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National Day

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

Anwar unveils six measures to ease cost-of-living pressures

Initiatives covering fuel subsidies, school maintenance, AI, healthcare digitalisation, e-Invoicing and microfinancing will take effect from Sept 1

RM1bil digital health boost: Fahmi says MCMC to help transform 15 hospitals in initial rollout

Expanded allocation will support electronic medical records, public WiFi and stronger digital access

Govt restores Budi95 eligibility to 300 litres a month: PM

More than 16 million users will receive subsidised RON95 for up to 300 litres monthly, while over 500,000 pickup and jeep owners will be eligible for up to 400 litres of subsidised diesel

69 Years of Merdeka: What do we have to show for it? – Xavier Jayakumar

As Malaysia marks 69 years of independence, the greatest achievement remains our unity. But as divisive rhetoric grows louder, we must choose whether to protect the Malaysia we have built together or risk tearing it apart

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The Formula for F1’s return to Sepang – Dr Helmy Haja Mydin

The biggest race turnout at the SIC to date is enough cause to consider a resurrection of the Malaysian GP

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

Shadow AI in public sector raises questions over governance and data security – KV Soon

Concerns emerge over the use of AI agents linked to an official work email, highlighting the need for stronger oversight, accountability and safeguards