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Hannah Yeoh: KL’s flood retention pond now 70pc smaller as land lost to developers
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Seventeen land lots within the Jinjang and Batu flood retention ponds have been alienated to developers since 2015, causing an estimated 70 per cent shrinkage […]
Pahang approves 18 flood mitigation projects worth RM3.18b, says MB
KUANTAN, May 12 — The Pahang government has approved and is implementing 18 flood mitigation projects across the state involving a total cost of RM3.184 billion. According to Sinar […]
MMEA rescues 23 undocumented migrants after boat capsizes off Pulau Pangkor, search continues for others
IPOH, May 12 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) rescued 23 Indonesian illegal immigrants (PATI) after the boat they were travelling on capsized in the waters off Pulau Pangkor […]
On International Nurses Day, Anwar pays tribute to nursing community for invaluable service, sacrifice
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed appreciation to the nursing community, describing the profession as a noble field that demands sacrifice, inner strength […]
Police still probing alleged Langkawi drug network linked to cop known as ‘Mr A’, says IGP
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail today said authorities are still identifying individuals allegedly involved in a drug distribution network operating in […]
Teenager charged with murder of college student found with 61 stab wounds in Kelantan
KOTA BHARU, May 12 — A teenager was charged in the Magistrates’ Court here today with the murder of a female college student whose body was found with 61 stab […]
Penang ramps up heatwave, storm preparedness ahead of El Niño, focuses on vulnerable groups
GEORGE TOWN, May 12 — The Penang government is strengthening measures to face the anticipated El Niño phenomenon later this year with a focus on protecting vulnerable groups such as […]
Anwar congratulates Vijay on Tamil Nadu win, highlights Malaysia-India ties
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated actor-turned-politician Vijay on his election as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, India, describing the outcome as a […]
Yeo Bee Yin warns RON95 subsidy cut for T20 could fuel inflation and hurt economy
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Puchong MP Yeo Bee Yin has cautioned that it is the “wrong time” to remove RON95 fuel subsidies for higher-income Malaysians, warning of broader […]
Police bust Manjung online investment scam syndicate, arrest 13 Chinese nationals
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Police have busted an online investment scam syndicate operating through a call centre following three separate raids in Sitiawan and Lumut on May 8, […]