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Roadworks nationwide hit by rising costs, with hundreds of projects already delayed, says Ahmad Maslan
KULAI, April 13 — Road construction and maintenance projects nationwide are expected to face further delays due to rising construction material prices and diesel costs linked to tensions in West […]
Posting about badminton or shopping during WFH? Our eyes are on you, Home Ministry sec-gen warns staff
PUTRAJAYA, April 13 — Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Awang Alik Jeman today warned civil servants against posting photos or updates on social media that may suggest they are neglecting their […]
Look out for unusual fuel sales to curb smuggling, home ministry tells cops on border petrol station duty
PUTRAJAYA, April 13 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today told the police to use data to spot suspicious activity at petrol stations near Malaysia’s borders, focusing on […]
Festive week ahead for Malaysia with Tamil New Year, Vaisakhi and Vishu celebrations from tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — Tamil and Sikh communities will celebrate Tamil New Year and Vaisakhi, tomorrow (April 14), while the Malayalee community will observe Vishu on April 15, reflecting […]
LRT disruption: Kelana Jaya line hit by delays after Universiti station fault, Rapid Rail activates shuttle service
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — Train services on the Kelana Jaya LRT line are experiencing delays following a track switch disruption at Universiti station, operator Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd said […]
Part-time job ad on Facebook leads Sarawakian in Kuching to lose close to RM39,000
KUCHING, April 13 — A housewife in her 40s here lost nearly RM39,000 after being duped by an illegitimate part-time job recruitment advertisement on Facebook. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Public […]
Trip to Songkran festival ends with drug test trouble for two SPM candidates at Bukit Kayu Hitam
BUKIT KAYU HITAM, April 13 — Two 17-year-old Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates were among 37 individuals detained after testing positive for drugs in a special operation by the National […]
Not just Bangkok: Tourism minister wants more direct flights to Thailand’s cities and tourist spots
BANGKOK, April 13 — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) urged the development of flight routes between Malaysia and Thailand to be expanded more strategically, rather than focusing […]
Fire engulfs three blocks at Bachok religious school, no casualties; classes go online till Thursday
BACHOK, April 13 — Three building blocks at Sekolah Menengah Ugama (A) Darul Ulum Muhammadiah, Kolam, Pak Badol here caught fire yesterday afternoon. Bachok Fire and Rescue Station senior officer […]
MOE probes SOP compliance after Form One student killed in SMK Tanjong Mas crash
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has started an internal investigation to review compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) following an accident that claimed the life […]