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Kelantan declares March 19 public holiday ahead of Aidilfitri
KOTA BARU: The Kelantan government has declared next Thursday (March 19) a public holiday for the state in conjunction with this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. Read full story Date: […]
Man injured after alleged assault in Tangga Batu
MELAKA: A construction worker was injured after he was allegedly assaulted by a group of men in an incident along Jalan Tangga Batu near the Ar-Rabbani Mosque here on Sunday […]
Lorry driver arrested over four-vehicle crash on NSE
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Police have detained a trailer lorry driver to assist in investigations into a crash involving four vehicles at KM137.4 of the North-South Expressway (NSE) northbound here on Saturday […]
Hire Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026 to take effect June 1
KOTA KINABALU: The Hire Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026, aimed at strengthening consumer credit fairness and modernising hire purchase agreements, will come into force on June 1, four months after it […]
Mechanic loses RM250,000 to investment scam
KUANTAN: A mechanic here has lost nearly RM250,000 in a fraudulent investment scheme, according to police. Read full story Date: 15 March, 2026 4:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Thunderstorm warning for five states until 6pm
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds affecting five states until 6pm Sunday (March 15). Read full story Date: […]
Bukit Aman records 1,459 bogus investment cases, RM188mil lost
PETALING JAYA: The Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) recorded 1,459 cases involving non-existent investment schemes earlier this year, resulting in losses totalling RM188mil. Read full story Date: 15 […]
Zamri, Tamim detected in Southern Thailand
BANGKOK: (Bernama) Independent preacher Zamri Vinoth and activist Tamim Dahri entered Thailand through an entry point in the southern region on Thursday (March 12). Read full story Date: 15 March, […]
Sabah’s rice supply stable, no need for panic buying, says minister
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has enough rice supply to last until September, says state Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industries minister Datuk Jamawi Jaafar. Read full story Date: 15 March, 2026 4:00 […]
Man loses RM2,450 in Facebook Marketplace motorcycle scam
KUALA LUMPUR: A man was duped by a fake Facebook Marketplace posting after discovering that the money he paid had been transferred to accounts unrelated to the purported seller. Read […]