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69th Merdeka

I am Malaysian foremost – Rocky Bru

As the country marks 69 years of independence, the writer reminds readers of the difference in meaning between “first” and “foremost”

Merdeka parade draws over 100,000, exceeds target: Fahmi

While the haze stayed away, authorities were constantly monitoring and were prepared to conduct cloud seeding, Communications Minister says

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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

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

Is it costly for small businesses to obtain halal certification?

A restaurant owners’ group agrees it can be, while application guidelines show fee is not high but added costs lie in the process to achieve compliance

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