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Penang gets tough on litterbugs: Body cams, 24-hour enforcement rolled out under new community service order scheme
GEORGE TOWN, May 19 — Officers equipped with body cameras will be deployed as part of Penang’s new Community Service Order (PKM) enforcement against litterbugs from July 1 onwards. State […]
Malaysia beats growth forecasts despite oil price surge above US$100, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Malaysia’s economic performance has continued to outperform initial forecasts, despite global pressures and rising oil prices, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He […]
No cuts to programmes: Govt keeps sports funding intact, athletes’ welfare top priority, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that there will be no financial cuts to sports programmes despite ongoing economic pressures. He said the […]
Malaysia targets 902 clinics for integrated lung health rollout by end-2026, says Health Minister
PUTRAJAYA, May 19 — Malaysia has stepped up its efforts to translate the World Health Assembly’s Lung Health Resolution into practical action by pursuing an integrated healthcare approach and forging […]
Aunt recounts bruises, severe head injury seen on Zara Qairina during treatment and post-mortem handling at inquest
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The Coroner’s Court was told today about visible injuries and bruising found on the body of Zara Qairina Mahathir during her treatment and later handling […]
Malaysia rolls out regional urban agenda platform at UN forum to boost coordinated city development
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Malaysia has launched the Asia Pacific Urban Agenda Platform (AP-UAP) at the opening of the Malaysia Pavilion during the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13) in […]
Gig worker social security cover active after first task acceptance, says Socso
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Social security protection for gig workers under the Gig Workers Act 2025 (Act 872) will take effect once they have registered with a platform […]
Four Malaysians continue voyage towards Gaza despite flotilla interceptions
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Four Malaysians are still continuing their journey towards Gaza even as most vessels in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF 2.0) convoy have been intercepted and […]
Trump settles US$10b lawsuit against Trump government, gets US$1.8b for allies
WASHINGTON, May 19 — US President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday created a nearly US$1.8 billion (RM7.2 billion) fund to compensate victims of political “weaponisation” to settle a lawsuit Trump […]
Bursa Malaysia tips into the green despite mixed global cues
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher today despite the mixed Wall Street overnight performance. At 9.10 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI rose 2.00 points to 1,729.71 […]