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Best performing currency: Malaysia’s ringgit tops in Asia at RM4.16 against US dollar, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — The ringgit is trading at RM4.16 against the US dollar, making it the best-performing currency…
RM1,500 in your pocket: PTPTN loan advance kicks in Sept 24 for new public university and polytechnic students
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) is offering RM41.5 million in Loan Advance Payments…
Ahmad Zahid signals BN-third force pact to maximise winnable seats in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 20 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today launched the Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN)…
Penang leads the way with Malaysia’s first-ever Strata Scheme to tackle abandoned vehicles
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 20 — Penang has become the first state to introduce the Strata Scheme for Abandoned Vehicles, a…
Dzulkefly: Eight of nine clinics hit by Sabah landslides resume services, Gadong Papar still closed for cleaning
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Eight of the nine health facilities affected by landslides in several districts in Sabah have…
Butane pipeline leak at ECRL site shuts Kerteh-Ranggon road, authorities on alert
CHUKAI, Sept 20 — Police have closed the main Kerteh-Ranggon road to all vehicles after a gas leak was detected…
JPJ flags 2.3 million driving licences at risk of losing validity, urges holders to renew immediately
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 20 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has found that 2.3 million holders of the Competent Driving Licence…
Irrigation Dept defends Selangor early warning system, pledges stronger flood alerts
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) emphasised that Selangor’s disaster early warning system is…
Pahang grappling with soaring synthetic drug abuse, young workers most at risk, says home minister
JENGKA, Sept 20 — The drug abuse problem in Pahang is at a worrying level, with 12,745 users and addicts…
Malaysian Armed Forces ready for monsoon season, pledges rapid response to flood-hit areas, says Mohd Nizam
KUANTAN, Sept 20 — The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is prepared to mobilise its personnel and assets to flood-affected areas…
Loke: Transport Ministry plans longer railway track at Penang Port to ease traffic and boost efficiency
BUTTERWORTH, Sept 20 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is planning to build an additional railway track at Penang Port…
Sarawak ramps up rabies fight with nearly 280,000 animals vaccinated, says deputy premier
KUCHING, Sept 20 — A total of 278,840 animals have been vaccinated in Sarawak since the state launched its fight…
Woman loses RM60,000 in ‘cleansing ritual’ scam at Sibu market
SIBU, Sept 20 — A trip to the market turned into a traumatic ordeal for a woman in her 70s…
Transport Ministry channels RM3.5m from special plate sales to protect 50,000 taxi, bus drivers, says Loke
BUTTERWORTH, Sept 20 — The Transport Ministry (MOT) has allocated RM3.5 million for the Self-Employed Social Security Scheme (LINDUNG Kendiri)…
Courier plot busted: 450,000 yaba pills worth RM1.8m seized in Sungai Golok
KOTA BHARU, Sept 20 — Thai authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle 450,000 yaba pills worth 13.5 million baht (RM1.8…
Sri Petaling tenant found dead after odour from locked condo sparks call to police
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — A 27-year-old woman was found dead in a Sri Petaling condominium after building management raised…
Loke: Transport Ministry seeks 10-year land lease extension for Penang MSM sugar refinery
BUTTERWORTH, Sept 20 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) will bring to the Cabinet a proposal seeking a 10-year extension…
Kuching to host Live Cat Parade 2025, road closures set for Sept 27
KUCHING, Sept 20 — Several roads here will be closed on Sept 27 to make way for the Live Cat…
Motorcyclist killed after MPV veers into oncoming lane at Jalan Bau-Kuching
KUCHING, Sept 20 — A motorcyclist was killed after a collision with a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) that lost control at…
Russia hails Malaysia as strategic, trusted partner in advancing regional cooperation, says delegation chief
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Russia has described Malaysia as a strategic and trusted partner in strengthening regional cooperation, praising…
Police: Ex-oil and gas worker conned out of RM76,000 in online investment fraud
KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 20 — A senior citizen lost RM76,740 after being duped by a non-existent investment scheme advertised on…
RM60,000 ‘robbery’ was an inside job, say police after Butterworth car salesman’s arrest
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — A car salesman has been remanded for four days for allegedly hiring two men to…
Hannah Yeoh: Adopt Road to Gold’s contract-first approach to avoid repeat of Cheah Liek Hou reward row
BANGI, Sept 20 — The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) has called on the Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPM) and the…
More engagement sessions planned before FT Mufti Bill returns to Parliament, says religious affairs minister
SHAH ALAM, Sept 20 — Engagement sessions on the Mufti (Federal Territories) Bill 2024 are still underway before the Bill…
Sabah flood situation eases as most evacuees return home
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — The situation in landslide and flood-affected areas of Sabah is improving with all victims in…
Bung calls Sabah election Umno’s ‘final battle’ to retake state power
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Sabah Umno chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin has billed the coming 17th state election…
Container inspector dies after being struck by forklift in Banting
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — A container inspector was killed after being struck by a forklift at a company premises…
Sabah PAS leader files police report after red paint attack at home in Kota Kinabalu
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Sabah PAS commissioner Datuk Aliakbar Gulasan has lodged a police report after red paint was…
Pahang Sultan presents keys to 50 Ru’RASA home recipients, calls for fair housing for all races
KUANTAN, Sept 20 — Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah yesterday attended the key handover ceremony for…