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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim inaugurated Citrawarna 2026 at Dataran Merdeka, a three-day cultural extravaganza attracting over 700 international tourists. The event showcases Malaysia's diverse heritage through parades, performances, and culinary displays.
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The Malaysian Association of Themeparks and Family Attractions urges the government to repeal the 1953 Entertainment Duty Act, arguing the outdated colonial-era tax makes family outings unaffordable and undermines child development.
Malaysia's Essential Goods Distribution Programme has successfully narrowed the price gap between urban and rural areas for essential goods, with LPG cylinders dropping from RM39 to RM26.60 in some zones.