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Malaysia must move beyond consuming AI and start building solutions: Teo

Deputy minister says local businesses, SMEs and start-ups must develop AI innovations for Malaysia and the wider Asean market

Minimum wage is not living wage: FMM rejects MTUC’s proposed RM3,100

The drastic increase from RM1,700 presently could make Malaysia less competitive than Asean neighbours, says the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers

RM50 mil fund set to drive TVET 2.0 and boost high-impact skills programmes

Ramanan says allocation will empower SMEs and strengthen TVET as the nation’s primary pathway for talent development and skilled careers

Bank Negara launches RM5 billion SME support scheme amid global supply disruptions

Scheme designed to shore up business continuity as prolonged conflict strains financing and operations

RM5 bil guarantee, e-invoicing flexibility for MSMEs to weather fallout from Iran crisis

Moves cover higher financing coverage and longer tenure, additional 12-months transition for e-invoicing Phase 4 implementation

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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

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

No, Malays could not fly: Scholars call out pseudohistory

UPSI and DBP academics urge discipline in handling history after Prof Solehah’s claims of Malays teaching China ‘flying kung fu’