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Iran seizes sugar‑carrying bulk carrier for Strait of Hormuz pollution, refers case to judiciary
TEHRAN, Aug 31 — Iranian authorities have seized a bulk carrier after they said it dumped oil and sludge into the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported today. “Following the […]
College student dies after fall from Setapak condominium
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — An 18-year-old college student died after falling from the 22nd floor of a condominium in Setapak here this morning. Free Malaysia Today reported that Wangsa […]
Mat Sabu: Malaysia needs rice self-sufficiency rate of at least 80pc for secure supply
SERDANG, Aug 31 — The country’s rice self-sufficiency ratio (SSR) needs to be increased to at least 80 per cent to ensure that supply is at a comfortable level, Agriculture […]
Sarawak haze worsens as four areas record hazardous API readings
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — Four areas in Sarawak recorded hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 4pm today, with the Serian District Police Headquarters (IPD) recording the highest […]
Batik Air launches Merdeka campaign with fare cuts and retail deals at Subang Airport
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — Batik Air is offering passengers special Merdeka fare discounts and exclusive retail perks at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang as part of […]
Malaysia seeks Nepal’s nod to deploy SMART team for flood SAR mission, says Tok Mat
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — Malaysia has sought permission from the Nepalese government to deploy the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) to assist in search and rescue […]
MAHA 2026 attracts 1.8 million visitors, records RM6m sales in three days
SERDANG, Aug 31 — The Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition (MAHA) 2026 has recorded 1.8 million visitors and nearly RM6 million in sales in its first three days, says […]
Three-year-old boy injured after foot run over by tow vehicle at Terengganu National Day parade
KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 31 — A three-year-old boy sustained an injury to his left foot after it was accidentally run over by a tow vehicle taking part in the 2026 […]
Indonesia probes reports of nationals serving in Russian military during Ukraine war
JAKARTA, Aug 31 — Indonesia said today it was investigating claims that “several” citizens had joined the Russian military and were deployed in the war in Ukraine. The information, which […]
AI programme to equip 100,000 youths for changing job market, says HR minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — The AI for the People Programme, which targets 100,000 youths aged between 18 and 30, is an important step towards preparing Malaysia’s workforce for rapid […]