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Noodles to cost more as price of food packaging goes up in Malaysia, but your favourite ‘mee goreng’ may still be same price… for now
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Yellow mee and kuey teow are slated for a price uptick, joining a long list of other essentials facing price pressures due to the still […]
Indonesia revises Papua toll to 15 dead after April 14 operation; probe under way
Human rights minister says 15 killed, 7 injured in April 14 operation Anyone responsible for attacks on civilians will face legal repercussions, minister says Human ‌rights watchdog urges Indonesia to […]
After 7.7 quake, Japan warns of higher likelihood of ‘huge’ magnitude‑8 event
TOKYO, April 20 — Japan issued a special advisory today warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt rattled the country’s north […]
Ringgit ends marginally lower against US dollar as West Asia tensions keep traders cautious
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar today, remaining in a tight range as markets kept a close watch on developments in West […]
Bursa Malaysia ends higher on defensive large‑cap buying
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, supported by buying interest in large-cap stocks as investors shifted toward defensive counters amid rising geopolitical uncertainty. At 5 pm, […]
Plan accordingly: Bukit Bintang major roads to be closed from April 30 to May 2 for Labour Day, Rain Rave Water Music Festival celebrations
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — Major road closures will take effect in Bukit Bintang from next week as the city prepares for the World Labour Day Celebration cum Rain Rave […]
National audit dept denies role in fake payment scheme
PUTRAJAYA, April 20 — The National Audit Department (JAN) has strongly denied any involvement in activities requesting payments for audit verification, fund releases, or the issuance of certificates, as claimed […]
Atomic Energy department finds no radiation compliance issues after investigation into UMMC’s alleged ‘cancer cluster’
DENGKIL, 20 April 2026 – The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), through the Atomic Energy Department, has responded to claims of a cancer cluster at the Nuclear Medicine […]
First tsunami wave reaches Japan’s Iwate coast after strong earthquake, authorities monitor nuclear plants
MOSCOW, April 20 — The first tsunami wave — 40 cm (15.7 inches) in height — has reached the coast of the Iwate prefecture in Japan, according to the NHK […]
Prosecution seeks to drop the word ‘received’ from Lim Guan Eng’s undersea tunnel corruption charge
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — The prosecution has applied to amend the first charge against former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng in the RM6.3 billion major roads and undersea […]