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JPJ seizes lorries after drivers dump sand, damage vehicles and obstruct enforcement in Putrajaya standoff; three arrested

KAJANG, April 29 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) seized two sand lorries after two drivers and a lorry company…
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Vietnamese and Malaysian PMs hold phone talks on bilateral and Asean developments

HANOI, April 29 — Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held phone talks with his Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim…
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Melaka still fine-tuning plan to rename Chinese school as SJKC Laksamana Cheng Ho

MELAKA, April 28 — The Melaka government is still refining the proposal to rebrand the name of a Chinese school…
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Perak cops bust illegal lottery ring in Ipoh, seize RM110,000 in cash and arrest four suspects

IPOH, April 28 — Police arrested four individuals, including a woman, in three separate raids around Ipoh yesterday on suspicion…
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N. Sembilan to host two data centres backed by Gamuda, US investors, says MB

SEREMBAN, April 28 — The Negeri Sembilan government is in the process of developing two data centres in the state,…
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RM1.29b and counting: Penang’s convention boom draws global interest ahead of new waterfront centre launch

GEORGE TOWN, April 29 — Penang is set to be a premier hub for conventions and exhibitions in Asia Pacific…
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Malaysia, Maldives to boost ties in floating solar, defence and digital tech, says PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, April 28 — Malaysia and the Maldives are aiming to expand cooperation into new areas such as floating solar,…
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Health Ministry pilots renewable energy projects at hospitals, launches innovation centre for sustainable healthcare

PUTRAJAYA, April 28 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is piloting renewable energy projects through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) at…
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Tech and talent: Defence Ministry must invest in workforce to stay ahead, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The Defence Ministry is urged to plan and invest appropriately to ensure that its workforce’s…
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As Data Sharing Act takes effect today, Gobind urges states to enact laws for seamless sharing

GEORGE TOWN, April 28 — State governments are encouraged to enact data sharing laws to create a larger ecosystem between…
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In Kuching, High Court clears path for Petros vs Petronas showdown over gas supply payments

KUCHING, April 28 — The Kuching High Court today dismissed Petroliam Nasional Berhad’s (Petronas) application to stay proceedings involving Petroleum…
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The 300m dispute: Landowner’s stay order rejected, govt moves ahead with land takeover for WCE

SHAH ALAM, April 28 — A piece of disputed land of about 300 metres in Seksyen 3 near Taman Sentosa,…
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Singaporean man held as Melaka cops smash debit card cloning ring supplying Japanese market

MELAKA, April 28 — Melaka police have busted a syndicate involved in processing bank debit cards with the arrest of…
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Indonesia foils attempt by 68 Rohingya, Bangladeshi migrants to illegally cross into Malaysia

JAKARTA, April 28 — Indonesian authorities have discovered 68 foreign nationals, including Rohingya and Bangladeshi citizens, at a palm oil…
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Driver’s stroke leads to Sungai Petani coffee shop crash killing 55-year-old diner

SUNGAI PETANI, April 28 — A 55-year-old woman tragically lost her life after a car crashed into a coffee shop…
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Fourth batch of Malaysian job scam victims to return home via Thailand

BANGKOK, April 28 — A group of 15 Malaysian victims of job scams rescued from Myanmar will be repatriated on…
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High Court in Penang upholds open verdict in death of Australian Anna Jenkins, citing lack of evidence

GEORGE TOWN, April 28 — The High Court here today upheld the open verdict by the Coroner’s Court regarding the…
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OK to say ‘RIP’? Here’s what preachers advise Muslims to use instead to express respect and sympathy

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Former Indonesian president Joko Widodo’s recent gesture in raising his hands during the funeral of…
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Rapid Bus boosts links to KTM, KLIA Transit with seven new routes from April 30

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus) will launch seven new routes starting April 30, aimed…
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Kesedar settlers in Kelantan to get land after 40-year wait, says DPM Zahid

GUA MUSANG, April 28 — A more than 40-year wait for settlers in the South Kelantan Development Authority’s (Kesedar) Land…
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Former Nenggiri rep drops suit over Bersatu expulsion, ordered to pay RM100,000 in costs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Former Nenggiri state assemblyman Mohd Azizi Abu Naim has withdrawn the originating summons he filed…
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Human Resources Ministry pursues ‘Zero Vision’ as workplace injury rates drop

CYBERJAYA, April 28 — The Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma) is targeting to achieve “Zero Vision” or zero accidents, injuries…
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Malaysia-Maldives partnership poised for growth in trade, digital innovation and sustainability, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Malaysia is intensifying efforts to strengthen collaboration within Asean and with neighbouring nations such as…
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Loke urges Negeri Sembilan to fast-track planning approval for AI-driven port in PD

SEREMBAN, April 28 — The Negeri Sembilan government, particularly the local authority concerned, has been urged to expedite the processing…
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Jacquita Gonzales, widow of MH370 crew member, dies at 62

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Jacquita Gonzales, the wife of MH370 inflight supervisor Patrick Gomes, passed away on Monday (April…
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MOH confirms 28 cases of Influenza-Like Illness at Kuala Muda school

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed an outbreak of Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) at an…
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Deputy foreign minister to represent Malaysia at Vietnam’s 50th reunification anniversary

PUTRAJAYA, April 28 — Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin will undertake a working visit to Vietnam from April 29…
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Melaka Food Panda riders help nab robbery suspect to protect their profession

MELAKA, April 28 — A group of six Food Panda delivery riders in Melaka assisted police in apprehending a robbery…