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Education Ministry backs King’s call to protect students in heatwave
PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry upholds the decree of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, to safeguard the safety and well-being of students, teachers and the school community, amid the […]
Families homeless after 11 houses destroyed in Batu Feringghi fire
GEORGE TOWN: A late morning fire in Kampung Din Manbo, Batu Feringghi, destroyed 11 homes here, leaving several families homeless on Friday (March 27). Read full story Date: 27 March, […]
Special meeting with state leaders next week to discuss actions on uncertainty in Middle East
SHAH ALAM: The government plans to bring together the top leadership of each state government, including political party leaders, for a special briefing expected to be held next week, said […]
Post-mortems completed on Merbok murder couple, bodies yet to be released
SUNGAI PETANI: Post-mortem examinations on the bodies of a married couple believed to have been murdered in an incident in Kampung Belau, Merbok, were completed on Thursday (March 26). Read […]
Unemployed man charged over 2022 murder after evading capture for four years
KUALA LUMPUR: An unemployed man who had been on the run for four years was brought before the Magistrate’s Court here on Friday (March 27), on a charge of murdering […]
S’wak taking steps to support development of tourist guides, says state deputy minister
KUCHING: Sarawak is taking steps to support the development of tourist guides in the state through conferences and training. Read full story Date: 27 March, 2026 3:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Election Court throws out petitions against Pitas, Karambunai results
KOTA KINABALU: The Election Court here has struck out two election petitions seeking to nullify the results of the Pitas and Karambunai state seats in the 17th Sabah Election, in […]
Schools will be allowed to close if temperatures exceed 37°C for three days
IPOH: Schools will be allowed to temporarily close if temperatures exceed 37°C for three consecutive days as per existing guidelines, says Wong Kah Woh. Read full story Date: 27 March, […]
Company directors in Penang lose nearly RM900,000 to phone scams
GEORGE TOWN: Two company directors in Penang have lost a combined total of nearly RM900,000 after falling victim to separate phone scam syndicates involving impersonation tactics. Read full story Date: […]
Transporters call for faster payout of diesel subsidies citing liquidity crisis
PETALING JAYA: Transporters say the current diesel subsidy system, which requires upfront payment before rebates are issued, is pushing them to the brink of a liquidity crisis. Read full story […]