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Kesuma proposes maternity allowance for 100,000 mothers, rolls out WFH policy ahead of Labour Day

The Human Resources Ministry unveils a maternity assistance proposal and upcoming work-from-home guidelines as part of its nationwide Labour Day programme, aimed at strengthening worker welfare and economic resilience

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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