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Rain Rave festival generated RM392mil in economic returns : Tiong

The three-day Rain Rave Water Music Festival attracted about 415,000 visitors nationwide and delivered nearly RM392 million in estimated economic returns, with Tourism Minister Tiong King Sing saying the event demonstrated the potential of large-scale tourism festivals under the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign

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UPSR, PT3 and the illusion of reform: why Malaysia’s schools are stuck in factory mode – Ravindran Raman Kutty

Malaysia’s education system lurches from one reform to another, abolishing and reviving exams without addressing its deeper failure: a factory-style model that prioritises compliance and memorisation over creativity, critical thinking and digital fluency. As other nations prepare citizens for an AI-driven economy, Malaysia remains trapped in an outdated mindset that no longer serves its children — or its future

Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

Got scammed? Call 997, the new 24/7 hotline to tackle online fraud

From September, the public can report scams directly to the police via the 997 hotline, with faster support for victims