be blocked if evidence found

Four Malaysia Airlines flights cancelled, two more diverted amid heightened US-Iran tensions

Destinations involved were Doha and Jeddah following flight advisory on airspace risks, governments issue travel warnings to avoid Iran