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Finance Ministry warns of jail time, heavy fine over BUDI95 MyKad identity theft
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Ministry of Finance has warned of a RM20,000 fine and three years’ jail for anyone caught misusing another person’s MyKad to claim BUDI MADANI […]
IJN cardiothoracic surgeon is first Malaysian elected to prestigious American association
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — For more than three decades, Prof Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Jeswant Dillon has spent countless hours in operating theatres handling some of Malaysia’s most complex […]
Loke says independent task force to probe Chan Sow Lin LRT derailment; services to resume June 3
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The train that derailed at the Chan Sow Lin LRT station yesterday will be hoisted and removed today, Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced. Conducting a […]
Storm blows off roofs of nine houses and surau in Kijal, no injuries reported
CHUKAI, May 29 — Families rushed to safety after strong winds and heavy rain damaged nine houses and a surau in Kampung Yak Yah, Ibok, Kijal near here yesterday evening. […]
‘Mysterious’ one-day Johor assembly sitting on June 22 sparks fresh dissolution rumour
JOHOR BAHRU, May 29 — The sudden calling of a “mysterious” one-day special sitting of the Johor State Legislative Assembly on June 22 has reignited intense speculation over the potential […]
Malaysia’s No. 1 Islamic economy title an achievement regardless of race or religion, says minister Nga Kor MingÂ
PUTRAJAYA, May 29 — Malaysia has retained its position as the world’s leading Islamic economy in 2025, a recognition that highlights the country’s strong Islamic financial system, halal industry, innovation […]
Motorcyclist, 62, killed after MPV rear-ends bike on Sepupok Bridge in Miri
MIRI, May 29 — A motorcyclist was killed in a fatal accident at Sepupok Bridge here late Thursday after his motorcycle was rear-ended by a multipurpose vehicle (MPV). Miri police […]
Border chaos as ageing immigration system crashes again, stranding thousands around Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Tens of thousands of travellers braved massive queues at all entry points across Malaysia yesterday, after the national immigration system collapsed once again following a […]
RM2,000 tickets and tough choices: Soaring airfares cast shadow over Gawai reunions for outstation Sarawakians
KUCHING, May 29 — Gawai Dayak is taking on a more bittersweet meaning this year for Sarawakians living outside the state, as rising travel costs, work commitments and financial constraints […]
MetMalaysia forecasts heavy rainfall in Langkawi, Pontian, Kulai, JB
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a thunderstorm warning for parts of Kedah and Johor, cautioning residents to brace for severe weather conditions this morning. […]