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Tsunami advisory issued for Sabah’s east coast after powerful Mindanao quake rattles region
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Malaysian authorities issued a tsunami advisory for parts of Sabah’s east coast today after a powerful earthquake struck near Mindanao in the southern Philippines, with […]
Police rubbish Facebook claim of stranded aircraft near Klang River, warn against speculation
SHAH ALAM, June 9 — Police have confirmed that the viral social media post claiming an aircraft was stranded in the Sungai Kandis area, in Section 26 here, is false. […]
Adoptive mother arrested after girl, 9, forced to live in storeroom behind Seremban home, police say
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — A nine-year-old girl was allegedly confined to a storeroom behind her family’s home in Seremban for weeks, fed only twice a day and subjected to […]
Zahid dismisses ‘political drama’ claims, says Johor assembly dissolution returns mandate to people for stability
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 8 — Barisan Nasional (BN) Chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has dismissed claims by certain quarters who characterised the move to dissolve the Johor State […]
MetMalaysia issues morning storm warning for Perak, Selangor, Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan until 11am
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across four states and Labuan until 11am today. In […]
Muhyiddin reaffirms Bersatu-PAS ties, says party to consider Perikatan proposals
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has reaffirmed Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s commitment to maintaining good relations with PAS, saying proposals from the Islamist party to strengthen […]
Johor showdown looms as Zahid unveils BN machinery, veterans return and youth army marches in
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 8 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will finalise its full list of candidates for the Johor State Election in the near future. BN Chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad […]
Powerful 8.2-magnitude quake off Mindanao rattles southern Philippines, tremors felt in Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — A powerful earthquake struck near Mindanao in the southern Philippines this morning, with tremors felt in parts of Sabah. Malaysia’s Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the […]
From safe seats to the battlefront: How DAP shuffles incumbents in tactic to win tougher seats
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Skudai’s first term DAP assemblyman Marina Ibrahim’s announcement that she is quitting politics for good shocked many including her own party, as it prepares to face […]
Food businesses in Kuala Lumpur aren’t facing shortages yet… but they’re preparing for them already
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — A side of cabbage with ayam gepuk, a bowl of miso soup alongside a rice set, or butter used to make a croissant — these […]