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SOPs for fireworks stalls nationwide under review after Penang blaze
PETALING JAYA: The Fire and Rescue Department and Local Government Department have been ordered to review standard operating procedures (SOPs) for temporary fireworks outlets after a stall in Nibong Tebal, […]
VMY2026 targets still on track, tourist arrivals up 30% as of Feb, says deputy sec-gen
SEPANG: Visitor arrivals to Malaysia have surged by more than 30% up to February this year compared with the same period previously, bolstering confidence that the country is on track […]
Slow traffic on highways as festive break winds down
PETALING JAYA: Slow traffic has been reported around midday in multiple areas on the last day of public holidays for the Raya celebrations. Read full story Date: 23 March, 2026 […]
Hot weather alert issued for northern peninsula, parts of Pahang and Negri
GEORGE TOWN: Residents in Penang’s densely populated North-East District are urged to take precautions after it was placed under a Level One hot weather alert. Read full story Date: 23 […]
Act now to tackle anticipated water shortages, Sabah govt urged
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah must prepare for the current hot spell with proactive measures amid concerns over potential water shortages, says the state chapter of the National Consumer Foundation Malaysia (YPNM). […]
GOF detains 14 Myanmar nationals, seize e-cigarettes worth RM750,000
KOTA BARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) detained 14 Myanmar nationals and seized electronic cigarettes worth RM750,000 in two separate operations in Tumpat and here recently. Read full story Date: […]
KL furniture, perfume shops destroyed in fire
KUALA LUMPUR: A furniture shop and perfume outlet housed in the same building in Bukit Bintang were almost completely destroyed in a fire on Sunday (March 22) night. Read full […]
Malaysia joins WHO event online due to West Asia conflict
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will participate in the 6th Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG6) negotiation session at the World Health Organisation in Geneva, Switzerland, from today until Saturday, via an online platform […]
Kedah folk urged to cut outdoor activities during hot, dry weather
ALOR SETAR: Kedahans have been urged to limit outdoor activities and reduce exposure to direct sunlight following the hot and dry weather currently affecting most parts of the country. Read […]
15 heat-related cases this year, including one child death, says Dzulkefly
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 15 heat-related cases have been reported so far this year, including three cases of heatstroke and one death involving a child left in a vehicle, said […]