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Myanmar ready to repatriate 5,000 refugees by ship: Mohamad Hasan

Foreign Minister says safety concerns must be addressed before any return process begins

Malaysia may review UNHCR presence if screening cooperation is refused: Mohamad Hasan

Foreign minister says stricter refugee verification measures are needed to prevent abuse of the system and ease pressure on the country

No tolerance: Anwar vows stern action against refugees who break nation’s laws

Prime Minister says enforcement agencies instructed to act against those violating regulations, while acknowledging refugees’ right to seek protection through proper channels

Refugees must respect Malaysian laws in exchange for protection: UNHCR

UN refugee agency stresses mutual responsibility between host country and displaced persons while backing Malaysia’s structured registration efforts

Malaysia to limit refugee work access to labour shortage sectors under structured programme

The Home Ministry stressed that the initiative is not intended to grant citizenship, permanent residency or long-term settlement rights in Malaysia

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

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