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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, […]
Education Ministry fills 50 school leadership posts, says vacancies will be addressed promptly
IPOH, May 15 — The Ministry of Education has filled 50 vacant posts for headmasters and principals nationwide as part of efforts to strengthen school leadership and ensure smooth school […]
MACC clears Krishnan Tan of wrongdoing, IJM chairman says he wants to move on
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Tan Sri Krishnan Tan today confirmed that the Malaysian Anti‑Corruption Commission (MACC) has formally cleared him of wrongdoing, following the conclusion of investigations into the […]
Homeowner, swimming club in Ipoh settle pickleball noise row with indoor facility plan
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — A homeowner and the Ipoh Swimming Club have reached a settlement in a lawsuit over noise from an outdoor pickleball court. The Ipoh High Court […]
Ex-polytechnic student walks free after judge bins 3.4kg drug trafficking charge, says key witness not credible
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The High Court today acquitted and discharged a former polytechnic student of a charge of trafficking 3,404 grammes (3.4 kilogrammes) of cannabis two years ago. […]
MACC investigates alleged multi-million ringgit bill of lading discrepancies at Tanjung Langsat Port in Johor
  KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating alleged discrepancies between bills of lading (BL) documentation and the actual physical movement of cargo within […]
Home minister says drug problem in Langkawi real, but not like Pablo Escobar’s cartel
KULIM, May 15 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has denied a news report that likened drug trafficking activities in Langkawi to the operations of an international cartel. […]