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Asean may start oil reserve scheme with select countries, says investment, trade and industry minister
CEBU, May 7 — Asean may consider bringing in the private sector to help realise the newly-mooted oil stockpiling framework aimed at strengthening the region’s long-term energy security and preparedness. […]
Four days and 131 pages: Rafizi says MACC done with recording his statement over RM1.1b semiconductor probe
PUTRAJAYA, May 7— Former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has completed giving his statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) after four days of questioning over alleged abuse of […]
One student dead, another critical after suspected electrocution at ablution area in Sarawak school
SIBU, May 7 — A routine evening prayer preparation turned tragic when a Form Four student was killed and another seriously injured after they were believed to have been electrocuted […]
Govt rolls out advance payments to boost paddy farmers’ cash flow ahead of planting season
PUTRAJAYA, May 7 —  Advance payments under the Ploughing Incentive to Farmers (IPKP) scheme amounting to RM200 per hectare for farmers in Peninsular Malaysia will be disbursed in stages from […]
Home Ministry pushes for court charges, not compounds, in diesel subsidy abuse cases
KUANTAN, May 7 — The Home Ministry (KDN) has proposed prosecuting cases of subsidised diesel embezzlement involving fleet card abuse in court, rather than settling them through compounds. Home Minister […]
New Perlis panel to guide long-term growth strategy ahead of 2040 target
KANGAR, May 7 — The Perlis state government will establish the Perlis Transformation and Monitoring Steering Committee to formulate a more structured development direction for the state, in its bid […]
Defence minister to discuss with Norway after missile export halt hits LCS project
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Malaysia’s Defence Ministry ‌said it will discuss with Norway a ​shift in Oslo’s position regarding defence export approvals that has halted the supply of missiles […]
Transport Ministry: JPJ to accept foreign licence conversion applications for Malaysians nationwide from June 1
PUTRAJAYA, May 7 — Malaysian citizens holding valid foreign driving licences with no restrictions may apply to convert them into Malaysian Driving Licences (LMM), subject to record checks and compliance […]
Police seize RM16.3m worth of meth, fentanyl in Tawau raids, two charged under Dangerous Drugs Act
TAWAU, May 7 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) seized 323.91 kilogrammes (kg) of methamphetamine and 0.98 litres of fentanyl, with a total estimated value of RM16.34 million, during Operation […]
High Court to decide May 13 on Najib’s bid to stay US$1.18b SRC payout
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — The High Court will decide on May 13 whether Datuk Seri Najib Razak can obtain a stay of execution on the US$1.3 billion (about RM5.08 […]