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Govt expects to spend RM369 mil annually on Evali treatment by 2030: Zaliha

Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the Finance Ministry estimated the revenue from vape taxes to be about RM500 million a year, but research showed that the cost of treatment for Evali was RM150,000 per patient. 

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PM congratulates national team on 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup quadrant event victory

Malaysia lifted the inaugural quadrant trophy after defeating India 2–0 in the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup final last night at Titiwangsa Stadium here

Non-malays frustration and anger – William Leong Jee Keen

Non-Malay dissatisfaction with PMX and PH is understandable, yet William Leong stresses that abstaining from voting risks surrendering the nation’s future. He argues that reforms, though imperfect, are still vital to protect Malaysia’s democratic path

MRT Corp awards RM3.03b Penang Mutiara Line systems contract to MRCB-Theta Edge JV

The appointment of the System Turnkey Contractor marks the next major phase of the Penang Mutiara Line, allowing railway systems design to progress in tandem with ongoing civil works