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MoT ponders leasing trains instead of buying for better maintenance

The Transport Ministry is considering leasing train sets instead of buying them to enable better care and maintenance, said minister Anthony Loke.

At least 3 dead, 28 injured in Bandung train collision

Three crew members were left dead and at least 28 injured when two trains collided in Bandung, Indonesia this morning.

More local parts in rail projects, M’sia aims to be regional maintenance hub: MoT

The Transport Ministry today reiterated its commitment to nurture the capabilities and expertise of local rail industry players through a comprehensive localisation programme.

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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

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

What the pork!? – Rocky Bru

Rocky Bru reflects on a surprise in-flight warning about Malaysia’s pork import ban, tracing its public health roots and the politics of pig farming through a seasoned traveller’s lens