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News@9: Today's top headlines - Oct 21, 2024 [WATCH]

Here are today's biggest stories.

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.

That's it for News@9.

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