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Johor must act now on pay and policies or face talent drain to Singapore when RTS starts, state economic adviser warns
JOHOR BAHRU, April 12 — Johor must refine its cross-border economic strategy and sharpen policy clarity to address the outflow of skilled labour ahead of the planned launch of the […]
Varsity student under seven-day watch over Sepang stabbing as police record statements from 10 witnesses; victim in ICU
SEPANG, April 12 — Police have detained a private university student suspected of stabbing a woman at an apartment in Bandar Sunsuria here on Friday. Sepang district police chief ACP […]
Diesel aid review underway to widen eligibility under BudiI95 as subsidy cost hits RM6b, says Finance Ministry official
SUNGAI PETANI, April 12 — The government is conducting a comprehensive study of proposals to expand the diesel subsidy scheme to ensure that more affected groups, including farmers, benefit from […]
Sultan of Pahang presents donation to family of late soldier Muhammad Amirul Raziq
  KUANTAN, April 12 — The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, has presented a donation to the family of the late Muhammad Amirul Raziq Rosafindi, who […]
Police detain three after woman attacked during live stream in Sungai Petani
 SUNGAI PETANI, April 12 — Police have detained three individuals to assist in the investigation into a case involving a woman who was attacked while conducting a live broadcast […]
Johor–Singapore economic zone takes shape: What it could mean for jobs, wages and growth
JOHOR BAHRU, April 12 — Strong multi-stakeholder collaboration, anchored on a holistic ecosystem approach, is set to accelerate Johor’s economic transformation, particularly through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). Malaysian […]
As costs bite, DBKL halves rent for 10,000 traders till Dec 31, 2027
PUTRAJAYA, April 12 — Some 10,000 traders under the supervision of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will receive a 50 per cent rental reduction for two years, said Minister in […]
Rising fuel costs threatening seafood supply, Sarawak trawler operators appeal for urgent aidÂ
KUCHING, April 12 — Sarawak’s deep-sea fishing industry is on the brink of collapse as soaring diesel prices have forced most Category C2 vessels to halt operations, prompting urgent calls […]
Woman suffers broken nose after attack outside Mersing supermarket, cops nab suspect
MERSING, April 12 — Police have arrested a local man for allegedly punching a woman, resulting in serious injuries in an incident outside a supermarket here last Friday. Mersing deputy […]
Damaged passports, missing documents: Malaysia’s border control turns away Thai, Bangladeshi travellers at Bukit Kayu HitamÂ
ALOR SETAR, April 12 — The Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) denied entry to 28 foreign nationals at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex […]