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‘No compromise’: Only Jakim-recognised US halal certifiers allowed for meat, poultry imports, says Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Malaysia will only accept meat and poultry imports from the United States if the halal…


Negeri Sembilan water tariff hike to improve services, settle RM700m debt and fund new dams, says MB


PLUS to activate traffic diversion for bridge works at Bukit Gambir-Tangkak interchange from Aug 5 to Dec 30

IGP turns RM5,000 court award from blogger Papagomo into welfare boost for cops
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain has donated RM5,000 to the Tabung Amanah…

Johor teacher’s absence traced back to September as authorities uncover tragic details
JOHOR BARU, June 17 — The school authorities were mystified after chasing up various avenues to locate a female teacher…

Nuclear not renewable but Malaysia may need it for net-zero 2050 goal, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Malaysia has to relook the whole energy triangle, including the possibility of adopting nuclear energy,…

‘We ate one egg between five’: Malaysian Haj pilgrims detail nightmare journey to Mecca after alleged scam
SEPANG, June 15 — “This is all Allah’s will. You must accept it. The greater the hardship, the greater the…

Media self-regulation body takes shape as Fahmi confirms 12-member line-up for founding board
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Minister of Communications, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today announced that the Founding Board of the Malaysian…

Bus slams into tow truck on NSE near Ipoh, driver injured, passengers unhurt
IPOH, June 12 — A double-decker bus driver was injured while nine of his passengers were unhurt when the bus…

No tax on essentials: Mat Sabu says govt prioritising food security in SST expansion
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 — The government will continue to ensure essential goods like rice, cooking oil, vegetables, chicken and…

Malaysia, Poland align Asean-EU agendas as Anwar, Duda discuss trade, diplomacy
PUTRAJAYA, June 10 — Malaysia and Poland have expressed readiness to deepen cooperation between Asean and the European Union (EU),…

Education Ministry pledges care for teacher, kids caught in MPV–UPSI student bus crash
NIBONG TEBAL, June 10 — The Kedah State Education Department (JPN) is tasked to monitor the condition of a teacher…

Missed by 15 minutes: Traffic jam spares UPSI student from deadly Gerik bus accident
KOTA BHARU, June 9 — A traffic jam caused a Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) student to miss boarding the…

JPJ seizes lorry, investigates company over permit breaches in fatal FRU crash in Teluk Intan
KOTA BHARU, June 6 —The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has opened an investigation paper against the lorry company involved in…

‘Many are on contract’, Anwar says amid concerns over Petronas job cuts
PUTRAJAYA, June 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today addressed concerns over Petronas’ recent decision to cut around…

Selangor police wrap up questioning of actor-singer over alleged sexual assault of 17-year-old girl, case submitted to prosecutors
SHAH ALAM, June 6 — The Selangor Police have completed recording the statement of a male actor-cum-singer who allegedly sexually…

Selangor cops bust Alstonia Gang in Klang Valley, seize RM5.11m worth of drugs, arrest nine
SHAH ALAM, June 6 — Police busted a drug trafficking syndicate known as the Alstonia Gang after arresting nine suspects,…

Anwar receives courtesy call from new Malaysian ambassador to the US, discusses diplomacy and foreign investment
PUTRAJAYA, June 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy call from the new Malaysian Ambassador…

Zahid: Malaysia pledges stronger disaster preparedness in education sector, RM135m allocated to build relief centres for high-risk schools
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the resilience of its education system to disasters…

Police rule out foul play in Taiwanese man’s fatal fall at Puchong LRT station
SHAH ALAM, June 6 — Police have confirmed that there was no criminal element involved in the death of a…

Police launch Ops Lancar to ensure smooth Aidiladha travel, deploy 1,858 personnel
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — The police have launched Op Lancar, starting today and running until Monday (June 9), to…

Tailor pleads not guilty to molesting disabled teen in KL, case set for July 21 mention
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — A tailor pleaded not guilty in the Ampang Sessions Court today to a charge of…

Anwar to contact Thai PM over Thailand-Cambodia border dispute, Malaysia to issue statement
PUTRAJAYA, June 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he would contact his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra today…

Penang announces RM390m marine viaduct to link Silicon Island by 2028 to improve connectivity, says CM
GEORGE TOWN, June 6 — A 380-metre marine viaduct connecting southern Penang with Silikon Island will be built and is…

MACC concludes probe into Sabah assemblyman’s alleged misconduct, case sent for review
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has completed the investigation paper regarding a video clip of…

Police detain mother, boyfriend over alleged neglect of two daughters in Puchong, victims hospitalised
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — Police arrested a woman and her boyfriend for suspected neglect of the woman’s two daughters,…

Plantation worker escapes gallows, sentenced to seven years for manslaughter in Taiping prison death
TAIPING, June 6 — An oil palm plantation worker escaped the death penalty after the High Court here today sentenced…

Aidiladha exodus clogs major highways, tidal lane activated on Sungai Besi Highway
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — Traffic flow on several major highways was reported to be congested and slow as of…

Penang councils urge MCMC probe into viral TikTok videos alleging corruption, launch investigations
GEORGE TOWN, June 6 — The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has filed a report with the Malaysian Communications and…

Bukit Aman reshuffles 17 senior police officers, key appointments announced
KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) today announced the transfer of 17 senior officers effective July…

‘Water rushed in within seconds’: Survivor describes deadly Tanjung Harapan boat accident
KLANG, June 7 — “The incident happened very fast; the boat we were on capsized and filled with water before…