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Work-from-home civil servants help cut petrol subsidy bill by RM1.9m since April 15
KLUANG, April 30 — The implementation of the work-from-home (WFH) initiative has begun to show a significant impact, saving RM1.9 million in RON95 petrol subsidies, equivalent to 979,632 litres, over […]
New cross‑border taxi rules kick in May 4 as Singapore and Malaysia widen routes and options
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Cross border taxi services between Singapore and Malaysia will be expanded from May 4 to give travellers more flexibility while ensuring fair competition among operators, […]
Bersatu info chief apologises after dog sticker post sparks outrage, says conduct was inappropriate
PETALING JAYA, April 30 — Melaka Bersatu information chief Datuk Hishamuddin Abdul Karim has apologised to state executive councillor Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman after a party assemblyman posted an […]
Thailand busts Taiwanese woman hiding 30 star tortoises under her clothes at Suvarnabhumi
BANGKOK, April 30 — Thai authorities arrested a teenager at a Bangkok airport for allegedly smuggling 30 protected tortoises valued at about US$9,000 (RM36,000) that were taped under her clothing, […]
US wants rest of world to help reopen Hormuz strait that Iran closed after America’s attacks
WASHINGTON, April 30 — The US is pushing for other countries to form an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a State […]
Is Australia’s teen social media ban working? Internal documents reveal early failures
SYDNEY, April 30 — There was “no meaningful shift” away from big tech platforms like TikTok and Instagram in the immediate wake of Australia’s world-leading teen social media ban, government […]
No splurges, no risks: Ipsos says Malaysians tighten wallets as inflation bites
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Consumer confidence among Malaysians declined steeply in April as inflation continued to soar, but remained considerably higher than that of their international peers, an Ipsos […]
Tunku Ismail praises Johor’s RM272b investment haul, says record RM110b in 2025 marks history
ISKANDAR PUTERI, April 30 — Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail praised the state’s economic achievements, which have recorded impressive figures over the past four years with investments totalling RM272 billion. […]
Mas Ermieyati slams Bersatu rep’s dog sticker post, says it insults Muslim manners and elected office
PETALING JAYA, April 30 — Masjid Tanah MP Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin has criticised Sungai Udang assemblyman Dr Mohd Aleef Yusoh over a Facebook post showing a Melaka exco member’s […]
Sabah bans open burning as El Niño raises forest fire risk
KOTA KINABALU, April 30 — The Sabah state government has issued a circular banning open burning, including land clearing for agriculture, during the hot weather period linked to El Niño […]