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Impact injuries, drowning among causes of death in Sepat FSO tragedy
KUALA TERENGGANU, May 26 — Severe injuries caused by strong impact and drowning have been identified among the causes of death of three workers who perished after the lifeboat they […]
As KL braces for concert surge, new ‘BTS’ initiative aims to curb ticket scams
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has previewed Malaysia’s first national consumer protection campaign, the ‘Beli Tiket Selamat’ (BTS) initiative, which aims to curb event ticket […]
More than just a payslip deduction: What Perkeso actually does for Malaysian workers
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — For many Malaysians, contributions to the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) are little more than a routine deduction listed on their monthly payslips, quietly reducing take-home salaries. […]
Stagnant rents, mounting arrears force DBKL to spend more on PPR upkeep amid worsening public facilities
 KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Stagnant rental rates and rental arrears amounting to millions of ringgit have rendered public housing in Malaysia unsustainable, a report by Think City said recently. […]
Father hopes for breakthrough as hunt continues for missing teen at Bukit Changkat Asa
 HULU SELANGOR, May 25 — The father of a teenage girl believed to have gone missing while hiking at Bukit Changkat Asa in Tanjong Malim last Saturday is hoping that […]
Perak forms special committee as cable theft, vandalism threaten telecoms network and public safety
 IPOH, May 25 — The Perak State Government has established the Perak State Network Integrity and Security Committee to strengthen cooperation with agencies to address the issue of cable theft, […]
Excavator driver seriously injured after quarry landslide buries machine in Pokok Sena
 ALOR SETAR, May 25 — An excavator driver was seriously injured after it was buried by a quarry landslide at Simpang Bukit Tembaga near Pokok Sena today. Pokok Sena Fire […]
Thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rain forecast across nine states until 8pm
 KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to prevail until 8 pm today in nine states, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department. It […]
Fadillah says Malaysia’s energy policies must evolve to meet rising green power demand
 KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Malaysia will continue to ensure that the country’s energy policy and regulatory framework evolve in line with changing global economic and industrial trends, said Deputy […]
One hiker airlifted from Gunung Batu Putih in Tapah, search continues for injured 49‑year‑old woman
TAPAH, May 25 — A man who suffered shortness of breath and vomited blood while hiking at Gunung Batu Putih here was rescued and brought down to the General Operations […]