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Kedah govt to seek Sultan’s consent over fate of two Bersatu-sacked reps
ALOR STAR, May 9 — The Kedah government will refer the positions of two state assemblymen — one a state executive councillor and the other a deputy speaker — […]
Communications Ministry steps in to train small traders at Melaka central market
MELAKA, May 9 — The Communications Ministry will channel allocations to the National Information Dissemination Centre (Nadi) and the Madani Community to carry out targeted outreach programmes for traders at […]
Army deploys drones, ATVs and scramblers along Malaysia’s border ahead of Aidiladha to curb smuggling
PUTRAJAYA, May 9 — The Malaysian Army (TDM) is tightening security along the country’s borders to curb smuggling and cross-border crimes ahead of the Aidiladha celebrations later this month. Army […]
Three hikers killed in Mount Dukono eruption in Indonesia, including two Singaporeans
NORTH HALMAHERA, May 9 — Three hikers—two Singaporeans and a local—died in an eruption yesterday of Indonesia’s Mount Dukono volcano where they found themselves in a no-go zone, officials said. The […]
Two found dead in Japan in likely bear attacks amid rising fatalities this year
TOKYO, May 9 — Two people were found dead in northeastern Japan in likely bear attacks earlier this week, which, if confirmed, would bring this year’s fatalities from such […]
‘Brave’ joins Bomba’s K9 unit as Putrajaya pumps RM2.4m to expand tracker dog force
JOHOR BAHRU, May 9 — The K9 Tracker Dog Unit of the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has welcomed a new ‘member’ after its Labrador, Lottie, gave birth to a […]
Need help getting around? Rapid KL rolls out ‘Ask Me’ helpers to guide commuters, starting at Pasar Seni
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Rapid KL has introduced the “Ask Me” customer assistance initiative at the Pasar Seni Bus Hub as the first location for its implementation in an […]
Zahid says BN cooperation in unity govt driven by shared goals, not political complacency
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) are comfortable working with all component parties in the Unity Government, as they share common objectives, particularly in serving the […]
Boy, 12, dies after being trapped under concrete block in Pasir Puteh
PASIR PUTEH, May 9 — A 12-year-old boy was killed after being crushed by a concrete block while playing in front of his home in Kampung Telaga Papan, Semerak, […]
Burden or duty? Debate grows over proposed filial responsibility law, with calls for govt support
KUCHING, May 9 — Members of the public have shared their views following reports that the government is considering ‘filial responsibility law’ to legally require children to care for their […]