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Wet and wild afternoon as heavy rain and lightning forecast for most parts of Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an urgent thunderstorm warning for several states and territories, effective immediately until 5:00 pm today.. Residents in the […]
Muda’s Amira Aisya won’t defend Puteri Wangsa for Johor election, aide named as replacement
JOHOR BAHRU, June 20 — Muda President Amira Aisya Abd Aziz will not defend her Puteri Wangsa state seat in the Johor election next month, ostensibly to target a parliamentary […]
Court-ordered auction of Jamal Yunos’s assets postponed after RM66,600 cheque to Teresa Kok
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — The planned court-ordered auction next Monday of 14 seized assets belonging to Umno leader Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos has been postponed, as he has […]
US, China, or India? Anwar explains why Malaysia doesn’t have to choose
SEBERANG PERAI, June 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today that Malaysia’s policy of engaging all major powers while maintaining independence and neutrality has increased investor confidence […]
Ops Tiris: Man detained, 1,205 litres of petrol seized in Semporna
SEMPORNA, June 20 — The General Operations Force (GOF) Battalion 22 Kunak detained an undocumented man and seized about 1,205 litres of petrol during an operation at Kampung Labuan Haji, […]
Anwar lauds US-Iran de-escalation, warns geopolitical turmoil hits the poor hardest
SEBERANG PERAI, June 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hailed the reported de-escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran, describing the breakthrough as a vital […]
Neutrality pays: Anwar links landmark Turkmenistan gas deal to Malaysia’s balanced foreign policy
SEBERANG PERAI, June 20 — Malaysia has secured a foothold in one of the world’s largest gas fields, with Turkmenistan granting Petronas the opportunity to lead development in two major […]
Sabah trade enforcers investigate ‘fish in squid’ claim at KK market
KOTA KINABALU, June 20 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) Sabah acted swiftly and proactively following a viral social media post alleging that squid sold at […]
Why diesel? Anthony Loke defends Shuttle Selatan choice to avoid years of waiting
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 — The decision to deploy diesel trains for the KTM Shuttle Selatan service was a pragmatic move to ensure commuters have immediate access to transport rather […]
Horseshoe crabs’ survival triumph: Landings of ancient species in Malaysia increase by 14.44pc this year
PUTRAJAYA, June 20 — Malaysia recorded a 14.44 per cent increase in horseshoe crab landings over a three-year period, reflecting the continued resilience of its coastal ecosystems in supporting the […]