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Johari proposes EV levy to fund nationwide charging network after RM3.3b tax incentives fall short

The government is considering imposing a levy on every electric vehicle sold in Malaysia to finance the expansion of public charging stations, after RM3.3 billion in tax incentives failed to spur sufficient private investment in charging infrastructure, says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani

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Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

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

No, Malays could not fly: Scholars call out pseudohistory

UPSI and DBP academics urge discipline in handling history after Prof Solehah’s claims of Malays teaching China ‘flying kung fu’