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Owner claims 100-year legacy wiped out as Penang demolishes Waterfall Cafe
GEORGE TOWN, April 28 — The owner of the landmark Waterfall Cafe in Penang today claimed the demolition of the long-standing eatery has destroyed a family business he says dates […]
Overcrowded, understaffed and in urgent need of upgrades: Sabah lawmaker says Sandakan Hospital buckling under strain
KOTA KINABALU, April 28 — Healthcare services in Sandakan are struggling to keep pace with demand, making it the hospital with some of the highest mortality rates in the country, […]
Pakatan condemns ‘betrayal’ by 14 Negeri Sembilan Umno lawmakers
KUALA LUMPUR April 28 Pakatan Harapan (PH) has strongly condemned the actions of 14 Umno state assemblymen from the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition in Negeri Sembilan, accusing them of betraying […]
Poultry up slightly, beef cheaper but overall food prices remain controlled, says economy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Selected food prices in Malaysia remain broadly stable, with cost-of-living pressures still contained despite early signs of rising input costs, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd […]
Former Rafizi aide James Chai seen leaving MACC at 6.30pm, more than eight hours after arriving to give statement
PUTRAJAYA, April 28 — Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli’s former aide Chai Jin Shern, also known as James Chai, has finished giving his statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today […]
From bitumen to bricks: Construction costs jump 12pc as fuel and material prices rise, says economy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir today said the construction sector is coming under mounting pressure from rising fuel and building material costs. He said […]
Economy minister: Electricity supply stable, but tariffs could rise due to global fuel swings
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysia’s electricity supply remains stable, but rising and volatile global fuel prices could push up generation costs and eventually affect tariffs if pressures persist, Economy […]
Oil supply recovery could take up to a year if fuel crisis drags on, says economy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Crude oil supply could take between three and 12 months to recover if the ongoing energy crisis persists, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said today. The […]
Ex-Johor Bersatu associate chief hurt after discharging firearm at Kota Tinggi shooting range
JOHOR BAHRU, April 28 — Former Johor Bersatu associate chief Datuk Tan Lek Khang sustained an injury to his chest after accidentally discharging a firearm at a shooting range in Kota […]
Bursa Malaysia ends at intraday high on improved local sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Bursa Malaysia rose 0.71 per cent to end at the day’s high on the back of improving local sentiment and selective buying in index-linked counters […]