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Breaking convention, Kedah MB keeps sacked Bersatu reps as exco and deputy Speaker
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — A Kedah assemblyman expelled by Parti Pribumi Bersatu (Bersatu) will keep his post as a state executive councillor (exco), while another lawmaking facing the same […]
Holiday crush: Over three million vehicles expected on KLK, LPT1 highways during long break
KUANTAN, May 26 — The operator of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway (KLK) and the East Coast Expressway 1 (LPT1), AFA Prime Bhd (AFA Prime), estimates traffic volume to top 3 […]
Put it out: Kelantan health dept issues 85 notices for failure to display no-smoking signs
KOTA BHARU, May 26 — The Kelantan Health Department has issued 85 notices of offence under Section 18 of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852) […]
Enforcement agency commission: Proposed ombudsman to enhance handling of public complaints
PUTRAJAYA, May 26 — The proposed establishment of a Malaysian Ombudsman is seen as a positive step towards ensuring that public complaints regarding government service delivery are handled more effectively, […]
Impact injuries, drowning among causes of death in Sepat FSO tragedy
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 26 — Severe injuries caused by strong impact and drowning have been identified among the causes of death of three workers who perished after the lifeboat they […]
As KL braces for concert surge, new ‘BTS’ initiative aims to curb ticket scams
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has previewed Malaysia’s first national consumer protection campaign, the ‘Beli Tiket Selamat’ (BTS) initiative, which aims to curb event ticket […]
More than just a payslip deduction: What Perkeso actually does for Malaysian workers
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — For many Malaysians, contributions to the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) are little more than a routine deduction listed on their monthly payslips, quietly reducing take-home salaries. […]
Stagnant rents, mounting arrears force DBKL to spend more on PPR upkeep amid worsening public facilities
 KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Stagnant rental rates and rental arrears amounting to millions of ringgit have rendered public housing in Malaysia unsustainable, a report by Think City said recently. […]
Father hopes for breakthrough as hunt continues for missing teen at Bukit Changkat Asa
 HULU SELANGOR, May 25 — The father of a teenage girl believed to have gone missing while hiking at Bukit Changkat Asa in Tanjong Malim last Saturday is hoping that […]
Perak forms special committee as cable theft, vandalism threaten telecoms network and public safety
 IPOH, May 25 — The Perak State Government has established the Perak State Network Integrity and Security Committee to strengthen cooperation with agencies to address the issue of cable theft, […]