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‘Grab the chance’: Bukit Assek rep urges SPM leavers to use Sarawak’s free tertiary education scheme
SIBU, April 17 — Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek has urged SPM school leavers to seize upcoming state-backed education opportunities, including Sarawak’s free tertiary education scheme (FTES), as […]
Fuel lorries on Labuan ferries prompts safety review on Menumbok–Labuan service
LABUAN, April 17 — Lorries transporting gas and petroleum products for petrol stations aboard Ro-Ro ferries plying the Menumbok and Labuan route have been identified as posing safety risks to […]
Adly Zahari: Over RM300m allocated for veterans’ welfare as Mindef expands outreach in rural Sarawak
DARO, April 17 — More than RM300 million has been allocated this year to enhance the welfare, healthcare, housing and socio-economic well-being of Armed Forces veterans nationwide, as the Ministry […]
Netflix shares tumble as Reed Hastings prepares to step down as chairman
SAN FRANCISCO, April 17 — Netflix shares plummeted more than eight per cent yesterday as the TV streaming titan reported quarterly revenue of US$12.25 billion, a result that slightly […]
Ringgit extends gains ahead of Malaysia 1Q GDP estimate release
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar and other major currencies on Friday, supported by firm domestic sentiment, as markets await Malaysia’s […]
Former bus driver, girlfriend to be charged over viral ‘lap‑driving’ video on PLUS highway
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — A former express bus driver and his girlfriend will be charged in the Jasin Magistrate’s Court this morning over a viral video showing him driving […]
Trump hopes Hezbollah ‘acts nicely’ during Lebanon-Israel ceasefire
LAS VEGAS, April 17 — US President Donald Trump said yesterday he hopes militant group Hezbollah “acts nicely and well” during the 10-day ceasefire reached just hours earlier between […]
Lebanon-Israel ceasefire takes effect as Trump pushes for historic leaders’ meeting
BEIRUT, April 17 — A ten-day ceasefire deal agreed between Lebanon and Israel took effect today, as US President Donald Trump said he was trying to set up the first-ever […]
Trump says Iran agrees to hand over enriched uranium as US nears peace deal
WASHINGTON, April 17 — US President Donald Trump said yesterday that Iran has agreed to hand over its store of enriched uranium and that the two sides were “close” to […]
RM50 start, RM1 million finish: Habitual saver lands BSN SSP dream after 12 years
KOTA BHARU, April 17 — After more than a decade of saving, a state administrative officer has finally realised his dream of becoming a millionaire after he was announced as […]