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UPM suspends safety director amid outcry over alleged stray dog killings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 13 -- Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) has relieved the director of its Occupational Safety and Health Management Office of operational duties pending an investigation into an allege... Read More


SPM candidate found dead in locked room in Negeri Sembilan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 13 -- A female student and Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidate was found dead at a house in Kuala Klawang in Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan last Saturday. Negeri Sembilan Police Chie... Read More


Foreign worker dies after being electrocuted while moving live cable at PJ construction site

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 13 -- A foreign general worker died after receiving an electric shock while attempting to move an uninsulated cable at a construction site in Petaling Jaya, near here, the day befor... Read More


Ringgit on track to strengthen below RM4 per US dollar, says second finance minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 13 -- The Malaysian ringgit is expected to continue its recent gains, supported by robust domestic spending and the government's fiscal prudence, Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri ... Read More


LRT Ampang, Sri Petaling disruption leaves commuters delayed between Hang Tuah and Pudu; repairs underway

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 13 -- The Ampang/Sri Petaling Light Rail Transit (LRT) line is experiencing a technical disruption between the Hang Tuah and Pudu stations. According to national news agency Bernam... Read More


Budi95 subsidy now expanded to Sarawak boat users, e-hailing drivers get bigger fuel quota

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 13 -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced an expansion of the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) subsidy programme, adding eligibility for registered boat users in Sarawak and incre... Read More


CapitaLand Investment launches CapitaPlus, a digital multi-rewards hub to redefine shopping in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 13 -- CapitaLand Investment (CLI) has launched CapitaPlus, a digital multi-rewards and engagement platform that aims to redefine the shopping experience across its Malaysian mall po... Read More


Genting Malaysia set for delisting as Genting Bhd launches RM6.7b takeover, offering RM2.35/share to minority shareholders

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 13 -- Genting Bhd has announced plans to privatise Genting Malaysia Bhd (GENM) through a RM6.74 billion buyout, offering RM2.35 per share to minority shareholders. The proposed acq... Read More


Influenza: 6,000 students infected across Malaysia, prompting temporary school closures

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 13 -- Around 6,000 school students across the country have been infected with the influenza virus, prompting several schools to close temporarily on the advice of their respective D... Read More


WOU forges new partnerships to boost Penang's Industry 4.0 talent pipeline

Kuala Lampur, Oct. 13 -- GEORGE TOWN, Oct 13 - Wawasan Open University (WOU) has signed new partnerships with three Penang-based organisations to strengthen its role in bridging academia and industry,... Read More