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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The government is studying a proposal to introduce a phased implementation of the Automatic Fuel Adjustment (AFA) mechanism beginning in 2027 to ensure that electricity bill protection is fairer and better targeted according to consumer categories.
BANGI, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Various initiatives and incentives announced under Budget 2027 are expected to further boost Malaysia’s halal industry, particularly by helping local players expand into international markets, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The 122-kilometre East Coast Expressway Phase 3 (LPT3) will be implemented through privatisation under a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement via a competitive bidding process or Request for Proposal (RFP), with the successful bidder bearing the full development cost.
BATU GAJAH, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- A vehicle assembly industry worker, who took 11 years to reach a salary above RM2,500 a month, has described the proposed starting salary of RM2,500 for graduates and semi-skilled workers as an opportunity for the younger generation to enjoy a better quality of life.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance programmes must remain short-term measures rather than permanent features, as they are designed to help households cope with rising living costs and maintain their purchasing power, an economist said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) has stepped up inter-agency preparedness measures to address the Super El Nino phenomenon, which is already showing early effects in the country.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is scheduled to receive its first two South Korean-made FA-50M Block 20 light combat aircraft this Friday (Oct 30), as part of a procurement of 18 such aircraft worth nearly RM4 billion.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The Defence Ministry has no objection to the Sarawak government's request to establish the Royal Malaysian Navy's (RMN) Naval Region 4 Headquarters (Mawilla 4) in Bintulu instead of Muara Tebas, which was previously identified as the proposed site, said Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
PASIR MAS, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The Kelantan state government is proposing an estimated RM40 million river-linking project extending to Kuala Pengkalan Nangka to improve water flow and mitigate flooding in Pasir Mas and Tumpat.
SIBU, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Improved air connectivity and high-tech infrastructure must be prioritised under the proposed Sibu Economic Zone (SEZ) to attract investment, skilled talent and high-value industries to central Sarawak, says local entrepreneur Dr Gregory Hii Sui Cheng.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The requirement for prospective pilgrims to have a minimum savings balance of RM15,000 to accept a Haj offer is in line with recommendations by the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to increase the basic registration fee and raise the automatic eligibility deposit to reflect current costs.
By Rashidah Abd Rahim
MELAKA, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- The government’s one-off RM1,000 financial aid has brought welcome relief to taxi, hire car and school bus drivers in Melaka, helping them cope with rising living costs and operating expenses.
