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Transport minister rules out death penalty for drunk driving, pushes compensation instead
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — The government has ruled out introducing the death penalty for offences under the Road Transport Act 1987, including cases involving driving under the influence, Transport […]
Company owner fined RM20,000 in Shah Alam over fake documents for foreign worker approval
SHAH ALAM, April 13 — A company owner was fined RM20,000 by the Sessions Court here today for submitting forged documents to obtain approval for a foreign worker quota in […]
Sabah, Sarawak fuel price gap may disappear if global tensions escalate, warns state agency leader
KOTA KINABALU, April 13 — Fuel prices across the country could eventually be standardised if global tensions continue to disrupt energy markets, a Sabah leader warned today, raising the possibility […]
Anwar: Speed up RM27m Terengganu Matriculation College project
MARANG, April 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for the construction project of the Terengganu Matriculation College in Bukit Payong here, with an initial allocation of […]
Sabah CM: Quick-impact projects must be fast-tracked for the benefit of Sabahans
KOTA KINABALU, April 13 — The Sabah government wants urgent, quick-impact small-scale projects that can be completed promptly to be prioritised, particularly in the education and healthcare sectors. Chief Minister […]
Escaped Pakistani detainee case: Police probe SOP lapses, weaknesses
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — Police have opened an investigation paper to identify any weaknesses or non-compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP) following the escape of a Pakistani man from […]
Court grants FashionValet founder Vivy Yusof, husband temporary release of passport to perform Haj, trial postponed to July
KUALA LUMPUR,  April 13 — The trial involving FashionValet Sdn Bhd (FashionValet) founder Datin Vivy Yusof and her husband,  Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar, for criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving […]
E-hailing ride turns drug run: Johor cops arrest mule in Pontian bust
PONTIAN, April 13 — Police have uncovered a drug distribution tactic involving the use of e-hailing services following the arrest of a drug mule during an operation last Friday. Pontian […]
‘Even burger stalls look better’: Home minister orders upgrades for Malaysia’s border posts
PUTRAJAYA, April 13 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today instructed several Malaysia’s border posts to be upgraded as some are currently in a state that is less […]
Don’t panic, don’t relax: Home minister urges Malaysians to brace for possible energy-driven shocks
PUTRAJAYA, April 13 — Malaysians should prepare for possible economic and supply disruptions if the ongoing geopolitical conflict in West Asia continues to affect global energy routes, Home Minister Datuk […]