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LETTER | Contract pharmacists awaiting clarity following MOH permanent post promise

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LETTER | The Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) welcomes the latest clarification by Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad that the Health Ministry will recommend th … Read at Malaysiakini

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Budget 2027: Making 2027 the year of Malaysian MSMEs through purpose-driven governance

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THE ultimate measure of the success of Budget 2027 is not so much in macroeconomic figures but in the tangible impact felt on the ground by businesses and workers. In Budget 2027, the MADANI Government has dubbed 2027 the Year of Malaysian MSMEs. MSMEs are often cited as the backbone of the … Read at The Vibes

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Delays to the implementation of the Constitution (Amendment) Act 2025 prolongs gender discrimination against Malaysian mothers — Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG)

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OCTOBER 13 — The passage of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024 marks a historic milestone in ending decades of citizenship inequality for Malaysian women. Overwhelmingly passed by both houses of Parliament by December 2024, it received Royal Assent on March 7, 2025 and was officially gazetted … Read at Malay Mail

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MELAKA: ELECTION WAR DRUMS BEATING | Melaka: The next test of shifting political alliances

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This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly on October 5, 2026 - October 11, 2026 MELAKA is shaping up as another critical bellwether for Malaysia’s shifting political landscape ahead of the 16th General Election (GE16). Following high-stakes state contests in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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Nepal flood disaster: Families of 54 missing Malaysians seek debt freeze as legal limbo deepens

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FAMILIES of 54 Malaysians still missing following flash floods in Nepal-Tibet are seeking protection from debt collection, loan penalties and asset repossession while they wait for their loved ones’ fate to be established. Malaysia Solidarity: Families in Hope (MASFIH) spokesman Dr R. Manivannan … Read at The Vibes

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Malaysia’s budget largesse limits extent of fiscal tightening, says Fitch

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 13): Malaysia’s generous spending on subsidies and support for households and businesses will continue to drag on the pace of fiscal consolidation, said Fitch Ratings. The latest fiscal framework implies a “gradual consolidation path” towards narrowing the budget deficit, as a … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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AI: A Godsend for those with dyslexia in education and careers

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By Murray Hunter ACCORDING to the Ministry of Education’s Special Education database, around 314,000 primary school students—or 17 per cent—show some form of dyslexia. Many more go undiagnosed. Children are too often labelled “slow,” “stupid,” or even slightly autistic. The real neurological … Read at The Vibes

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The forest before the border

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TREES do not carry passports. Hornbills are notoriously poor at customs declarations. Elephants cross jurisdictions without consulting the relevant ministry. This creates a problem for maps. At the northern edge of Perak, close to Thailand, Royal Belum State Park covers 1,175 square kilometres. … Read at The Vibes

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Are your children sleeping in a hostel tonight?

OCTOBER 1 — Kuala Pilah police arrested two 16-year-olds last week after a 14-year-old junior was found lifeless lying on his hostel bed. The Education Ministry orders an audit. This is not the first, and unfortunately the column fears, not the last of deaths in government school hostels. How to … Read at Malay Mail

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