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SNAPSHOT | Greater certainty vital for future of Budi95 quota; PSM backs MTUC's picket call on Lindung 24 Jam

SNAPSHOT | Greater certainty vital for future of Budi95 quota; PSM backs MTUC's picket call on Lindung 24 Jam

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

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COMMENT | The 100 litres no one wants to question

COMMENT | The 100 litres no one wants to question

The increase risks fiscal strain, does little to solve deeper income problem.

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SNAPSHOT | EC to unveil 17 proposed new S'wak seats; emergency in parts of state if API breaches 500

SNAPSHOT | EC to unveil 17 proposed new S'wak seats; emergency in parts of state if API breaches 500

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 11am, 2pm, and 6pm.

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Anwar: Budi95 quota will revert to 300 litres from Sept 1, M40 not neglected

Anwar: Budi95 quota will revert to 300 litres from Sept 1, M40 not neglected

UPDATED 4.34PM | BudiDiesel quota to be set at 400 litres a month.

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COMMENT | Anwar's challenge bigger than corruption

COMMENT | Anwar's challenge bigger than corruption

The anti-corruption fight must eventually be felt in the economy.

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YOURSAY | Rakyat want smarter wages, taxes to ease cost squeeze

YOURSAY | Rakyat want smarter wages, taxes to ease cost squeeze

'What's the point of minimum wage increase if cost of living increases with more taxes?'

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COMMENT | GDP grew by 6pct, why doesn't it feel like it?

COMMENT | GDP grew by 6pct, why doesn't it feel like it?

The stronger-than-expected growth did not translate onto the ground.

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SNAPSHOT | Appellate court bins ex-MP's suit on voter; cops block roads after Genting Highlands robbery

SNAPSHOT | Appellate court bins ex-MP's suit on voter; cops block roads after Genting Highlands robbery

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

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LETTER | Malaysia needs Food Security Act that puts rakyat first

LETTER | Malaysia needs Food Security Act that puts rakyat first

Law needs to have teeth, proper food security planning for the future.

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PTPTN 'ghost' returns as Kamil proposes loan waivers; wants 300-litre Budi95 quota reinstated

PTPTN 'ghost' returns as Kamil proposes loan waivers; wants 300-litre Budi95 quota reinstated

PKR Youth chief also calls for affordable housing, jobs, wages to be addressed.

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SNAPSHOT | Reject 'marriage-divorce' politics, Mat Sabu urges voters; Sara aid to be increased

SNAPSHOT | Reject 'marriage-divorce' politics, Mat Sabu urges voters; Sara aid to be increased

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

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SNAPSHOT | Sabah rep urges higher diesel quota; govt mulls special fund for strays

SNAPSHOT | Sabah rep urges higher diesel quota; govt mulls special fund for strays

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Govt considering higher STR, Sara aid - PM

Govt considering higher STR, Sara aid - PM

The matter would be considered in the upcoming budget, Anwar says.

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Pig farms: Enforce environmental laws, not apply blanket ban - deputy minister rebuts Wan Saiful

Pig farms: Enforce environmental laws, not apply blanket ban - deputy minister rebuts Wan Saiful

Should we punish entire industry for the faults of few, Chan asks.

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Young people willing to marry, have kids if affordable: UN report

Young people willing to marry, have kids if affordable: UN report

'It's uncertainty that is deterring them from raising a family.'

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SNAPSHOT | Fuel prices unchanged in coming week; Oct 8 hearing on bid to overturn Bar's challenge on DNAA

SNAPSHOT | Fuel prices unchanged in coming week; Oct 8 hearing on bid to overturn Bar's challenge on DNAA

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

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'No feeling to vote': Chinese voters in Johor towns signal reluctance to cast ballots

'No feeling to vote': Chinese voters in Johor towns signal reluctance to cast ballots

JOHOR POLLS | Political fatigue, broken promises among the reasons mentioned.

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COMMENT | Can govt afford the new diesel subsidy?

COMMENT | Can govt afford the new diesel subsidy?

It's definitely an added burden to our nation's coffers.

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COMMENT | Fuel subsidies a massive, unsustainable financial burden

COMMENT | Fuel subsidies a massive, unsustainable financial burden

Let people pay market prices, provide grants to the needy.

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PAC proposes 17 measures to curb rising healthcare, insurance costs

PAC proposes 17 measures to curb rising healthcare, insurance costs

Suggestions include price control for medicines, govt regulation of hospital charges.

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SNAPSHOT | Albert takes on MCMC over social media restrictions; no changes to fuel prices

SNAPSHOT | Albert takes on MCMC over social media restrictions; no changes to fuel prices

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SNAPSHOT | Monthly fuel subsidy spending hit RM7.5b in April; PN no longer ruled by one party - Annuar

SNAPSHOT | Monthly fuel subsidy spending hit RM7.5b in April; PN no longer ruled by one party - Annuar

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

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PMO economist pushes mindful consumption as conflict hits 100-day mark

PMO economist pushes mindful consumption as conflict hits 100-day mark

Nation is strongest when govt, businesses, and rakyat respond calmly, responsibly, and together - Nurhisham.

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Govt likely to delay RON95 subsidy changes despite oil market risks, says PMO economist

Govt likely to delay RON95 subsidy changes despite oil market risks, says PMO economist

Petrol remains a 'politically sensitive' issue, says Nurhisham.

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