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Ringgit rebounds to 3.96 on hopes of more US-Iran peace talks
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — The ringgit jumped 135 basis points to rebound to the 3.96 level against the US dollar at the opening today, supported by improved global risk […]
Public awareness on plastic waste still very low, says Perak Sultan
IPOH, April 14 — Public awareness of the dangers posed by plastic waste remains low, despite ongoing intervention efforts, said the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah. Sultan Nazrin […]
Baby girl found alive in Skudai surau car park, still with umbilical cord
JOHOR BAHRU, April 14 — A newly born girl was found alive in a car park area of a surau in Taman Universiti, Skudai,  here last Saturday. Johor Bahru Utara […]
Police bust Melaka scam call centre, arrest two Chinese nationals in fake job ring targeting US victims via Telegram
MELAKA, April 14 — Two Chinese nationals have been arrested for allegedly being involved in a syndicate offering non-existent online part-time jobs, operating from a double-storey terrace house in Taman […]
MACC nabs federal agency CEO over RM1m bribe linked to squash court project
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — A chief executive officer (CEO) of a federal statutory body was detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) last night on suspicion of accepting bribes […]
No diesel shortage, says domestic trade minister; delays at ports behind brief disruptions
KUCHING, April 14 — The government has assured that diesel supply remains sufficient, but enforcement measures will continue to be strengthened to prevent leakages in the supply chain amid current […]
Malaysian writer Mohamed Nasser Mohad shortlisted for Commonwealth short story prize
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — A Malaysian writer has made the cut in this year’s Commonwealth Short Story Prize shortlist, with 25 writers from 14 countries selected from nearly 8,000 entries […]
As fuel costs rise, Malaysians urged to rethink spending, travel and daily habits
 PUTRAJAYA, April 14 — Amid global economic uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions and volatile crude oil prices, the key question is no longer only how effectively governments can manage the crisis, […]
WFH trims travel expenses yet raises home power bills, says expert
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — For Suzana Abdullah, the flexibility of working from home (WFH) on a rotational basis implemented by her company has provided her with significant relief in terms […]
Not covered: Domestic Violence Act loophole leaves unmarried couples vulnerable
KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 — Malaysia’s main law on domestic violence does not protect everyone facing abuse — leaving those in non-marital relationships without access to critical safeguards. While the Domestic […]