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Single mother jailed six months for applying for a MyKad for non-citizen

A single mother was sentenced to six months in prison and fined RM4,000 after pleading guilty to giving false information when applying for a MyKad for a child, believed to be an undocumented migrant.

Migrants can go home unprosecuted through repatriation programme from March 1

Speaking at a special media conference today, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that based on the decision approved during today's cabinet meeting, undocumented workers who wish to return to their home countries would be allowed to do so after settling compounds for the immigration offences that they committed. 

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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