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Malaysia’s trade surges 12.1% to RM221.74 bil in April

After two months of decline, exports rise by 9.1% to RM114.72 billion, boosted by higher exports of machinery, chemicals, palm oil

Budget 2024 essential for economic recovery: analysts

Budget 2024 will help the country to steer itself towards economic recovery despite drawing mixed reactions from the public, said economic and political observers.

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

RM200m World Cup rights fee puts Malaysia’s 2026 viewing at risk

Malaysia could miss live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a steep RM200 million broadcasting fee strains Astro and RTM, raising doubts over whether fans will be able to watch football’s biggest tournament

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach