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Zambry: UM report admits ‘sensitive’ elements in theatre row, corrective steps underway
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — Universiti Malaya (UM) has acknowledged “sensitive” elements in a recent theatre performance that drew online backlash, submitting a report to the Higher Education Ministry. According […]
Zahid: New ‘green rubber fuel’ could ease rising energy costs
SHAH ALAM, April 19 — Malaysia currently has 19 biofuel production plants based on rubber waste, with a monthly capacity of approximately 1.5 million litres, thus having the potential to […]
AGC reviewing tribunal plan to standardise compensation for victims’ families
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) is studying a proposal to set up a special tribunal to handle compensation claims for families of crime victims. Attorney […]
Police raid three condo-based call centres in Sungai Nibong, arrest 11
GEORGE TOWN, April 19 — Police raided three condominiums in Sungai Nibong that were being used as call centres for an online fraud syndicate, arresting 11 individuals, including foreign nationals. […]
MACC urges tighter safeguards to curb smuggling and corruption in high-risk regions
ALOR SETAR, April 19 — Prevention and public awareness must be strengthened alongside enforcement in high-risk areas vulnerable to smuggling, cross-border crime, duty-free abuse, and customs issues, said the Malaysian […]
Sarawak rejects ‘golden goose’ accusation, says gas push is about fairness
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — Sarawak will pursue its own framework to manage the state’s gas resources without affecting the role of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), Premier Tan Sri Abang […]
DAP must reassess direction to stay relevant, says Anthony Loke
BUKIT MERTAJAM, April 19 — DAP must reassess its direction and set a clear strategic path to ensure the continuity of its struggle, said secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook. He […]
Spoilt deal: Terengganu trader loses RM25,000 in Harumanis mango QR scam
KUALA TERENGGANU, April 19 — A trader suffered losses amounting to RM25,280 after being duped by a syndicate in an online Harumanis mango sale scam using a quick response (QR) […]
Hannah Yeoh: Urgent interventions underway after TTDI retaining wall collapse
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — City authorities have shifted into full crisis-response mode, mobilising additional manpower, machinery and round-the-clock monitoring to contain and repair damage at a project site, Minister […]
Is Perlis govt on shaky ground? Analysts say delayed sitting raises red flags
KANGAR, April 19 — The sudden postponement of the Perlis State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting, offered without a solid reason, could quietly feed a dangerous perception: that the state government […]