By Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Managing the nation’s economy is a big job. The Department of Statistics Malaysia, DOSM, provides key data and numbers, together with the relevant analysis to help navigate economic decision making. For decades, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has stood tall as the world’s dominant indicator of economic progress. National statisticians […]
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PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia, Sept 22, 2025 – Starting September 30, all Malaysians will enjoy the new price of RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per liter. This price will be accessible using MyKad at counters and pumps, or through fuel station applications. As an early appreciation, police and military personnel will benefit from this price starting September 27,
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PENAMPANG, SABAH. Malaysia, Sept 21, 2025 – Public land transport and goods transport companies in Sabah and Sarawak are urged to register immediately through the Subsidized Petrol Control System (SKPS) to benefit from RON95 petrol subsidies, ahead of the targeted subsidy implementation to be announced by the Ministry of Finance. Minister of Domestic Trade and
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TELUPID, SABAH. Malaysia, Sept 21, 2025 – The MADANI government continues to prioritize the development of Tamu Desa premises to strengthen the rural entrepreneurship ecosystem, said Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, Datuk Ewon Benedick. He stated that the government, through the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP), began implementing the Tamu Desa Premises
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NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 September 2025 – A team from Monash University Malaysia has won the 4th edition of the Universities for Goal 13 competition, a global challenge organised by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) in partnership with Siemens Energy. The winning project, “Turning algae into the future of a
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By Asmida Isa STEM education is often associated with modern laboratories, advanced instruments, and costly infrastructure. These facilities are valuable, but equity in STEM cannot wait for them to reach every corner of our education system. The need is even more pressing given the nearly 50 percent decline in science enrollment over the past decade,
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By Mohammad Tariqur Rahman In this era of chatbots, the old adage ‘practice makes a man perfect’ is more than a proverb. Driving on the same road on a regular basis makes us skilled to the extent that driving the same route is possible without much active attention. Taking a turn or stopping at a
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JENGKA, PAHANG, Malaysia, Sept 20, 2025 — His Royal Highness Sultan Pahang, Al Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, graced the closing ceremony of the Pahang Teguh Dadah Terkawal (PTDT) campaign today, marking the state-level Anti-Drug Day commemoration at Jengka, Pahang. The event underscored the unwavering commitment of all stakeholders in combating the escalating drug
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PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia, Sept 20, 2025 — Malaysia’s Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) is set to kick off a trial of its new National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) this Sunday, introducing QR code-based checks for drivers and passengers at select border points with Singapore. The initial phase, starting September 22, will focus exclusively on car lanes
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By Ashurov Sharofiddin Having lived in Malaysia for nearly two decades, I have witnessed a remarkable journey of nation-building. Since 1957, the country has successfully preserved Islamic values while embracing modernization, fostering economic growth, and promoting inclusivity toward non-Muslim citizens. Striking this balance is no simple task, especially in the context of post-colonial societies, yet
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