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Board not aware of proposal: IJM denies merger talks with Sunway Bhd

Both companies clarify that no discussions have taken place, despite media reports of a potential share exchange deal

Grab, Indonesia’s GoTo pursue RM31bil merger to strengthen market position

The ride-hailing leaders aim to join forces amid growing competition, shifting market dynamics in Southeast Asia

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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

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

What the pork!? – Rocky Bru

Rocky Bru reflects on a surprise in-flight warning about Malaysia’s pork import ban, tracing its public health roots and the politics of pig farming through a seasoned traveller’s lens