BNM: Base medical, health insurance/takaful product design to be finalised by year-end
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/11/bnm-base-medical-health-insurancetakaful-product-design-to-be-finalised-by-year-end
KUALA LUMPUR: The design of the base medical and health insurance/takaful product, which is being introduced as part of the Budget 2026 agenda, is expected to be finalised by end-2025 with a view to launch in 2027, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/11/bnm-base-medical-health-insurancetakaful-product-design-to-be-finalised-by-year-end)
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KUALA LUMPUR: The design of the base medical and health insurance/takaful product, which is being introduced as part of the Budget 2026 agenda, is expected to be finalised by end-2025 with a view to launch in 2027, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/11/bnm-base-medical-health-insurancetakaful-product-design-to-be-finalised-by-year-end)
Ringgit likely to trade steadily vs greenback as Budget 2026 boosts fiscal outlook
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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is anticipated to trade within a stable range against the US dollar next week, as external greenback strength is moderated by Malaysia's improving fiscal outlook following Friday's Budget 2026 announcement. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/11/ringgit-likely-to-trade-steadily-vs-greenback-as-budget-2026-boosts-fiscal-outlook)
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KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is anticipated to trade within a stable range against the US dollar next week, as external greenback strength is moderated by Malaysia's improving fiscal outlook following Friday's Budget 2026 announcement. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/11/ringgit-likely-to-trade-steadily-vs-greenback-as-budget-2026-boosts-fiscal-outlook)
Budget 2026: Distribution must be fair and targeted, allocations won’t yield results if leadership unstable, says Sabah Umno
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Budget 2026: Distribution must be fair and targeted, allocations won’t yield results if leadership unstable, says Sabah Umno
KOTA KINABALU: The infrastructure development priorities for Sabah under Budget 2026 can only succeed with a stable state government, says Sabah Umno secretary Jafry Arifin.
Melaka leaders react to student gang-rape incident in Alor Gajah
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Melaka leaders react to student gang-rape incident in Alor Gajah
MELAKA: The rising tide of indiscipline among students in the state has become deeply troubling over the recent years, says the state education, higher learning and religious affairs committee chairman, Datuk Rahmad Mariman.
Kolej Pendidikan Yayasan Pelajaran Johor set to become university college following approval
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Kolej Pendidikan Yayasan Pelajaran Johor set to become university college following approval
KOTA TINGGI: Kolej Pendidikan Yayasan Pelajaran Johor will soon be upgraded to a university college, says Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
Five injured in head-on collision on Senai-Desaru Expressway
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Five injured in head-on collision on Senai-Desaru Expressway
KOTA TINGGI: Two men were killed on the spot and another two were critically injured after being involved in an accident near here.
Malaysia aims to increase palliative care specialists to 50 in two years, says Dzulkefly
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Malaysia aims to increase palliative care specialists to 50 in two years, says Dzulkefly
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia aims to increase the number of palliative care specialists to 50 in the next two years, up from the current 34, to meet the growing demand for end-of-life care, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Baba Nyonya identity now recognised on birth certificates
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Baba Nyonya identity now recognised on birth certificates
MELAKA: The Baba and Nyonya community are now permitted to amend their race on birth certificates to better reflect their identity.
Sabah DAP's Tanjung Papat rep among two to quit party ahead of coming state polls
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Sabah DAP's Tanjung Papat rep among two to quit party ahead of coming state polls
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah DAP's Tanjung Papat assemblyman Datuk Frankie Poon quit the party Saturday (Oct 11) at a crucial juncture ahead of the coming state election,
Sabah DAP: We respect duo’s decision to quit party
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Sabah DAP: We respect duo’s decision to quit party
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah DAP respects the decision of its leaders Tanjung Papat assemblyman Datuk Frankie Poon and former state DAP organising secretary Liau Fui Fui to leave the party.
Two suspended Umno assemblymen hope to contest under GRS
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Two suspended Umno assemblymen hope to contest under GRS
KOTA KINABALU: Two suspended Umno assemblymen, Datuk Ir Shahelmey Yahya and Datuk Andi Muhammad Suryady Bandy, are hoping to contest under the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) banner in the upcoming 17th Sabah state election.
Myanmar's election plans to be discussed at upcoming Asean Summit, says Malaysian foreign ministry
https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/10/11/myanmar039s-election-plans-to-be-discussed-at-upcoming-asean-summit-says-malaysian-foreign-ministry
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Myanmar's election plans to be discussed at upcoming Asean Summit, says Malaysian foreign ministry
Malaysia will raise Myanmar's plan to hold elections as well as its invitation for Asean member states to send election observers, at the 47th Asean Summit at the end of this month, the Foreign Ministry said.
Zahid warns of heavy toll from road accidents with 60,000 deaths in 10 years
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Zahid warns of heavy toll from road accidents with 60,000 deaths in 10 years
BAGAN DATUK: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed concern over the high number of road fatalities, saying the country has lost about 60,000 lives over the past 10 years in crashes nationwide.
Three killed in three-vehicle Senai-Desaru Highway crash, one SUV suspected of ferrying illicit ciggies
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Three killed in three-vehicle Senai-Desaru Highway crash, one SUV suspected of ferrying illicit ciggies
KOTA TINGGI: A fatal accident involving three vehicles, including a sports utility vehicle (SUV) suspected of carrying smuggled cigarettes, resulted in three deaths at KM56 of the Senai–Desaru Highway (E22) on Saturday (Oct 11) afternoon, Sinar Harian reports.
Are properties with English names priced higher?
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A glance at current property listings immediately reveals a significant shift in development naming conventions. Older properties carry names reflecting local roots, such as Pangsapuri Perdana or Bungaraya Condominium. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/11/are-properties-with-english-names-priced-higher)
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A glance at current property listings immediately reveals a significant shift in development naming conventions. Older properties carry names reflecting local roots, such as Pangsapuri Perdana or Bungaraya Condominium. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/11/are-properties-with-english-names-priced-higher)
Japan’s piezoelectric tiles: Can Malaysia replicate them?
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/12/japans-piezoelectric-tiles-can-malaysia-replicate-them
At Tokyo's bustling Shibuya Station, tens of thousands of commuters zigzag through crowded pathways to catch the trains. Overhead, fluorescent lights rarely flicker, and every electrical mechanism hums with energy. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/12/japans-piezoelectric-tiles-can-malaysia-replicate-them)
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At Tokyo's bustling Shibuya Station, tens of thousands of commuters zigzag through crowded pathways to catch the trains. Overhead, fluorescent lights rarely flicker, and every electrical mechanism hums with energy. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/12/japans-piezoelectric-tiles-can-malaysia-replicate-them)
The snare behind the glamour
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/12/the--snare-behind-the-glamour
In the Malaysian property landscape of late, a compelling narrative has dominated social media and developer marketing materials: the promise of exceptionally high rental yields from new projects. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/12/the--snare-behind-the-glamour)
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/12/the--snare-behind-the-glamour
In the Malaysian property landscape of late, a compelling narrative has dominated social media and developer marketing materials: the promise of exceptionally high rental yields from new projects. Read full story (https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/10/12/the--snare-behind-the-glamour)
Rakan Muda fund targets youth upskilling
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/12/rakan-muda----fund-targets-youth-upskilling
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Rakan Muda fund targets youth upskilling
IPOH: The RM40mil allocation for the Rakan Muda programme is a significant increase and could be used to lower the unemployment rate among youth, says Hannah Yeoh.
Anwar promises equal focus for sports sector
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Anwar promises equal focus for sports sector
IPOH: The development of the country's sports sector will receive the same level of attention as other sectors, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.