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Govt mulls targeted aid to support paddy farmers facing higher costs, says Mat Sabu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — The government is reviewing several proposals to help paddy farmers affected by rising agricultural costs following the global surge in fuel prices, said Agriculture and […]
Weather alert: Heavy rain, strong winds expected across Kedah, Perak, Pahang, Sabah and Sarawak until 6pm
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in five states until 6pm today. In a statement, […]
Social Welfare Department says viral video does not involve its officers
PUTRAJAYA, April 11 — The Social Welfare Department (JKM) has denied the involvement of its officer in a viral video on social media. It said the individual referred to in […]
Russia and Ukraine begin temporary Orthodox Easter ceasefire as US-led talks falter
KYIV, April 11 — A temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for Orthodox Easter is set to begin on this afternoon, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war falter. […]
Pakistan urges US and Iran to engage constructively in Islamabad talks to end Middle East war
ISLAMABAD, April 11 — Pakistan’s foreign minister today called for the United States and Iran to “engage constructively” at talks in Islamabad aimed at ending the Middle East war, after […]
South Korea’s Lee accuses Israel of failing to reflect on rights abuse allegations after disinformation row
SEOUL, April 11 — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung today accused Israel of failing to “reflect” on allegations of rights abuses by its forces, after Israel decried him […]
Cabinet approves police presence at petrol stations to curb fuel leakage, says Armizan
KOTA KINABALU, April 11 — The Cabinet has agreed to deploy police personnel at petrol stations to strengthen monitoring and enforcement amid rising risks of fuel supply leakage following the […]
Latest house officer intake fills only 10pc of vacancies, prompting retention push, says Public Service chief
KAMPAR, April 11 — The government is stepping up various strategic measures to ensure that house officers trained in the country continue to serve in the public healthcare system, following […]
PM orders immediate action after pupils forced to study in tents, mosque corridors at Sabah school
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ordered immediate action to be taken to address the dilapidated infrastructure at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Balaban Jaya in […]
Sarawak hornbill remains target of illegal hunting, despite enforcement efforts, says state deputy minister
KUCHING, April 11 — The kenyalang bird, or the hornbill, which is a symbol of Sarawak’s pride, is among the state’s high-value wildlife species and remains a target of illegal […]