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Muda unveils trio of fresh Johor candidates as Amira Aisya builds youthful election slate
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) today announced three more candidates who will contest in the Johor state election. Muda Kulai chief M. Premanand, 53, […]
Identity card and motorcycle help police identify missing man found dead in Baling, missing since June 10
BALING, June 22 — The body of a 58-year-old man, who had been reported missing for 12 days, was found in a rubber plantation near the Felda Teloi Kanan intersection […]
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman lands in Malaysia for first official visit since taking office
SEPANG, June 22 — Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Malaysia yesterday for an official visit to further strengthen the close bilateral relations between the two countries and deepen […]
Police arrest five suspects after disappearance of teenage cousins in Kota Bharu sparks urgent rescue
KOTA BHARU, June 22 — Police have detained five local men, aged between their teens and 20s, for allegedly being involved in the disappearance of two teenage girls, aged 15 […]
PM Anwar hails Sarawak’s expertise as Bintulu Port shifts from federal to state control
KUCHING, June 22 — The Federal Government is confident that the Sarawak State Government has the expertise and capability to operate Bintulu Port, which has been changed from a federal […]
In Dewan Rakyat today: Parliament kicks off with Hormuz crisis queries, Haj reforms and AI safeguard
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — The economic impact of trade disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and measures to improve the haj management system next year are among the key […]
What if landslides can be predicted before a slope collapses? Researchers in Universiti Malaya think it is possible
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 — Researchers at Universiti Malaya here have been testing an optical fibre-based monitoring system that can predict subtle ground movements, potentially providing early warning signs of […]
From RM500 to over RM6,000? Association warns of 13-fold fee hike if Selangor reclassifies kids’ playlands
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — The Malaysian Association of Theme Parks and Family Attractions (Matfa) has urged the Selangor state government to review its proposal to reclassify children’s playlands under […]
Mother-tongue mastery is the best tool against 3R trolls, says deputy unity minister
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — Deputy National Unity Minister R. Yuneswaran has called for greater emphasis on strengthening mother-tongue proficiency, especially among young people. He said it is intended to […]
Tekun targets 24-hour loan approvals for small businesses
MELAKA, June 21 — Tabung Ekonomi Kumpulan Usaha Niaga (Tekun Nasional) aims to approve financing below RM20,000 within 24 hours, said Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong. […]