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Economy minister: Govt to raise biodiesel blend gradually from B10 to B15 to avoid industry disruption
PUTRAJAYA, April 17 — The implementation of the B15 biodiesel blend rate will be carried out in stages to avoid disruption to the existing operations of the industry, said Minister […]
Perak faces school capacity pressure with nearly 30,000 Year One applications for 2027
IPOH, April 17 — Perak is bracing for rising pressure on primary school capacity, with nearly 30,000 applications already submitted for Year One intake in 2027, the State Legislative Assembly […]
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states until 1pm, says MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states until 1pm today. MetMalaysia, in a […]
Man, 36, to face charge after Wakaf Bharu brawl caught in viral clip, says Kelantan police
KOTA BHARU, April 17 — Police have denied allegations that no action was taken over a viral social media post involving a man being assaulted by a group in Wakaf […]
Selangor Immigration busts Bukit Rimau massage centres using WhatsApp for sex‑service bookings
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Selangor Immigration officers raided several massage centres in Bukit Rimau that allegedly offered illicit services through WhatsApp bookings supported by photo catalogues of women. The […]
Safety over shortcuts: Kelantan border community turn to Rantau Panjang ICQS after action over illegal Sg Golok crossings
PASIR MAS,  April 17  — A directive by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail for assistance to be given to 34 Thai students caught crossing the Malaysia-Thai border illegally […]
Good, but needs fixing: Bintulu DAP leader welcomes new Summerville Villa park but flags maintenance issues
BINTULU, April 17 — The newly completed recreational park at Summerville Villa here has been welcomed as a positive addition to the neighbourhood, offering residents a dedicated space for leisure, […]
‘Grab the chance’: Bukit Assek rep urges SPM leavers to use Sarawak’s free tertiary education scheme
SIBU, April 17 — Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek has urged SPM school leavers to seize upcoming state-backed education opportunities, including Sarawak’s free tertiary education scheme (FTES), as […]
Fuel lorries on Labuan ferries prompts safety review on Menumbok–Labuan service
LABUAN, April 17 — Lorries transporting gas and petroleum products for petrol stations aboard Ro-Ro ferries plying the Menumbok and Labuan route have been identified as posing safety risks to […]
Adly Zahari: Over RM300m allocated for veterans’ welfare as Mindef expands outreach in rural Sarawak
DARO, April 17 — More than RM300 million has been allocated this year to enhance the welfare, healthcare, housing and socio-economic well-being of Armed Forces veterans nationwide, as the Ministry […]