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Review hiking SOPs after rise in deaths, missing cases, says Lee Lam Thye
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — A comprehensive review of existing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for hiking, trekking and hill-climbing activities nationwide is needed following the rising number of incidents involving […]
Strong response to KL International Book Fair 2026 shows reading culture still alive, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his appreciation for the extraordinary response from the people to the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (KILF) 2026 […]
NRD receives over 1,500 applications to shorten names since 2024
MARANG, May 29 — The National Registration Department (NRD) has received 1,575 applications to shorten lengthy names on birth certificates since 2024. Its director-general, Datuk Badrul Hisham Alias, said of […]
Strong winds, rough seas forecast for Sabah, Labuan and northern Sarawak from May 30 to June 1
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has forecast significant weather conditions in western Sabah, the Federal Territory of Labuan and northern Sarawak following the convergence of […]
Japanese woman sues state, says prosecutor’s handling of rape complaint left her in ‘despair’
TOKYO, May 28 — A Japanese woman has sued to state, claiming a prosecutor handling her rape complaint had insulted her and dismissed the case without sufficient probe, the alleged […]
Ringgit ends higher against US dollar on renewed risk appetite
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The ringgit ended the week higher against the US dollar today, supported by renewed risk appetite following reports of a possible reopening of the Strait […]
TNB issues RM4b sustainability Sukuk Wakalah
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has issued RM4 billion worth of Sustainability Sukuk Wakalah under its Sukuk Wakalah Programme. In a Bursa Malaysia filing today, the […]
Bursa Malaysia ends lower as late selling hits blue chips
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier gains to close marginally lower on Friday, pressured by late selling in blue-chip stocks as investors turned cautious amid ongoing geopolitical […]
Anwar calls for responsible reporting in age of information overload
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed the importance of responsible reporting in an era of information overload and borderless news dissemination to ensure […]
Man found dead in locked car outside Penang ice cream shop
GEORGE TOWN, May 29 — A 37-year-old local man was found dead inside a car parked in front of an ice cream shop along Jalan Sungai Dua here this morning. […]