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2023 SPM absentee rate drops by 1.2%, says Fadhlina

Education minister reports notable decline in absenteeism rate, marking decrease from 3.8% to 2.6% compared to previous year

SPM dropout down 1.2% from previous year with intervention: deputy edu minister

Compared to 2022, last year’s rate decreased by 1.2% as intervention steps to raise awareness of its importance have been carried out in school

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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

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

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

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