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Sabah, Sarawak diesel stays at RM2.15, as MoF calls it ‘lifeline’
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The price of diesel in Sabah, Sarawak, and the Federal Territory of Labuan is maintained at RM2.15 per litre because diesel is not just fuel, […]
Taman Siakap road closures on Saturday for CBRNE Hazmat simulation exercise
BUKIT MERTAJAM, April 15 — Several roads in Taman Siakap here will be closed to traffic for four hours this Saturday for the Penang 2026 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and […]
Civil servant arrested in Johor Bahru over sexual assault of teen girl
JOHOR BAHRU, April 15 — A 28-year-old civil servant has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the sexual assault of a teenage girl in the city earlier this year. […]
Lily Yong files last-day appeal against SUPP expulsion (VIDEO)
KUCHING, April 15 — Datuk Lily Yong Lee Lee submitted an appeal against her expulsion from the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) on deadline day Wednesday. Yong arrived at SUPP’s […]
Meta urges ‘nuanced’ approach as Malaysia eyes social media restrictions for youths
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — Meta Platforms has cautioned the Malaysian government that a blanket social media ban for users under the age of 16 risks backfiring, warning that such […]
Miri records highest API in Sarawak as bush, peat fires continue to burn
MIRI, April 15 — Miri recorded the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in Sarawak on Wednesday morning as bush and peat fires continued to rage during the ongoing dry spell […]
Sibu antique scam: Company director loses RM222,000 in fake online auction
SIBU, April 15 — A construction company director in Sibu has lost RM222,000 after falling victim to an online antique auction scam. Sibu district police chief ACP Azari Miskon said […]
Civil servants go remote as WFH starts, services to public stay uninterrupted
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The implementation of the Work from Home (WFH) policy for the federal public sector nationwide begins today, with government services to the public, particularly counter […]
Migrant amnesty scheme delivers results: RM114m collected, over 200,000 repatriated, says Immigration D-G
PUTRAJAYA, April 15 — The Migrant Repatriation Programme 2.0 (PRM 2.0) has so far generated over RM114 million in revenue, said Immigration Department director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban. Speaking at a […]
Drought bites: Johor moves desalination plant to Lok Heng WTP to restore water supply
JOHOR BAHRU, April 15 — Johor water operator Ranhill SAJ will use a desalination plant set at Lok Heng Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to address water supply disruptions following the […]