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Storm blows off roofs of nine houses and surau in Kijal, no injuries reported
CHUKAI, May 29 — Families rushed to safety after strong winds and heavy rain damaged nine houses and a surau in Kampung Yak Yah, Ibok, Kijal near here yesterday evening. […]
‘Mysterious’ one-day Johor assembly sitting on June 22 sparks fresh dissolution rumour
JOHOR BAHRU, May 29 — The sudden calling of a “mysterious” one-day special sitting of the Johor State Legislative Assembly on June 22 has reignited intense speculation over the potential […]
Malaysia’s No. 1 Islamic economy title an achievement regardless of race or religion, says minister Nga Kor MingÂ
PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — Malaysia has retained its position as the world’s leading Islamic economy in 2025, a recognition that highlights the country’s strong Islamic financial system, halal industry, innovation […]
Motorcyclist, 62, killed after MPV rear-ends bike on Sepupok Bridge in Miri
MIRI, May 29 — A motorcyclist was killed in a fatal accident at Sepupok Bridge here late Thursday after his motorcycle was rear-ended by a multipurpose vehicle (MPV). Miri police […]
Border chaos as ageing immigration system crashes again, stranding thousands around Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Tens of thousands of travellers braved massive queues at all entry points across Malaysia yesterday, after the national immigration system collapsed once again following a […]
RM2,000 tickets and tough choices: Soaring airfares cast shadow over Gawai reunions for outstation Sarawakians
KUCHING, May 29 — Gawai Dayak is taking on a more bittersweet meaning this year for Sarawakians living outside the state, as rising travel costs, work commitments and financial constraints […]
MetMalaysia forecasts heavy rainfall in Langkawi, Pontian, Kulai, JB
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a thunderstorm warning for parts of Kedah and Johor, cautioning residents to brace for severe weather conditions this morning. […]
The great migration: Why Singapore giants like Gardenia are moving to Johor
JOHOR BAHRU, May 29 — In Senai’s sprawling industrial belt, Gardenia Malaysia’s massive bakery sits alongside warehouses operated by tech giant Seagate and e-commerce heavyweight Shopee. The facility, located 45km […]
APAD probes LRT derailment near Chan Sow Lin, demands full report from Rapid KL
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has launched a thorough investigation into the Light Rail Transit (LRT) train derailment near the Chan Sow Lin station […]
Melaka police: Girl, 14, injures herself after adoptive mother bars meeting with boyfriend
MELAKA, May 29 — A 14-year-old girl, believed to be under the influence of ‘mushroom’ vape, slashed her neck and wrists after being stopped by her adoptive mother from meeting […]