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Temporary diversion on landslide-hit Gua Musang-Lojing road to reopen Thursday
GUA MUSANG, May 20 — A temporary diversion on the Gua Musang-Lojing road, closed since December 3 last year due to a landslide, will open from Thursday (May 21). Kelantan […]
Malaysian Haj pilgrims urged to limit outdoor activities as heat hits 48°C in Mecca
MECCA, May 20 — Malaysian Haj pilgrims have been advised to take care of their health and limit outdoor activities following extreme heat in Saudi Arabia, with temperatures expected to […]
Over 31,000 Malaysian Haj pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia, final flight arrives tomorrow
MECCA, May 20 — A total of 31,243 out of 31,600 Malaysian Haj pilgrims for the 1447H/2026M season have arrived in the Holy Land on 99 flights as of today. […]
Malaysia, Singapore expand healthcare cooperation on food labelling, medical technology and health tourism
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Malaysia and Singapore are strengthening strategic cooperation in healthcare, including food labelling policy alignment, access to medical technology and cross-border health tourism for the benefit […]
EV adoption in Malaysia hits 94,165 units since 2018, says Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Malaysia continues to show encouraging growth, with the total number of Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) passenger vehicles reaching 94,165 units […]
Malaysia demands immediate release of 25 citizens detained by Israeli forces after Gaza flotilla interception
PETALING JAYA, May 20 — Malaysia is demanding for the Israeli Zionist regime to immediately release 25 of its citizens who are members and crew of the Global Sumud Flotilla […]
The RM30 trap? Young Malaysians recount path down ‘buy now, pay later’ slippery slope
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — It starts with a small, forgettable purchase. The first time Syarlina Zakaria used a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service, she barely remembered what she […]
How Rafizi-led ‘Bersama’ could disrupt Malaysia’s political calculus
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Malaysian politics again faces a major realignment following the dramatic takeover of Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) by former federal ministers Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli and […]
New, harder to forge Malaysian passport rolling out June 1, public reminded not to use AI photos in applications
PUTRAJAYA, May 19 — The Immigration Department will begin issuing a new Malaysian passport with 94 security features from June 1, further strengthening the security of the nation’s identification document. […]
PM Anwar: Haj is a school of spiritual upbringing to purify the soul
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The Haj pilgrimage is not merely a spiritual journey; rather, it is a school of education and spiritual upbringing that shapes the soul, purifies the […]