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N. Sembilan Fast Lane to boost industry, speed up approvals

N. Sembilan Fast Lane to boost industry, speed up approvals

SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan government is committed to expediting the approval of manufacturing projects, including those in the semiconductor sector,…
Penang cops nab man over RM120,000 electronics chip theft

Penang cops nab man over RM120,000 electronics chip theft

GEORGE TOWN: Police have arrested a former warehouse worker suspected of stealing RM120,000 worth of PMU0123-type chip components belonging to…
Microsoft president urges quick fix to EU-US trade tensions

Microsoft president urges quick fix to EU-US trade tensions

BRUSSELS: Microsoft President Brad Smith called Wednesday for a swift resolution of trade tensions between the United States and Europe,…
US economy shrinks amid import surge before Trump tariffs

US economy shrinks amid import surge before Trump tariffs

WASHINGTON: The US economy unexpectedly contracted in the first three months of the year due largely to a surge in…
Italy could hand over French mosque murder suspect mid-May

Italy could hand over French mosque murder suspect mid-May

FLORENCE: Italy could extradite to France the man accused of stabbing a young Malian to death in a mosque in…
Terengganu FA deputy president Marzuki dies at 60

Terengganu FA deputy president Marzuki dies at 60

IT was a sad day for the football fraternity in Terengganu following the death of Terengganu Football Association (TFA) deputy…
UN experts urge Saudi to release child offenders facing execution

UN experts urge Saudi to release child offenders facing execution

GENEVA: UN rights experts called on Saudi Arabia Wednesday to release five people sentenced to death and facing “imminent execution”…
Trump signals possible legal action against NY Times

Trump signals possible legal action against NY Times

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was considering legal action against the New York Times, in his latest…
MACC Act amendments likely to be tabled by mid-2026

MACC Act amendments likely to be tabled by mid-2026

KUALA LUMPUR: The Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) will be implemented through amendments to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009,…
Security drill and training set for May 5-7

Security drill and training set for May 5-7

KUALA LUMPUR: Security training and simulation ahead of the 46th ASEAN Summit, scheduled to be held at the Kuala Lumpur…
JKR awaits Fire Dept clearance for dorm fire technical checks

JKR awaits Fire Dept clearance for dorm fire technical checks

KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Works Department (JKR) is still awaiting official clearance from the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department before…
Putin open to Ukraine peace but cautions against rushing

Putin open to Ukraine peace but cautions against rushing

MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin is open to peace in Ukraine and intense work is going on with the United States,…
Penang police bust drug syndicate, seize RM100,500 worth of drugs

Penang police bust drug syndicate, seize RM100,500 worth of drugs

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Penang police have crippled a drug trafficking syndicate with the arrest of three local men and an Indonesian…
‘A Wonderful experience’, says Teo after second Mount Kinabalu feat

‘A Wonderful experience’, says Teo after second Mount Kinabalu feat

RANAU: Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has described conquering Mount Kinabalu for the second time as a ‘wonderful experience.’…
No change in petrol, diesel price until May 7

No change in petrol, diesel price until May 7

KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol nationwide remain unchanged, at RM3.18 per litre and RM2.05 per…
LZS launches two campaigns to boost zakat collection

LZS launches two campaigns to boost zakat collection

SHAH ALAM: Lembaga Zakat Selangor (LZS) today introduced two campaigns to ramp up zakat (tithe) collection activities using a targeted…
Govt to monitor egg supply, sales following phased subsidy removal

Govt to monitor egg supply, sales following phased subsidy removal

PUTRAJAYA: The government will continue monitoring chicken egg supply and sales to prevent disruptions following the phased termination of subsidies…
MACC tracking down Heah Li Yew to assist in probe

MACC tracking down Heah Li Yew to assist in probe

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is tracking down a woman named Heah Li Yew, also known as Tiffany,…
NRES opens 10 investigation papers on wildlife smuggling at KLIA

NRES opens 10 investigation papers on wildlife smuggling at KLIA

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 10 investigation papers have been opened in connection with wildlife smuggling activities at Kuala Lumpur International…
‘Sangat kuat-lah’ – Wanita Jerman kagum wang kertas RM1 tahan lasak

‘Sangat kuat-lah’ – Wanita Jerman kagum wang kertas RM1 tahan lasak

SEORANG ‘content creator’ dari Jerman telah menarik perhatian rakyat Malaysia selepas memuat naik video tular yang menunjukkan kelasakan wang kertas…
Perlis lost RM2.4mil due to parking coupon violations

Perlis lost RM2.4mil due to parking coupon violations

KANGAR: The Perlis government has incurred a loss of RM2.4 million from the coupon-based parking system, implemented by the Kangar…
Businessman fined for selling pizza in MPV without license

Businessman fined for selling pizza in MPV without license

PETALING JAYA: A businessman cum social media influencer was fined for selling Wagyu pizza without a license using a luxury…
vivo V50 Lite 5G is now here!

vivo V50 Lite 5G is now here!

vivo has officially launched the vivo V50 Lite 5G in Malaysia! Designed for users seeking the perfect blend of style…
Papagomo unconditionally apologises to IGP in court

Papagomo unconditionally apologises to IGP in court

PETALING JAYA: Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, widely known as Papagomo, has publicly issued an unreserved apology to Inspector-General…
German woman stunned by durability of Malaysia’s RM1 note

German woman stunned by durability of Malaysia’s RM1 note

A German content creator has captured the attention of Malaysians after posting a viral video highlighting the surprising strength of…
Nigerian man denies biting police office’s left ear

Nigerian man denies biting police office’s left ear

KUALA LUMPUR: A Nigerian private college student pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here today to voluntarily causing grievous…
Indian hotel fires kills 15

Indian hotel fires kills 15

KOLKATA: A fierce fire ripped through a hotel in the Indian city of Kolkata killing at least 15 people, police…
South Korean prosecutors raid ex-President Yoon’s private residence, Yonhap reports

South Korean prosecutors raid ex-President Yoon’s private residence, Yonhap reports

SEOUL: South Korean prosecutors are conducting a search operation at ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol’s private residence, Yonhap News Agency…