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MCMC orders telcos to fix poor mobile coverage in Sabah’s Kampung Tinagat
TAWAU, June 8 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has directed telecommunications service providers to take immediate measures to improve the quality of communications coverage in Kampung Tinagat […]
After Mindanao quake, APM deployed to monitor Sabah coast as tsunami alert lifted, says DPM Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) has been mobilised to monitor coastal areas in Sandakan, Sabah, as a precaution following a strong earthquake in Mindanao, […]
AirAsia apologises to family, submits revised medical child restraint procedures to regulators after viral boarding dispute
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — AirAsia has submitted enhanced procedures governing the use of medical child restraint devices on its flights after a family travelling with a daughter who has […]
Debt collector changes plea to not guilty on sexual assault charge involving teenage boy in Shah Alam
SHAH ALAM, June 8 — A debt collector facing a charge of sexual assault involving a teenage boy changed his plea to not guilty at the Sessions Court here today. […]
Terengganu firefighters rescue injured climber after six-hour trek through rain and steep terrain at Gunung Chemerong
DUNGUN, June 8 — A man who was injured in his leg while climbing Gunung Chemerong near Pasir Raja Forest Reserve here was rescued by firefighters in an operation today. […]
FT minister seeks end to Special OSC in Kuala Lumpur planning approvals over interference concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — The Federal Territories minister said she will no longer convene Kuala Lumpur’s Special One Stop Centre (OSC) and will seek Cabinet approval to abolish the body, […]
Music teacher in Klang pleads not guilty to 14 charges of sexual assault on six students
KLANG, June 8 — A male teacher pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to 14 charges of committing physical sexual assault against six 15-year-old female students at […]
Shrimp ban sparks tension as Malaysia demands answers, Thailand threatens WTO escalation over import curbs
KUALA NERUS, June 8 — Malaysia is awaiting Thailand’s response to a questionnaire on shrimp imports before assessing the country’s compliance with local biosecurity requirements following the ongoing trade dispute […]
Ex‑Army chief’s wife’s jewellery seized under MACC Act, court warns assets forfeited if no claims
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — The Sessions Court issued a third-party notice today to anyone wishing to challenge the forfeiture of jewellery seized from Salwani Anuar @ Kamaruddin, wife of […]
PM Anwar heads to Japan to meet Takaichi, push new Malaysia‑Japan cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim departed for Tokyo today to lead the Malaysian delegation on the Madani Diplomacy mission to strengthen strategic cooperation and […]