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1.16 Million PTPTN Borrowers Owe RM10.7bil In Unpaid Loans, Higher Education Ministry Reveals
The ministry says enforcement and repayment initiatives are being strengthened to ensure PTPTN remains financially sustainable.
S’pore Now World’s Most Polluted City As Haze Worsens, KL Comes In Second
IQAir’s live ranking showed Singapore with a US AQI of 216, while Kuala Lumpur recorded 204.
‘RM3,100 Is Needed’ — MTUC Urges M’sian Govt To Raise Minimum Wage In Budget 2027
The union says the current RM1,700 minimum wage no longer reflects rising living costs, productivity gains and company profits.
‘Why Are You Staring?’ — S’pore Man Jailed 18 Months & Caned 4 Times For Attacking M’sian Who Stared At Him
A 34-year-old Malaysian was repeatedly punched and kicked before being struck on the head with a metal bar during the nearly two-and-a-half-minute attack.
Govt Urges M’sians Abroad To Come Home, Says 400,000+ Jobs Await
For now, the government says the focus is on making the path home simpler for Malaysians who are ready to return.
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto Sued Over Recurring Forest Fires & Toxic Haze
Civil society groups in West Kalimantan accuse the government of “gross negligence” over recurring forest fires and toxic haze.
‘Mat Rempit’ To Face Up To 5 Years’ Jail For Illegal Street Racing Under New Law From Nov 1
The tougher penalties are part of amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 aimed at making illegal racing a specific offence.
Contractor In Sarawak Wins RM10.17 Million Jackpot After Dreaming Up His Winning Numbers
Some people dream of becoming rich. This man dreamt of the numbers that actually made it happen.
‘She Ain’t Heavy, She’s My Baby’ – M’sian Dad Carries Daughter With Cerebral Palsy Across KLSCM Finish Line
A touching moment from KLSCM 2026 has won hearts online after a father carried his 18-year-old daughter across the finish line.
M’sian Earning RM8,000 Says He Saves Just RM300 A Month, Moves To S’pore Due To Cost Of Living
An RM8,000 monthly salary may sound comfortable to many Malaysians, but one local man said the reality felt very different once all his expenses were taken into account. According to Sin Chew Daily, the 30-year-old…
Foreigner In Penang Allegedly Pulls Chest Hair In Char Kuey Teow To Avoid Paying RM30 Bill
A Penang restaurant manager became suspicious after finding several short, dry hairs in the dish and later checked the CCTV.
Indonesian Media Claims M’sian & S’porean Companies Linked To Fires In Indonesia
Environmental groups say companies with links to Malaysia and Singapore were among entities connected to fire hotspots in Indonesia, although at least one Malaysian group has since disputed the implication.
KL Now The World’s Most Polluted City As Haze Worsens
Kuala Lumpur topped IQAir’s global major city pollution ranking on Oct 7, with air quality classified as “very unhealthy”.
World Bank: M’sian Salaries Are Rising Faster Than Productivity
The World Bank has also pointed to structural issues holding Malaysia back.
