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GEORGE TOWN, Dec 11 — Malaysia is on track to achieve developed nation status as early as 2027, Economic Affairs Minister Rafizi Ramli said. He noted that the country had previously missed out on achieving this milestone twice. “Based on the current projection of the country’s economic growth and currency…

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 — The retail prices for RON97 and RON95 petrol will remain unchanged at RM3.19 and RM2.05 per litre respectively, from December 12-18. The Ministry of Finance in a statement today said that the retail price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will also remain at RM2.95 per…

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 — The Cabinet Committee on Road Safety and Traffic Congestion (JKMKKJR) Meeting Number 3 of 2024 held today approved an allocation of RM463 million to improve public transport services. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said this followed the allocation announced in the 2025…

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 11 — Empowering the Indian community’s economy remains a key focus for Datuk Seri R. Ramanan as Deputy Minister Of Entrepreneur And Cooperatives Development (Kuskop), aligning with the Madani government’s vision under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to uplift all Malaysians. Since his appointment, Ramanan has focused…

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 — The government has no plans to introduce Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes for students who have completed Year Six, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Minister of Rural and Regional Development, said although…

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — The classification of people in the country, particularly the T15 (high-income group), for the RON95 petrol subsidy rationalisation will be announced by mid-2025, according to Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. He said the announcement will give room for appeal to those who have yet to register…

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — Only visionary leadership can resolve the ongoing dispute between Sarawak and Petronas over the right to oil and gas (O&G) resources in and around the state, Tan Sri Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah said. For over the past year, Sarawak has been pushing for a deal with…

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — Police are continuing investigations into former Goldman Sachs Malaysia investment banking chief Roger Ng over the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal by reviewing related documents. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said Ng remains in police custody to assist with the probe, according to…

KUANTAN, Dec 10 — The Pahang Palace today denied a claim made through a social media post that had gone viral regarding a royal wedding involving the Crown Prince of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah, and a woman in April next year. Comptroller of the Pahang Royal Household, Major…

KUANTAN, Dec 10 — The Pahang Palace will not make any statement regarding the existence of the royal addendum purportedly issued by the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong as submitted in the appeal application by former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and the affidavit of Datuk Mohamad Nizar Najib. Pahang…