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Thailand busts Taiwanese woman hiding 30 star tortoises under her clothes at Suvarnabhumi
BANGKOK, April 30 — Thai authorities arrested a teenager at a Bangkok airport for allegedly smuggling 30 protected tortoises valued at about US$9,000 (RM36,000) that were taped under her clothing, […]
US wants rest of world to help reopen Hormuz strait that Iran closed after America’s attacks
WASHINGTON, April 30 — The US is pushing for other countries to form an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a State […]
Is Australia’s teen social media ban working? Internal documents reveal early failures
SYDNEY, April 30 — There was “no meaningful shift” away from big tech platforms like TikTok and Instagram in the immediate wake of Australia’s world-leading teen social media ban, government […]
No splurges, no risks: Ipsos says Malaysians tighten wallets as inflation bites
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Consumer confidence among Malaysians declined steeply in April as inflation continued to soar, but remained considerably higher than that of their international peers, an Ipsos […]
Tunku Ismail praises Johor’s RM272b investment haul, says record RM110b in 2025 marks history
ISKANDAR PUTERI, April 30 — Johor Regent Tunku Mahkota Ismail praised the state’s economic achievements, which have recorded impressive figures over the past four years with investments totalling RM272 billion. […]
Mas Ermieyati slams Bersatu rep’s dog sticker post, says it insults Muslim manners and elected office
PETALING JAYA, April 30 — Masjid Tanah MP Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin has criticised Sungai Udang assemblyman Dr Mohd Aleef Yusoh over a Facebook post showing a Melaka exco member’s […]
Sabah bans open burning as El Niño raises forest fire risk
KOTA KINABALU, April 30 — The Sabah state government has issued a circular banning open burning, including land clearing for agriculture, during the hot weather period linked to El Niño […]
New Malaysia–Indonesia pact to tap health, education and cultural travel
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the tourism industry by focusing on the development of multi-segment products, including cultural experiences, educational exchanges, […]
Anthony Loke says Zahid rejects backdoor bid, insists Negeri Sembilan Unity Government remains intact and stable
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — DAP secretary‑general Anthony Loke has said Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi does not support the formation of a new government or a […]
Penang targets 600 EV charging bays by 2030 as green push gathers pace
GEORGE TOWN, April 30 — Penang aims to install 600 electric vehicle (EV) charging bays in the state by 2030, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said there […]