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PKR denies allegations of going alone in Johor state election, committed to cooperating with partners
JOHOR BAHRU, April 18 — PKR today strongly denied a report by a media portal claiming that the party would contest solo in the upcoming Johor state election. Johor PKR […]
Deputy youth minister: Dialogue between Higher Education Ministry and university student league to happen by May
MELAKA, April 18 — A dialogue session between the Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) and Liga Mahasiswa Malaysia (LMM) is expected to take place by May at the latest, its deputy […]
Watch out for storms in KL, 10 other states until 8pm, says MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit the capital and 10 other states until 8pm today. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in […]
Kelantan development allocation increased to RM8b, says PM
KOTA BHARU, April 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced an increase in the federal government’s development allocation for Kelantan from RM3.19 billion to RM8 billion. He […]
Khairy contesting in Kedah? No problem, says MB Sanusi
ALOR SETAR, April 18 —  Kedah is open to any political figure wishing to contest in the state’s elections, including former Umno Youth Chief Khairy Jamaluddin, said Perikatan Nasional (PN) […]
Stay cool: Seven areas in Peninsular Malaysia under level 1 hot weather alert
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Seven areas in Peninsular Malaysia were placed under Level 1 hot weather alert, or caution status, as of 4pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological […]
Perlis MB urged to explain last minute postponement of state assembly meeting
KANGAR, April 18 — Several state assemblymen have urged Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah to give an immediate explanation over the postponement of the state legislative assembly session, which […]
Iran shuts Hormuz Strait again after brief reopening over US blockade with ships mid-transit
TEHRAN, April 18 — Iran’s military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again today, its military command said, hours after reopening it and with more than a dozen commercial ships […]
US grants fresh waiver on Russian oil sales to ease energy price surge
WASHINGTON, April 18 — US President Donald Trump’s administration yesterday issued a month-long sanctions waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products that are at sea, extending an […]
Pineapple board says diversified demand cushions Malaysia’s exports from Middle East tensions
JASIN, April 18 — The country’s pineapple export industry has not been affected by the current West Asia crisis even though a significant portion of the export market is in […]