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Communications Ministry steps in to train small traders at Melaka central market
MELAKA, May 9 — The Communications Ministry will channel allocations to the National Information Dissemination Centre (Nadi) and the Madani Community to carry out targeted outreach programmes for traders at […]
Army deploys drones, ATVs and scramblers along Malaysia’s border ahead of Aidiladha to curb smuggling
PUTRAJAYA, May 9 — The Malaysian Army (TDM) is tightening security along the country’s borders to curb smuggling and cross-border crimes ahead of the Aidiladha celebrations later this month. Army […]
‘Brave’ joins Bomba’s K9 unit as Putrajaya pumps RM2.4m to expand tracker dog force
JOHOR BAHRU, May 9 — The K9 Tracker Dog Unit of the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has welcomed a new ‘member’ after its Labrador, Lottie, gave birth to a […]
Need help getting around? Rapid KL rolls out ‘Ask Me’ helpers to guide commuters, starting at Pasar Seni
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Rapid KL has introduced the “Ask Me” customer assistance initiative at the Pasar Seni Bus Hub as the first location for its implementation in an […]
Zahid says BN cooperation in unity govt driven by shared goals, not political complacency
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) are comfortable working with all component parties in the Unity Government, as they share common objectives, particularly in serving the […]
Boy, 12, dies after being trapped under concrete block in Pasir Puteh
PASIR PUTEH, May 9 — A 12-year-old boy was killed after being crushed by a concrete block while playing in front of his home in Kampung Telaga Papan, Semerak, […]
Burden or duty? Debate grows over proposed filial responsibility law, with calls for govt support
KUCHING, May 9 — Members of the public have shared their views following reports that the government is considering ‘filial responsibility law’ to legally require children to care for their […]
Proposed care law for ageing parents should consider support systems for families, says Sarawak minister
KUCHING, May 9 — The proposed new law requiring children to care for their ageing parents must reflect the diverse realities across Malaysia, said State Minister of Women, Childhood and […]
Everything, everywhere, at once: Sabah’s Tamparuli sets record for largest simultaneous local elections with 94 villages
TAMPARULI, May 9 — Tamparuli has made history after its Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) election process was recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for the “Most […]
Lorry driver killed while crossing road after being hit by teen motorcyclist in Gua Musang
GUA MUSANG, May 9 — An elderly lorry driver was killed after he was believed to have been hit by a motorcycle ridden by a 17-year-old while crossing a […]