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DBKL explains crackdown on unlicensed street photographers
KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 — The activities of unlicensed street photographers touting their services can cause public discomfort and pose safety risks to the community, according to Kuala Lumpur City […]
MetMalaysia warns of short-term severe thunderstorms nationwide until evening
KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 — Thunderstorms, coupled with heavy rains and strong winds are expected nationwide until 5pm today, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) warned in a weather alert this […]
Ex-Kelantan footballer, friend claim trial to abducting, confining 45-year-old man in Tumpat
PASIR MAS, April 12 — A former Kelantan football player and his friend pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to a charge of abducting and confining a […]
Diabetes-linked kidney diseases on the rise, cost Malaysia RM3.3b a year, says health minister
SHAH ALAM, April 12 — The cost of treating end-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Malaysia has surged sharply from RM572 million in 2020 to RM3.3 billion annually at present, […]
Remand extended for former CEO, chairman in MACC probe into RM300m share transaction
  KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has obtained a court order to extend the remand of a former chief executive officer (CEO) of a […]
Police believe escaped Pakistani detainee still in Malaysia, 62 hours after Sungai Buloh breakout
KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 — A Pakistani remand detainee who escaped from Sungai Buloh Prison on Thursday is believed to still be in the country. Sungai Buloh Police chief Supt […]
A Dungun farmer counts RM20,000 in losses as hot weather wipes out his crops
DUNGUN, April 12 — A farmer has suffered an estimated RM20,000 in losses after his vegetable crops cultivated in Kampung Minda near here were damaged due to the current hot […]
Smuggling crackdown nets RM4.6m in smuggled goods, 617 arrests; Sabah, Labuan record highest cases
PUTRAJAYA, April 12 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) arrested 617 individuals and seized goods valued at RM4.6 million during Ops Khas Pagar Laut 1/2026 conducted from Feb 27 […]
Car crashes into tree in Sibu, driver killed on the spot
SIBU, April 12 — A woman was killed after the car she was driving crashed into a tree at Lorong Lanang 61, Jalan Lanang here at midnight last night. Sibu […]
Johor must act now on pay and policies or face talent drain to Singapore when RTS starts, state economic adviser warns
JOHOR BAHRU, April 12 — Johor must refine its cross-border economic strategy and sharpen policy clarity to address the outflow of skilled labour ahead of the planned launch of the […]