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President Prabowo Subianto has instructed a comprehensive review of two major programmes—free school meals and Red and White cooperatives—signalling a potential shift in implementation following mounting public criticism and controversies.
Malaysia's Parliament is prioritising discussion of the East Coast Expressway Phase 3 toll project implementation model and stricter enforcement against vape syndicates targeting young people during this week's sitting.
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Transport Minister Anthony Loke has justified his ministry's plan to increase traffic fines by up to RM500, arguing that escalating penalties are necessary to deter the rising number of road violations nationwide.
Kota Kinabalu's Kapayan assemblyman has urged City Hall to implement a six-month grace period and focus on public education before enforcing stricter parking laws, citing insufficient awareness and parking facility shortages.