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Perak exco defends 25-year Malaysia–Japan elephant deal after outcry, says welfare safeguards in place
BATU GAJAH, May 9 — The 25-year international cooperation agreement involving three Malaysian elephants – Dara, Amoi and Kelat (DAK), between Taiping Zoo and Night Safari (ZTNS) and Tennoji Zoo […]
Zahid says Umno open to taking in sacked Bersatu leaders under Rumah Bangsa plan
BAGAN DATUK, May 9 — Umno will consider applications from lawmakers and leaders of Bersatu who have been expelled or suspended should they seek to join the party through the […]
Former Indian chambers chief Kenneth Eswaran dies in KL at 65, wake set for Monday in Country Heights house
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Prominent businessman and former Malaysian Associated Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MAICCI) president Tan Sri Kenneth Eswaran died early this morning at the age […]
Police hunt burglars who fled with RM800,000 in valuables from Taman Melawati home
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Police are hunting for suspects involved in a house burglary in Taman Melawati, Gombak, near here, with an estimated loss of RM800,000 after the incident […]
Selangor records 1,675 new Muslim converts in 2025, credits NGOs and mosques for rise
SHAH ALAM, May 9 — A total of 1,675 individuals embraced Islam in Selangor in 2025, reflecting the effectiveness of the state’s systematic conversion management framework, said Mais chairman Datuk […]
Anwar pledges RM31m development package for remote Pulau Banggi in Sabah to narrow rural gap
KUDAT, May 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced a special allocation of more than RM31 million to drive development on Pulau Banggi, thus ensuring that the […]
‘Home-grown champions’ for Asean: Putrajaya eyes future K9 exports with Bomba’s RM2.4m breeding hub in Penang
JOHOR BAHRU, May 9 — Malaysia aspires to become a K9 tracker dog breeding hub in Asean through the K9 Operations Centre under the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM). Housing […]
Taiping reject claims of wrongdoing in transfer of Malaysian elephants Dara, Amoi and Kelat to Japanese zoo
IPOH, May 9 — There are absolutely no commercial elements in the agreement between Taiping Zoo & Night Safari and Japan’s Tennoji Zoo in Osaka involving the three Malaysian elephants […]
Penang’s RM250m Taman Mengkuang water plant, set to reduce dependence on Sungai Dua supply, now 35pc complete
BUKIT MERTAJAM, May 9 — The RM250 million Taman Mengkuang Water Treatment Plant (LRA) project undertaken by Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) has now achieved 35 per cent progress. […]
Fuel fraud risks carry severe penalties under Customs Act, warns lawyer
  KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — False declarations, manipulated documents, or undocumented fuel movements could expose companies and individuals to severe penalties under the Customs Act 1967, cautioned Admiralty and […]