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Two Malaysian students secure places in Harvard College
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian students Athena Siow and Namira Lee Tzu have earned admission to Harvard College’s Class of 2029, joining one of the world’s most selective undergraduate programmes. Read full […]
Putra Heights inferno: Transport Ministry securing vehicles for victims’ temporary use, says Loke
PETALING JAYA: More vehicles could be deployed to temporarily help residents affected by the recent Putra Heights gas pipeline fire, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Read full story Source: TheStar.com.my
Police investigating Facebook user for defamatory post against PDRM
BERA: Police here have launched an investigation into a Facebook account owner named “Muhamad Harun” following a defamatory post against the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM). Read full story Source: TheStar.com.my
Sabah govt launches six-year plan to boost rural economies
KOTA KINABALU: A six-year plan to revitalise rural economies has been launched with an initial allocation of RM10mil approved by the Sabah Cabinet in its first year. Read full story […]
More R&D funds, quake research centre needed to boost nation’s disaster prep, says expert
KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia needs to improve its preparations for the eventuality of earthquakes instead of taking a reactive approach, says a local geologist. Read full story Source: TheStar.com.my
Putra Heights inferno: Cause under investigation, say police
KUALA LUMPUR: Over 30 hours after the gas pipeline fire on Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights on Tuesday (April 1) morning, attention has now shifted to the investigation into the incident’s […]
Trump announces tariffs, Malaysia at 24%
KUALA LUMPUR: President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday (April 2) that the United States (US) would introduce a baseline tariff of 10 per cent on all countries and higher duties on some countries, […]
Do you know about the charcoal iron?
Before the electric iron was invented, people relied on the heavy-duty charcoal iron to press their clothes. Read full story Source: TheStar.com.my
Four injured in Sabak Bernam firecracker stall blaze
SHAH ALAM: Four people were injured, one of them seriously, when a canopy used for selling firecrackers caught fire in Kampung Batu 9, Pekan Sabak Bernam. Read full story Source: […]
Sad end to Sandakan drowning victim search
KOTA KINABALU: The body of a six-year-old girl, the last missing victim in a tragic drowning incident in Sandakan, has been found. Read full story Source: TheStar.com.my