News@9 Monday, Oct 21

Fees unaffected
Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirms public transport fees will stay the same despite the minimum wage hike. He says rates are regulated, and most workers already earn above the minimum wage.

Critical state
Johor is tackling overcrowding and broken facilities at the Gelang Patah health clinic. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi voiced concern over broken chairs and air conditioning.

Academic freedom protected
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir says academic freedom will be upheld, as long as it’s based on facts, following a UKM circular that allegedly restricts public statements.

“Stay calm”
Perak police are urging calm after the sound of a loud explosion shook Ipoh this morning. An expert suggests it might have been a sonic boom.

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