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KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Continuous efforts must be made to strengthen the civil service so it remains sustainable, responsive and in line with the country’s needs.

PETALING JAYA, April 22 — The National Film Development Corporation (Finas) will sponsor the opening of i-Saraan accounts under the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for 1,000 Malaysian creative workers, in a move aimed at boosting social protection and retirement savings for those behind the scenes.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Zhejiang Jingxing Paper Joint Stock Co Ltd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Jingxing Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd, has committed RM1.9 billion to a phase two expansion of its operations in Banting.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) is planning to launch a global cargo joint business with Qatar Airways Cargo and IAG Cargo.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Applications for copyright protection of original music and recordings in Malaysia remain significantly lower compared to literary works, said Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) deputy director-general (strategic and technical) Yusnieza Syarmila Yusoff.

PUTRAJAYA, April 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reaffirmed the government has approved an allocation of RM1 billion to boost padi production in Kedah.

KUCHING, April 22 — Malaysia policy of increasing women’s representation in decision-making roles by 30 per cent is a step in the right direction, but policy alone is not enough, said Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul.

BANGKOK, April 22 — Malaysia’s high-rise buildings are designed to withstand earthquakes of at least magnitude 7, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said.

KUCHING, April 22 — As Malaysia grapples with the challenges of digital misinformation, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has proposed the introduction of a law to tackle defamation arising from the misuse of artificial intelligence, echoing similar proactive steps recently taken by Singapore.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Malaysia’s international reserves accumulated to US$118.4 billion as of April 15, from US$117.5 billion on March 28, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

SHAH ALAM, April 22 — The Taman Sri Muda pumphouse here was fully functional as of April 16, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.

PUTRAJAYA, April 22 — The Malaysia-Thailand rail link to continental Asia, including China, is important in terms of supply chain security and safety, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has ordered the recall of several imported food products from Indonesia after tests revealed they contain pig DNA.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, April 22 — Selangor has allocated RM4 million for the new Yayasan Insan Istimewa Selangor (Yanis), a foundation aimed at stronger support for people with disabilities (OKU), including those above 18. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare...

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, April 22 — The state government will present rent aid worth three months, as well as a briefing on recommendations to redevelop Putra Heights neighbourhoods affected by the April 1 gas pipeline blast, to victims on Thursday. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Integrated marine bunkering services provider TMD Energy Ltd began trading on the NYSE American under the ticker symbol TMDE, becoming the first Malaysian marine bunker supplier to list on a major United States exchange.

ZURICH, April 22 — Roche said today that it would invest US$50 billion (RM219 billion) in the United States over the next five years, creating more than 12,000 new jobs, in the latest massive investment by companies reacting to President Donald Trump’s tariffs policy.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, April 22 — The Selangor government is looking into Rainbow Home Care Centre in Cheras, which has made headlines for alleged child abuse. State executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari said the shelter could be closed if it doesn’t follow...

PETALING JAYA, April 22 — The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) is urging more large corporate entities, including multinational corporations and government-linked companies (GLCs), to participate in environmental sustainability initiatives by adopting renewable energy sources such as solar power.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — The Thai Chamber of Commerce views the halal sector as a promising platform for deeper economic collaboration between Thailand and Malaysia.