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Authorities sniffing out source of bad odour in Skudai, Perling
JOHOR BARU: The Environment Department (DOE) is investigating complaints of a “mysterious chemical odour” detected in parts of Skudai and Perling here, says Johor health and environment committee chairman Ling […]
PLUS to activate smart lanes at 34 locations over Hari Raya
PETALING JAYA: PLUS Malaysia Berhad will activate 34 smart lanes at strategic locations along its highway network to improve traffic flow during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays. Read full story […]
Enforcement must act fast on acts threatening religious harmony, says Gobind
PETALING JAYA: Enforcement agencies must act swiftly and decisively against those responsible for desecrating religious symbols to prevent racial tensions and maintain public order, says Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. […]
Sarawak monitoring tourism impact of Middle East conflict
KUCHING: Sarawak will adjust its tourism strategy if visitor arrivals decline in the coming months due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman […]
Motorcycle trolleys already on tracks, not thrown on rails to stop train, says Ewon
KOTA KINABALU: The six motorcycle trolleys that stopped a runaway train in Tenom recently were already on the railway track and not thrown into the locomotive’s path to stop it, […]
Thunderstorms, heavy rain forecast in Pahang, Johor and Sarawak until 4pm
KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to affect parts of Pahang, Johor and Sarawak until 4pm on Thursday (March 12), according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department […]
Couple pleads not guilty to misappropriating RM30,000 cultural grant
MELAKA: A married couple pleaded not guilty at the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court here Thursday (March 12) to a charge of misusing a cultural grant totaling RM30,000, two years ago. […]
Probe finds driver negligence in runaway train incident, says Ewon
KOTA KINABALU: An internal investigation has found negligence in the runaway train incident along the Tenom-Pangi route. Read full story Date: 12 March, 2026 1:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Mobile phone murder: Man remanded seven days over fatal stabbing in Melaka
MELAKA: A man suspected of stabbing a youth to death in Sungai Udang here on Wednesday (March 11) night has been remanded for seven days from Thursday (March 12). Read full story […]
JB to become zero-waste zone with 24-hour cleaning teams, upgraded infrastructure
JOHOR BARU: Authorities are moving to turn the city centre here into a zero-waste zone, with round-the-clock cleaning teams, stricter enforcement and upgraded waste management infrastructure. Read full story Date: […]