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MetMalaysia lifts tsunami advisory for Sabah’s east coast after powerful Mindanao earthquake, says no further updates expected
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — MetMalaysia today lifted the tsunami advisory issued following a powerful earthquake off the southern Philippines, ending several hours of monitoring after authorities determined there was […]
Tawau Fire Dept receives reports of tremors after Mindanao quake, no damage found
TAWAU, 8 Jun — The Fire and Rescue Department has received two reports of tremors felt by residents at Wisma Persekutuan and Taman Tawau following a strong earthquake that struck […]
Govt to use up existing passport, MyKad stocks before switch to new supply contract, says home minister
PUTRAJAYA, June 8 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said existing stocks of Malaysian passports and MyKad will continue to be used despite the expiry of the previous […]
Teen driver remanded again as Simpang Renggam crash probe proceeds under murder law
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — A 19-year-old university student has been remanded for a further two days as police continue investigating a crash at KM27 of Jalan Renggam-Simpang Renggam in […]
Court rejects remand bid for lorry driver in crash that killed six family members in Kedah
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — A Magistrate’s Court in Sungai Petani today rejected a police application to remand a lorry driver involved in a crash that killed six members of […]
PM Anwar says denying any race or party a place in government is ‘arrogant’
PUTRAJAYA, June 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said it would be arrogant to deny any race or political party a place in government after they had […]
Two children fall from Johor high-rise apartment; girl, 8, dies and boy fights for life
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — An eight-year-old girl died and a 10-year-old boy was critically injured after both fell from a high-rise apartment block in Tampoi, Johor Bahru yesterday morning, […]
Noh Omar rejoins Umno after leaving Bersatu, praises Johor leadership’s resolve
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 8 — Former Bersatu Supreme Council member Tan Sri Noh Omar today announced that he has relinquished his position in the party and rejoined Umno and the […]
Heat alert issued for 10 areas across Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Ten areas across Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak are currently experiencing hot weather conditions, with temperatures reaching caution-level thresholds, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). […]
Anwar orders nationwide crackdown on visa abuse, illegal foreign-run businesses
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today ordered a coordinated nationwide crackdown on illegal business activities involving foreigners abusing tourist or student visas. He said […]