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MCMC investigates 36 fake news cases on energy crisis: Strict action promised
PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has opened 36 investigation papers into the spread of fake news on social and digital media related to the […]
RM5m graft probe involving research funds: MACC remands four, including lecturers
IPOH, April 8 — Four individuals, including two lecturers from a private higher education institution in northern Malaysia, have been remanded for four days to assist in an investigation into […]
‘Just to share blessings’: Sponsor defends crying competition in Kelantan after backlash
KOTA BHARU, April 8 — A sponsor of a crying competition in Kelantan has defended the event after it drew criticism online, saying participants joined voluntarily and the aim was […]
‘Not favouritism’: Sabah leaders defend federal diesel subsidy, say RM2.15 rate is a necessity
KOTA KINABALU, April 8 — The federal government’s decision to maintain the diesel subsidy at RM2.15 per litre in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan is not an act of favouritism, but […]
KPDN summons company over viral LPG price hike claim
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has taken note of a viral message regarding adjustments to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices […]
Form Three boy dies in three-motorcycle Terengganu crash, police link incident to ‘wheelie’ stunt
BANDAR PERMAISURI, April 8 — A 15-year-old Form Three student reportedly died after being struck by another motorcycle while on the road following a crash in Kampung Pelong, Sungai Tong, Terengganu. […]
Anwar hails Pakistan-brokered truce between Iran and US as key to restoring global peace
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today welcomed the just-announced ceasefire between the United States and Iran, hailing it as a crucial step towards restoring […]
No extra BUDI95 applications: MOF denies baseless claims, says 200-litre monthly cap remains
PUTRAJAYA, April 8 — Claims of additional BUDI Madani RON95 (BUDI95) subsidy application made available for the general public are untrue and baseless, says the Ministry of Finance (MOF). In […]
Penang Islamic dept halts temple’s Hari Raya open house, says celebration is religious
GEORGE TOWN, April 8 — The Penang Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JHEAIPP) has ordered a Chinese temple association to cancel its planned Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house, saying the event […]
Police detain 12 men over Cheras entertainment centre riot where lorry was used to ram gate
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — Police have detained 12 men to assist in investigations into a riot and mischief at an entertainment centre in Cheras here last Sunday. Kuala Lumpur […]