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Malaysia orders halts to Malbatt patrols, seeks UN review as Lebanon mission grows unsafe
REMBAU, April 9 — Malaysia will request the United Nations (UN) to review the terms of deployment for peacekeeping missions, including the Malaysian Battalion (Malbatt) 850-13 under the UN Interim […]
Five-day remand for fifth suspect in Kelantan ketum bribery scandal involving cops
KOTA BHARU, April 9 — Another suspect has been remanded for five days until Monday for allegedly soliciting and accepting about RM12,000 in bribes in exchange for not taking legal […]
Temporary fuel hiccups at some Shell stations; company assures customers of steady supply
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Shell Malaysia is working to restore fuel supply at its petrol stations nationwide amid reports that some places have run out of fuel. The oil-and-gas […]
Johor homestay murder case: Ex-workshop worker loses appeal against conviction, 30-year jail and caning sentence
PUTRAJAYA, April 9 — The Court of Appeal today upheld a 30-year prison sentence and 12 strokes of the cane imposed on a former car spray workshop worker for murdering […]
No shortcuts to sovereignty: DPM Fadillah stresses urgent energy, water reforms amid West Asia tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Recent geopolitical tensions in West Asia have emphasised the urgency for Malaysia to strengthen its energy security and accelerate its transition efforts, said Deputy Prime […]
Lights, camera, funding: Putrajaya pumps RM300m to spotlight local talent and reel in global productions
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today announced new measures to support Malaysia’s film industry, including a major funding allocation aimed at attracting international productions and […]
Kelantan police chief: Officers fired in self-defence during UiTM Machang machete attack, attempted murder probe under way
KOTA BHARU, April 9 — A man with multiple criminal records was injured after being shot when he attempted to attack police officers with a machete in front of Universiti […]
Ministers: Govt backs Malaysia’s film industry with insolvency support, offers free mediation for disputes under RM250,000
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government will continue supporting Malaysia’s film industry, including assisting artists facing financial distress through a collaboration between the […]
Malaysia, Brunei to empower disaster management commitment via Nadma-NDMC cooperation, says DPM Zahid
PUTRAJAYA, April 9 — Malaysia and Brunei will continue to strengthen bilateral cooperation in disaster management, particularly expertise sharing, capacity building and joint training, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri […]
Hannah Yeoh: ‘Bangun KL’ initiative aims to reduce peak-hour traffic through earlier commutes
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 — The “Bangun KL: Ke Arah Kuala Lumpur Yang Lebih Sejahtera” initiative aims to encourage people to enter the capital earlier, thereby easing peak-hour congestion, said […]