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Govt says wider IPTA access for UEC, tahfiz students not a recognition of education systems
PUTRAJAYA, May 16 — The decision to open admission pathways for students from foreign education systems, including the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), to public institutions of higher learning (IPTA) does […]
Malaysia-led Gaza aid flotilla enters high-risk waters as interception fears grow
SEPANG, May 16 — The Sumud Nusantara Command Centre (SNCC) has confirmed that 54 ships of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) are currently in yellow zone 2, which is approximately […]
Heroin, meth, tobacco, phones and cash found inside Ipoh police lock-up, internal investigation underway
IPOH, May 16 — Perak police have launched an internal investigation into the discovery of items suspected to be drugs and mobile phones in a lock-up cell at the Central […]
No automatic vacancy for Kijal seat as Razali’s fine does not exceed RM2,000, says Terengganu Speaker
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 16 — Datuk Razali Idris’ position as the Kijal state assemblyman is secure and there will be no automatic vacancy, said Terengganu State Assembly Speaker Datuk Mohd […]
Pangkor migrant boat sinking: Authorities now believe 39 were onboard, raising fears more may still be missing
IPOH, May 16 — Four more bodies were found today from the incident involving a boat carrying Indonesian migrants that capsized in the waters off Pulau Pangkor, bringing the death […]
Ipoh junction now rocking ‘light saber’ traffic lights, drivers say it’s way safer (VIDEO)
IPOH, May 16 — A striking new “light saber” traffic light system has appeared near Enclave Residences along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, following a spate of accidents allegedly linked to poor […]
Applications open June 30 as Putrajaya gives non‑mainstream students direct shot at public universities
PUTRAJAYA, May 15 — Applications for students from outside the national education system to pursue studies at public institutions of higher learning (IPTA) will open on June 30. Higher Education […]
Sabah’s Lahad Datu–Tawau road collapse strands vehicles, diversion works underway at Jalan Silam
LAHAD DATU, May 15 — The main road linking Lahad Datu and Tawau was cut off this evening after a 50-metre stretch of Jalan Silam here collapsed in both directions. […]
Fadhlina: Teacher welfare matters, spouse‑distance transfers now handled quicker nationwide
IPOH, May 15 — Transfer applications involving teachers seeking placement closer to their spouses remain among the key priorities in safeguarding teachers’ welfare, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said […]
Fourth Malaysian‑linked ship transits Strait of Hormuz with Iranian clearance, shipping data shows
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — A support vessel owned by Malaysian firm Vantris Energy, formerly known as Sapura Energy, passed through the Strait of Hormuz, LSEG shipping data showed today, […]