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Revolutionising rural healthcare: MCMC launches drone medicine delivery project in Tawau

Pilot initiative to begin in late 2025, aiming to improve medicine access in remote areas using drones and smart tech

Budget 2024: RM1.63 bil to transform rural infrastructure, electricity, water supply

The government has allocated RM1.63 billion to address the infrastructure needs of rural areas and to bridge the regional divide.

Budget 2024: govt allocates RM26 mil for rural area services

The government has allocated RM26 million to improve its direct services to people living in rural areas.

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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