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No fines for Haj pilgrims taking photos at Kaaba, Malaysian delegation clarifies
MAKKAH, April 27 — Claims circulating on social media that Haj pilgrims will be fined up to 10,000 Saudi riyals for taking photos around the Kaaba are not true. Head of […]
Media converge on MB’s residence as emergency meetings follow Umno’s withdrawal of support in Negeri Sembilan
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Media personnel have begun gathering outside the official residence of Negeri Sembilan Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun, following Umno’s decision to withdraw support for […]
Police report filed as society distances itself from fake account targeting Selangor Sultan
PUTRAJAYA, April 27 — The Huayan Pureland Buddhist Society has lodged a police report after its name and Facebook account were misused to upload posts allegedly insulting the Sultan of […]
Scam content takedowns hit 43,618 in Q1, Teo Nie Ching calls trend worrying
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — A total of 43,618 scam-related content was removed by social media platforms as of the first quarter of this year, said Deputy Communications Minister Teo […]
DOE warns of jail, million‑ringgit fines as probe launched into Terengganu peatland fire
PUTRAJAYA, April 27 — The Department of Environment (DOE) has opened an investigation into parties suspected of carrying out open burning in connection with a forest fire in a peatland […]
Pilgrims warned: ‘No Visa, No Haj’ as Putrajaya enforces strict compliance with Saudi rules
PUTRAJAYA, April 27 — The Tiada Visa, Tiada Haji (No Visa, No Haj) compliance campaign has been launched to safeguard the welfare, safety and well being of pilgrims, curb fraud […]
Police probe fatal Klang crash after viral video shows bystanders breaking mirror, moving vehicle
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Police are investigating a fatal accident in Pandamaran, Klang, after a viral video showed several individuals breaking a vehicle’s mirror and attempting to move it […]
Hari Raya travel surge lifts KLIA traffic, MAHB reports 14.4pc rise in Q1 passenger movements
PUTRAJAYA, April 27 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) recorded strong growth across its local network in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, with Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) registering […]
Police probe Facebook post allegedly insulting Selangor Sultan, say account holder identified
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Police have launched an investigation into a social media post allegedly containing insulting imagery of the Sultan of Selangor, according to an official statement today. […]
Deputy minister hopes Media Council becomes first stop for press complaints
KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Deputy Communication Minister Teo Nie Ching today expressed hope that the police would accord the newly set-up Media Council more trust to deal with press-related […]