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Hotels regret Raya open house cancellations but back government’s call

MAH president warns of possible revenue losses for banqueting and catering, yet stresses need for fiscal prudence

Govt announces toll discount for Class 1 vehicles for CNY travels

KUALA LUMPUR – The government has reversed its earlier decision to abolish toll waivers, announcing a 50% discount on toll charges for the upcoming Chinese New Year festivities. In a statement issued today,...

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

PayNet confirms DuitNow QR code transaction fee for merchants starting Oct 1

In a statement on the matter, PayNet, the operator of DuitNow QR, clarified that the fee follows the lifting of a waiver on the merchant discount rate, which is charged based on a percentage of the payment transaction value.