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Fahmi: Cabinet backs rolling back egg subsidy as supply has normalised since Covid-19 pandemic

PUTRAJAYA, April 30 — The decision to roll back subsidy for eggs was made after the supply chain showed signs…
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DOSM: Nearly 220,000 women-led firms power Malaysia’s service sector, Selangor tops nationwide count

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — A total of 219,015 active women-owned establishments were recorded in 2022, representing 20.1 per cent…
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Klang Valley highway fraud: ‘Datuk Seri’ and three others remanded in RM360m probe

PUTRAJAYA, April 30 — Four individuals, including one with the title ‘Datuk Seri’, have been remanded for four days until…
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To break even, Penang ferry service eyes ETS sync as it hits five-million-rider mark

BUTTERWORTH, April 30 — Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) recorded five million passengers using the new ferry service since its…
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Fahmi: Anwar urges BN to ‘work harder’ despite Ayer Kuning win, says support from youth and Malays rising

PUTRAJAYA, April 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told Barisan Nasional not to be complacent after the coalition…
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Putrajaya confirms drug price display regulation in effect tomorrow — here’s what that entails

PUTRAJAYA, April 30 – The government has confirmed today that private healthcare facilities and community pharmacies will be required to…
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Diploma student charged with sexually grooming teen in Kulai

JOHOR BARU, April 30 — A 21-year-old student of a public higher education institute student was charged in the Sessions…
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Blogger Papagomo apologises to IGP for defamatory remarks after court order, to pay RM5,000 in costs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Controversial blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, who is also known as Papagomo, has issued…
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MACC appeals for information on Heah Li Yew in corruption case

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is tracking down a woman named Heah Li Yew, also…
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Putra Heights fire: Selangor govt pledges transparent, safe recovery for victims, says MB

SHAH ALAM, April 30 — The Selangor government is committed to ensuring that all recovery processes for victims of the…
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No changes in fuel prices: RON97, RON95 and diesel rates fixed till May 7

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol nationwide remain unchanged, at RM3.18 per litre…
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Kuching police investigate e-hailing driver for alleged harassment after asking teen to remove headscarf

KUCHING, April 30 — Police are investigating an e-hailing driver for sexual harassment after he allegedly asked a 15-year-old female…
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Man’s body discovered near Pesta Kaul site in Mukah, Sarawak cops rule out foul play for now

MUKAH, April 30 — A 27-year-old local man was found dead in a forested area near Pantai Kala Dana, about…
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Worker electrocuted, critically injured after crane strikes overhead power line in Kuching

KUCHING, April 30 — A construction worker is in critical condition after he was electrocuted at a construction site in…
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Scam emails claiming to be from IGP prompts police warning

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — The Royal Malaysia Police have advised members of the public who received an email allegedly…
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Factory operator in Taiping loses RM449,100 in fake online investment scheme

IPOH, April 30 — A factory operator in Taiping lost RM449,100 after falling victim to a non-existent online investment scheme.Taiping…
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Kedah govt offers job matching aid for 950 workers hit by Continental Tyre closure, says state exco

ALOR SETAR, April 30 — The Kedah state government will assist 950 employees of Continental Tyre Malaysia affected by the…
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Rafizi is on leave, not resigning, says minister as PKR polls stir unrest

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli is currently on leave, a cabinet minister confirmed today amid speculation…
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Govt to monitor egg supply after subsidy phase-out to prevent disruptions, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA, April 30 — The government will continue monitoring chicken egg supply and sales to prevent disruptions following the phased…
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Fake online investment scheme on WhatsApp costs Seremban man RM3.1m

SEREMBAN, April 30 — A private sector worker lost RM3.1 million after being duped by a fake online investment scheme.District…
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Bukit Larut hike turns fatal as health office staff dies after experiencing difficulty breathing

IPOH, April 30 — A man died after experiencing breathing difficulties while hiking at Bukit Larut near Taiping today.Perak Fire…
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Kedah to tighten vape sales controls before deciding on full ban, says Menteri Besar

ALOR SETAR, April 30 — Kedah will implement a control mechanism for the sale of electronic cigarettes or vapes in…
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Dungun council staff charged with abusing position to award RM5m in contracts to family, friend

KUALA TERENGGANU, April 30 — A staff of the Dungun Municipal Council (MPD) was charged in the Sessions Court here…
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US trade talks ‘positive’ as Miti begins tariff negotiations with Cabinet green light, Fahmi says

PUTRAJAYA, April 30 — The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) had described the meeting with their American counterparts…
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Amendments to Peaceful Assembly Act coming this year, as Fahmi says 99pc of protest requests already approved

PUTRAJAYA, April 30 — Putrajaya has reiterated today that the Home Ministry is pushing to amend the Peaceful Assembly Act…
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Selangor cops: Rain hampers Putra Heights gas pipe excavation as cleanup delayed by 20 days of bad weather

PETALING JAYA, April 30 — Police said today that adverse weather conditions have hampered ongoing excavation works at the ground…
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Foreign student charged with biting off cop’s ear in Kepong, denies drug use and illegal entry

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — A Nigerian private college student pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here today to…
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Putrajaya announces ‘unprecedented’ RM40m relief fund to rebuild 219 homes gutted in Putra Heights gas fire

SHAH ALAM, April 30 — The government has today agreed to set up a National Disaster Relief Housing Fund for…