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All eight on board killed in Borneo helicopter crash, including Malaysian national
 JAKARTA, April 17 — Two crew members and six passengers were killed when a private helicopter crashed in dense forest on Indonesia’s Borneo island, the transport ministry said today. […]
Malaysia’s economy set to grow 5.3pc in Q1 2026, DOSM says in advance estimate
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026) based on advance estimates, reflecting an economy […]
Inland fisheries drive Perak economy as state leads Malaysia in production share
IPOH, April 17 — Perak recorded the highest inland fisheries landings in the country in 2024 at 2,987 metric tonnes, accounting for 35 per cent of Malaysia’s total landings of […]
April 30 set for decision on preacher Ebit Lew’s 11 sexual harassment charges
KOTA KINABALU, April 17 — The Magistrates’ Court in Tenom has fixed April 30 for its decision on the prosecution case against preacher Ebit Irawan Lew, who faces 11 charges […]
Economy minister: Govt to raise biodiesel blend gradually from B10 to B15 to avoid industry disruption
PUTRAJAYA, April 17 — The implementation of the B15 biodiesel blend rate will be carried out in stages to avoid disruption to the existing operations of the industry, said Minister […]
Perak faces school capacity pressure with nearly 30,000 Year One applications for 2027
IPOH, April 17 — Perak is bracing for rising pressure on primary school capacity, with nearly 30,000 applications already submitted for Year One intake in 2027, the State Legislative Assembly […]
Low inflation helps Malaysia weather energy supply shock, says BNM governor
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Malaysia’s relatively low inflation environment is expected to help the country weather the current energy supply shock, even as global oil prices are projected to […]
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states until 1pm, says MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states until 1pm today. MetMalaysia, in a […]
Man, 36, to face charge after Wakaf Bharu brawl caught in viral clip, says Kelantan police
KOTA BHARU, April 17 — Police have denied allegations that no action was taken over a viral social media post involving a man being assaulted by a group in Wakaf […]
Selangor Immigration busts Bukit Rimau massage centres using WhatsApp for sex‑service bookings
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Selangor Immigration officers raided several massage centres in Bukit Rimau that allegedly offered illicit services through WhatsApp bookings supported by photo catalogues of women. The […]