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Malaysia, why so marah one?

EH, Malaysia, what’s going on-lah? One moment I’m sipping my teh tarik and the next minute, a fella on a motorbike is firing shots like he is auditioning for KL’s Fast & Furious: Pasar Malam Edition. And this is not even in some hidden back alley, mind you, but smack in the middle of afternoon… Continue reading Malaysia, why so marah one?
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Petronas ships its first cargo from LNG Canada facility

KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has shipped the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from its newly operational LNG Canada facility in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada. The company said the shipment departed for Japan on Monday aboard the 174,000-cubic-metre Puteri Sejinjang LNG vessel, marking a significant milestone for Petronas’ investment in Canada. “This milestone… Continue reading Petronas ships its first cargo from LNG Canada facility
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MYFutureJobs diiktiraf sebagai model pekerjaan digital terbaik di OIC

KUALA LUMPUR: Platform pemadanan pekerjaan MYFutureJobs telah diiktiraf sebagai model terbaik dalam kalangan negara anggota Pertubuhan Kerjasama Islam (OIC) semasa bengkel dua hari anjuran Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (Perkeso). Menteri Sumber Manusia Steven Sim Chee Keong berkata platform itu mencatatkan kadar penempatan pekerjaan antara 60 hingga 70 peratus setiap tahun sejak 2020. “Dari Januari hingga Mei… Continue reading MYFutureJobs diiktiraf sebagai model pekerjaan digital terbaik di OIC
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AirAsia plans expanded Penang flights to boost regional connectivity

GEORGE TOWN: AirAsia is considering expanding flight routes to Penang as part of its regional growth strategy, aiming to enhance connectivity for one of Malaysia’s top tourist hubs. The airline is assessing potential new destinations while ensuring operational sustainability and commercial viability. AirAsia Malaysia CEO Datuk Captain Fareh Mazputra stated that the airline prioritises routes… Continue reading AirAsia plans expanded Penang flights to boost regional connectivity
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AirAsia plans expanded Penang flights to boost regional connectivity

GEORGE TOWN: AirAsia is considering expanding flight routes to Penang as part of its regional growth strategy, aiming to enhance connectivity for one of Malaysia’s top tourist hubs. The airline is assessing potential new destinations while ensuring operational sustainability and commercial viability. AirAsia Malaysia CEO Datuk Captain Fareh Mazputra stated that the airline prioritises routes… Continue reading AirAsia plans expanded Penang flights to boost regional connectivity
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Tindakan tegas AKPS terhadap penyeludupan dan salah guna kuasa

SEPANG: Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan Malaysia (AKPS) akan mengambil tindakan lebih tegas termasuk pemecatan terhadap pegawai atau anggota yang terlibat dalam aktiviti penyeludupan atau salah guna kuasa. Ketua Pengarah AKPS Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain menegaskan bahawa langkah ini adalah sebahagian daripada usaha memperkukuh operasi di pintu masuk dan sempadan negara. Beliau menekankan… Continue reading Tindakan tegas AKPS terhadap penyeludupan dan salah guna kuasa
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Thousands told to stay home as Spain forest fire rages on

MADRID: Spanish firefighters on Tuesday were battling a forest fire stoked by fierce winds that has burned more than 2,300 hectares (5,680 acres), with authorities urging thousands of residents to stay home. The Spanish army’s emergency response unit said it had deployed overnight near the northeastern city of Tarragona to assist local authorities. The blaze… Continue reading Thousands told to stay home as Spain forest fire rages on

UN says ‘deeply troubled’ by Kenya protest killings

GENEVA: The United Nations on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the deaths of at least 10 people in Kenya where police and protesters clashed during anti-government demonstrations the previous day. The violence erupted on Saba Saba Day (meaning Seven Seven) when demonstrators annually mark the events of July 7, 1990 when Kenyans rose up to… Continue reading UN says ‘deeply troubled’ by Kenya protest killings

Make association membership mandatory for operator license applications – Bus Drivers’ Coalition

KULAI: The Malaysian School Bus Operators and Drivers Coalition has urged the government to mandate association membership as a requirement for operator license applications to safeguard the safety of students who rely on over 7,000 school bus operators who are not registered with any bus drivers’ association. Its president, Dr M Muruga said that currently,… Continue reading Make association membership mandatory for operator license applications – Bus Drivers’ Coalition
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Make association membership mandatory for operator license applications – Bus Drivers’ Coalition

KULAI: The Malaysian School Bus Operators and Drivers Coalition has urged the government to mandate association membership as a requirement for operator license applications to safeguard the safety of students who rely on over 7,000 school bus operators who are not registered with any bus drivers’ association. Its president, Dr M Muruga said that currently,… Continue reading Make association membership mandatory for operator license applications – Bus Drivers’ Coalition
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US tariff jitters drag FBM KLCI lower for second day

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended lower for a second straight session on Tuesday, bucking the regional uptrend, as investor sentiment remained cautious amid renewed concerns over US tariffs, analysts said. At 5 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) shed 7.40 points, or 0.48 per cent, to 1,530.14 from Monday’s close of 1,537.54. The… Continue reading US tariff jitters drag FBM KLCI lower for second day

MDEC launches two grants totalling RM2.9m to accelerate digital transformation in AI and manufacturing sectors

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is introducing two grants totalling RM2.9 million aimed at accelerating digital transformation in two of Malaysia’s most strategic sectors – artificial intelligence (AI) and manufacturing. Eligibility for these grants is exclusively extended to companies possessing Malaysia Digital (MD) or MSC Malaysia status, or to those with a pending… Continue reading MDEC launches two grants totalling RM2.9m to accelerate digital transformation in AI and manufacturing sectors
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Actress alleges molestation by temple priest

MALAYSIAN actor and TV host Lishalliny Kanaran has bravely come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct by a temple priest at a Hindu temple in Salak Tinggi, revealing a deeply traumatic incident that occurred in what she believed was a sacred and safe space. Taking to Instagram, Lishalliny shared her ordeal with raw honesty: “This… Continue reading Actress alleges molestation by temple priest

EU to seek trade ‘rebalancing’ with China at Beijing summit

STRASBOURG: The EU will seek to rebalance economic ties with China, demanding it eases market access for European firms and loosen export controls on rare earths at a summit this month, the bloc’s chief said Tuesday. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said overcapacity concerns and China’s support for Russia’s war effort in Ukraine… Continue reading EU to seek trade ‘rebalancing’ with China at Beijing summit

Child traumatised after school van crash in Johor Bahru

JOHOR BAHRU: A young student from SJKT Ladang Tebrau is experiencing severe trauma and nightmares after being involved in a school van accident at Bandar Dato Onn. The incident left several children injured, with one requiring stitches for facial wounds. M. Kartthiyani, 47, revealed that her 11-year-old daughter, S. Tanalechumy, sustained bruises on her legs,… Continue reading Child traumatised after school van crash in Johor Bahru

Red Cross warns Gaza health system overwhelmed by casualties at aid distributions

GAZA CITY: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said Tuesday that a “sharp surge” in deaths and injuries in incidents around aid distribution sites in Gaza is pushing the territory’s already stretched health system past its capacity. The ICRC said in a statement that its field hospital in south Gaza recorded 200 deaths… Continue reading Red Cross warns Gaza health system overwhelmed by casualties at aid distributions

RM2.98 mln penalty for bid-rigging cartel in Putrajaya tenders

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has imposed a total penalty of RM2.98 million on three companies for participating in a bid-rigging cartel involving maintenance work tenders in Putrajaya. The companies penalised are Abadi Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Kota Landskap Sdn Bhd, and Usia Maintenance Sdn Bhd. The cartel activities involved six tenders issued by… Continue reading RM2.98 mln penalty for bid-rigging cartel in Putrajaya tenders

Iran president faces backlash over ‘soft’ US stance

TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian came under fire Tuesday after voicing support for renewed talks with the United States, with critics accusing him of being “too soft” in the wake of last month’s attacks on the country. The backlash followed the release of an interview with US media personality Tucker Carlson, in which Pezeshkian said… Continue reading Iran president faces backlash over ‘soft’ US stance

SRC International board responsible for transactions, Najib’s lawyer argues

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court was informed that the board of directors and management of SRC International Sdn Bhd held responsibility for the company’s financial transactions, not Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee, Najib’s lawyer, argued that his client did not have exclusive control over SRC’s operations or the handling of funds… Continue reading SRC International board responsible for transactions, Najib’s lawyer argues

AI analysis links drug abuse to serious crimes in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: An AI analysis of 1.2 million criminal cases by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has identified drug abuse as the leading factor behind serious crimes nationwide. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution shared the findings, highlighting three key drug-related offences under the Dangerous Drugs Act as major contributors. The offences include drug addiction… Continue reading AI analysis links drug abuse to serious crimes in Malaysia

Damaged ship under fire in Red Sea as attacks resume

DUBAI: A damaged cargo ship is under “continuous attack” in the Red Sea, a maritime monitor said on Tuesday, after Yemen’s Huthi rebels ended a months-long lull in their harassment campaign of the vital but volatile waterway. The Eternity, a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, first came under attack on Monday, shortly after the Iran-backed Huthis claimed… Continue reading Damaged ship under fire in Red Sea as attacks resume

Russia main election monitor closes amid crackdown

MOSCOW: Russia’s main independent voting observer Golos, which monitored the country’s increasingly tightly-controlled elections for 25 years, announced its closure on Tuesday, two months after its co-chair was jailed. Golos — which means “voice” in Russian — had for years meticulously recorded voting fraud across the huge country as elections under President Vladimir Putin’s long… Continue reading Russia main election monitor closes amid crackdown

First refugee database with biometric registration to be launched nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry will roll out a nationwide refugee registration programme and set up a new agency to centralise border enforcement, as part of efforts to tighten migration control and improve cross-border management. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the Refugee Registration Database Programme (DPP) will be coordinated by the National… Continue reading First refugee database with biometric registration to be launched nationwide

Peranan guru dan alumni bentuk pelajar dan perpaduan

TUMPAT: Peranan guru dan alumni dalam pendidikan melangkaui aspek akademik semata-mata, malah menjadi pemangkin utama dalam memperkukuh perpaduan komuniti dan pembentukan karakter pelajar. Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Perpaduan Negara dan Integrasi Nasional (JPNIN), Datuk Che Roslan Che Daud, menekankan bahawa kejayaan institusi pendidikan bergantung pada sokongan komuniti, termasuk guru, Persatuan Ibu Bapa dan Guru (PIBG), serta… Continue reading Peranan guru dan alumni bentuk pelajar dan perpaduan
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Bekas ketua pengurusan didakwa terima suapan RM400k

SHAH ALAM: Seorang bekas ketua pengurusan pengangkutan syarikat cari gali minyak mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen hari ini atas tuduhan menerima suapan melebihi RM400,000. Mohd Khairil Mohd Anuar, 41, berdepan 11 pertuduhan melibatkan wang tunai dan barangan elektronik antara 2021 hingga 2023. Menurut kertas pertuduhan, dia menerima RM367,000 dalam bentuk wang tunai dan RM36,168… Continue reading Bekas ketua pengurusan didakwa terima suapan RM400k
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KDN lancar pendaftaran pelarian untuk data lebih tepat

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) akan melaksanakan Dokumen Pendaftaran Pelarian (DPP) bagi pelarian di Malaysia untuk memastikan kerajaan memiliki data lebih tepat mengenai kumpulan tersebut. Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail menjelaskan inisiatif ini dilaksanakan kerana proses perkongsian data dengan UNHCR kini memakan masa panjang. “Majlis Keselamatan Negara (MKN) mengarahkan KDN menjalankan… Continue reading KDN lancar pendaftaran pelarian untuk data lebih tepat
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Dadah punca utama jenayah serius di Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Analisis menggunakan kecerdasan buatan (AI) terhadap 1.2 juta data kes jenayah Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) mendedahkan bahawa penyalahgunaan dadah merupakan faktor utama berlakunya jenayah serius di negara ini. Menteri Dalam Negeri, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, berkata tiga kesalahan utama di bawah Akta Dadah Berbahaya sering dikaitkan dengan jenayah lain. “Data menunjukkan corak… Continue reading Dadah punca utama jenayah serius di Malaysia
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Mahkamah tinggi tangguh kes bunuh Nhaveen ke 17 Nov

GEORGE TOWN: Mahkamah Tinggi di sini menangguhkan prosiding bela diri empat individu yang dituduh membunuh mangsa buli T. Nhaveen tujuh tahun lalu. Perbicaraan yang sepatutnya bermula hari ini ditetapkan semula pada 17 hingga 25 November depan. Empat tertuduh tersebut ialah J. Ragesuthan, 26, S. Gokulan, 26, dan dua lagi yang masih remaja ketika kejadian. Hakim… Continue reading Mahkamah tinggi tangguh kes bunuh Nhaveen ke 17 Nov
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Lelaki Indonesia didakwa bunuh rakan senegara di Sibu

SIBU: Seorang lelaki warga Indonesia, Heriadi, 39 tahun, dihadapkan ke Mahkamah Majistret di sini atas pertuduhan membunuh rakan senegaranya di sebuah pondok kebun di Jalan Rantau Panjang bulan lepas. Tertuduh memahami pertuduhan yang dibacakan oleh jurubahasa mahkamah di hadapan Majistret Romario Jonoi, tetapi tiada pengakuan direkodkan. Mengikut pertuduhan, Heriadi didakwa menyebabkan kematian seorang lelaki dikenali… Continue reading Lelaki Indonesia didakwa bunuh rakan senegara di Sibu
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Four men and Vietnamese woman face drug trafficking charges in KL

KUALA LUMPUR: Four men and a Vietnamese woman were charged at the Ampang Magistrates’ Courts today for alleged drug trafficking offences at a condominium last month. The accused include three Taiwanese nationals, a Malaysian, and a Vietnamese woman. Lu Jui Tse, 27, Chang Heng Pin, 37, Hsu Chia Kuei, 28, Malaysian Yee Wei Keh, 37,… Continue reading Four men and Vietnamese woman face drug trafficking charges in KL

Mesyuarat dua hala Malaysia-Filipina di AMM ke-58

KUALA LUMPUR: Menteri Luar Malaysia, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan mengadakan pertemuan dua hala dengan Setiausaha Hal Ehwal Luar Filipina, Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro pada Selasa. Pertemuan ini berlangsung di sela-sela Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri Luar ASEAN ke-58 (AMM) dan mesyuarat berkaitan di Pusat Konvensyen Kuala Lumpur. Menurut kenyataan Kementerian Luar di Facebook, kedua-dua pemimpin menilai semula status… Continue reading Mesyuarat dua hala Malaysia-Filipina di AMM ke-58
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KPWKM bags ASEAN PR Award for social impact excellence

PETALING JAYA: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) has been honoured with the 2025 Asean PR Excellence Award in the Social Impact category at the Kuala Lumpur International PR Conference 7 (KLIP7). Deputy Secretary-General (Operations) Farah Adura Hamidi accepted the award on behalf of the ministry. In a statement, KPWKM said the award… Continue reading KPWKM bags ASEAN PR Award for social impact excellence
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Selangor MB clarifies Putra Heights gas explosion not caused by excavation

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor State Assembly was informed that the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights on April 1 was not triggered by excavation activities. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari stated that investigations by authorities confirmed no link between groundworks and the incident. Amirudin clarified that the monsoon drain construction and residential development in… Continue reading Selangor MB clarifies Putra Heights gas explosion not caused by excavation

Penolong pegawai KPDN didakwa terima suapan RM11,500 di mahkamah

SHAH ALAM: Seorang penolong pegawai penguat kuasa Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) Selangor mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen hari ini atas tiga pertuduhan menerima suapan berjumlah RM11,500. Kes ini berkaitan dengan siasatan kes membawa minyak masak terpakai tanpa lesen pada September 2022. Tertuduh, Sahzul Hisam Samsuri, 51 tahun, didakwa menerima… Continue reading Penolong pegawai KPDN didakwa terima suapan RM11,500 di mahkamah
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Amirudin jelaskan isu jengkaut, dakwaan PBT langgar SOP di Putra Heights

SHAH ALAM: Menteri Besar Selangor, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, menegaskan insiden letupan saluran gas di Putra Heights, Subang Jaya pada 1 April lalu tidak berpunca daripada kerja-kerja pengorekan menggunakan jengkaut. Penjelasan itu diberikan semasa sesi penerangan di Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Selangor hari ini. Menurut Amirudin, siasatan oleh polis, Jabatan Mineral dan Gas (JMG), dan… Continue reading Amirudin jelaskan isu jengkaut, dakwaan PBT langgar SOP di Putra Heights
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Tragedi sungai korok imbau kisah duka kehilangan abang

ALOR SETAR: Kehilangan insan tersayang secara tiba-tiba sememangnya ujian berat, dan bagi Ramsuriani Ramli, tragedi di Sungai Korok, Jitra yang meragut nyawa enam sekeluarga semalam mengimbau kembali kisah dukanya. Ramsuriani, 43, berkata beliau tidak dapat melupakan insiden abangnya, Ramsunardi, 42, yang ditemukan maut selepas kereta dipandunya terjunam ke sungai di Kampung Alor Biak, Jalan Sungai… Continue reading Tragedi sungai korok imbau kisah duka kehilangan abang
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Sabah libraries attract 474,399 visitors in first half of 2025

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah State Library welcomed 474,399 visitors in the first six months of 2025, reflecting strong public interest in its services. The figure was shared at the Sabah State Legislative Assembly by Assistant Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Datuk Harun Durabi. Last year, the state’s entire library network recorded 1.34 million visitors.… Continue reading Sabah libraries attract 474,399 visitors in first half of 2025

Semakan keputusan ePlacement pegawai perubatan bermula hari ini

PUTRAJAYA: Keputusan pemilihan penempatan bagi 2,248 pegawai perubatan kontrak Gred UD10 yang telah ditawarkan lantikan tetap melalui sistem ePlacement boleh disemak bermula hari ini. Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad mengumumkan bahawa calon yang ingin mengemukakan rayuan pertukaran penempatan perlu mengisi borang Google Form yang disediakan dalam sistem ePlacement selepas keputusan dikeluarkan. “Tempoh rayuan… Continue reading Semakan keputusan ePlacement pegawai perubatan bermula hari ini
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Malaysia and Philippines strengthen ties at 58th AMM in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan met with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro during the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) to discuss ongoing bilateral cooperation. The meeting reviewed progress since the eighth Malaysia-Philippines Joint Commission Meeting held in October last year. Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to expanding… Continue reading Malaysia and Philippines strengthen ties at 58th AMM in Kuala Lumpur

Pulau Pinang gesa rundingan tarif AS demi elak impak ekonomi

GEORGE TOWN: Kerajaan perlu mempergiatkan rundingan dengan Amerika Syarikat (AS) bagi mengurangkan kadar tarif eksport susulan keputusan Washington mengenakan cukai 25 peratus ke atas barangan Malaysia. Ketua Menteri Pulau Pinang Chow Kon Yeow berkata langkah itu boleh menjejaskan ekonomi negeri yang bergantung pada eksport dan rantaian nilai global. “Perbezaan kadar tarif antara negara ASEAN boleh… Continue reading Pulau Pinang gesa rundingan tarif AS demi elak impak ekonomi
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Malaysia and Indonesia to open over 10 new border entry points in Kalimantan

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to establish more than 10 new border entry points along the Kalimantan–Sabah–Sarawak border. This move follows Indonesia’s plan to relocate its capital to East Kalimantan, as announced by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has allocated RM1 billion to support the… Continue reading Malaysia and Indonesia to open over 10 new border entry points in Kalimantan

Sabah catat pelaburan RM10.9 bilion suku pertama 2024

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah mencatatkan jumlah pelaburan diluluskan sebanyak RM10.9 bilion pada suku pertama tahun ini, menempatkannya sebagai negeri ketiga tertinggi di Malaysia selepas Selangor dan Kuala Lumpur. Menteri Pembangunan Perindustrian dan Keusahawanan Sabah Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe berkata sektor pembuatan menyumbang RM7.3 bilion, menjadikannya pelaburan tertinggi dalam kategori tersebut di seluruh negara. Phoong menjelaskan pencapaian… Continue reading Sabah catat pelaburan RM10.9 bilion suku pertama 2024
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Malaysians shocked by TNB bills after new tariff rollout

MALAYSIANS are sounding the alarm over unusually high electricity bills this month — with many fingers pointing towards Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s (TNB) latest tariff charges. According to a viral post on Reddit by user Itstartswith_m, who shared a screenshot of her July bill calculation, exclaiming: “RIP July budget. I barely use AC, not even at… Continue reading Malaysians shocked by TNB bills after new tariff rollout

Malaysians shocked by TNB bills after new tariff rollout

MALAYSIANS are sounding the alarm over unusually high electricity bills this month — with many fingers pointing towards Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s (TNB) latest tariff charges. According to a viral post on Reddit by user Itstartswith_m, who shared a screenshot of her July bill calculation, exclaiming: “RIP July budget. I barely use AC, not even at… Continue reading Malaysians shocked by TNB bills after new tariff rollout
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Sungai Korok tragedy revives painful memories for Alor Setar family

ALOR SETAR: For Ramsuriani Ramli, the recent Sungai Korok tragedy that took six lives has reopened old wounds. The 43-year-old recalls the pain of losing her brother, Ramsunardi Ramli, in a similar accident at the same location nine years ago. “For me, it’s not just the driver’s fault; the dark road is also in poor… Continue reading Sungai Korok tragedy revives painful memories for Alor Setar family

Sabah degazettes 16,000 ha forest reserve for development

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah state assembly has passed the Forest Enactment (Amendment) Bill 2025, degazetting 16,728.9 hectares of forest reserves to facilitate socioeconomic development. The bill, tabled by Assistant Minister to the Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan, was approved by a majority voice vote after deliberation by seven assemblymen. The affected reserves… Continue reading Sabah degazettes 16,000 ha forest reserve for development

KL to become regional hub for urban innovation, says Nga

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is set to lead the region’s urban development agenda as it prepares to host three landmark events under its 2025 Asean Chairmanship, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. He said the events would serve as strategic platforms to strengthen city-level diplomacy, promote policy innovation, and position Malaysia as a… Continue reading KL to become regional hub for urban innovation, says Nga