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MSMEs exempted from wage hike (opens the original)
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Sim: Measure will keep businesses competitive while protecting workers KUALA LUMPUR: Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will be exempted from the new minimum wage rate for now following a Cabinet decision. Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim (pic) said the Cabinet agreed that wages in Malaysia needed to continue rising, while taking into account the ability of local businesses, particularly MSMEs, to cope with higher operating costs and current economic chall
Northern states spared from haze thanks to Andaman Sea winds (opens the original)
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GEORGE TOWN: While much of Malaysia has spent recent weeks breathing in the hazy air, the far north of the peninsula has lately been enjoying precious blue skies. Perlis, Kedah and Penang have enjoyed relatively clean air for about a week, with Air Pollutant Index (API) readings ranging mostly from the 20s to 50s on Friday (Sept 11) morning. At 9am, readings in northern Kedah and Perlis included 21 in Kangar, 24 in Langkawi and 39 in Alor Setar. Penang was similarly fortunate, with readings rang
Hikers allegedly attempt to assault Penang Hill staff after being caught showering at water faucet (opens the original)
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GEORGE TOWN: A routine reminder turned hostile at Penang Hill when two hikers allegedly attempted to assault funicular station staff after being caught showering at a water faucet. According to a statement released by the Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) on Aug 14, the incident occurred near the lower funicular station—a common pathway leading to the 833-meter-high hilltop trails. Images from the scene show two men using a back-lane faucet, with one shirtless man apparently washing off sweat and gr
Kedah mulls suspending demands for higher Penang lease payments (opens the original)
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ALOR SETAR: Kedah may hold back its claim for higher Penang "lease" payments until Perikatan Nasional takes over the federal government if Putrajaya continues to reject the demand. Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor (pic) said the state government was considering whether to submit all documents supporting its claim to the federal government now or wait until there was a change of government.
Penang suspends ANPR parking enforcement after public backlash (opens the original)
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GEORGE TOWN: Penang will order both local councils to immediately suspend the use of Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) enforcement and review how the system is being implemented, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said. The move came after growing public criticism over the use of ANPR patrol vehicles for parking enforcement, particularly complaints that motorists were being given too little time to make payment before compounds were issued. Chow said the decision followed discussions after a P
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