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Housing ministry eyes option to purchase clause from new bill to reduce risks of sick and abandoned projects

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is studying to introduce an Option to Purchase (OTP) clause under the proposed Real Property Development Bill, aimed […]

Cloud seeding set for Perlis and Kedah from May 10 as dams hit alert levels, says minister

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Cloud Seeding Operations (OPA) Series 5 and 6 will be conducted in Perlis and Kedah from May 10 to 12 and May 17 to 19 […]

Melaka magistrates hear guilty pleas from teenage pair accused of hiding baby’s birth and preventing live delivery

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MELAKA, May 8 — A young couple pleaded guilty at the Ayer Keroh Magistrate’s Court today to two separate charges involving the concealment of a baby’s birth and the consumption […]

Malaysia is expensive? Local tourism group say perception matters more than numbers

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Claims on Indonesian social media suggesting Malaysia has become too expensive for tourists have raised concern among tourism industry players, though arrivals have not been […]

Queen praises Uzbekistan’s beauty, Islamic heritage and hospitality

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia has expressed admiration for Uzbekistan’s architectural beauty, Islamic heritage and the warm hospitality of its people during […]

MBPJ activates 24-hour flood hotline as heavy rain triggers flash floods in Petaling Jaya

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PETALING JAYA, May 8 — The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) activated its disaster operations room and emergency hotline following continuous heavy rain and storm conditions today. In a Facebook […]

Baru Bian moves to strike out PKR’s RM10m lawsuit over party exit

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Ba’kelalan Assemblyman Baru Bian has filed an application to strike out a lawsuit brought against him by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), which is seeking RM10 […]

Bank Negara’s international reserves at RM508.4b as of April 30

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) international reserves stood at US$129.7 billion (about RM508.4 billion) as at April 30, 2026. In a statement today, the central bank said […]

Will political funding Bill be ready before GE16? Law minister Azalina says ‘I honestly do not know’

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MELAKA, May 8 — The proposed Political Funding Bill is still under study and has yet to secure consensus from all political parties, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said today. […]

Road users advised to plan journeys ahead of KL run around Padang Merbok tomorrow

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — The public is advised to plan their journeys to avoid traffic congestion during the “XTEP 10KM Time Trial 2026” running programme in the capital tomorrow. […]

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