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PLUS expects over two million vehicles daily on highways for three days as post-Raya travel peaks
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) anticipates more than two million vehicles per day on its highways for three days starting tomorrow, as travellers make their way back to the Klang Valley after the Aidilfitri holidays. In
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Putra Heights fire victims prioritise welfare, residents association says legal action ‘premature’
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The safety of a liveable home is a higher priority than legal action for residents in the aftermath of the gas pipeline fire on April 1, said deputy chairman of the Putra Harmoni Residents Association,
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Putra Heights gas pipeline fire victims reluctant to move back despite approval
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The condition of homes left in disrepair following last Tuesday’s gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, has left some affected residents hesitant to return, despite being granted permission today. One of the victims,
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Putra Heights gas pipeline fire: One victim still in ICU, says Selangor health director
PUTRAJAYA, April 3 — As of this morning, only one victim from the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire remains in intensive care at a hospital in Selangor. Selangor Health director Dr Ummi Kalthom Shamsudin confirmed that the patient is receiving
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Kedah mulls ban on aggressive dog breeds in residential areas after five mauled by Rottweilers
ALOR SETAR, April 3 — The Kedah government is set to draft new guidelines that may prohibit the ownership of aggressive dog breeds as pets in residential areas across the state. State Housing, Local Government and Health Committee chairman Mansor
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Putra Heights fire victims can get vehicle documents reprinted at relief centres via JPJ counters, says Loke
PETALING JAYA, April 3 — Putra Heights residents affected by the recent gas pipeline fire can have their vehicle documents reprinted at mobile Road Transport Department (JPJ) counters set up at relief centres. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said essential documents,
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Duo plead not guilty to trafficking Malaysians for forced labour in Myanmar
BATU PAHAT, April 3 — A cook and an unemployed man pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of trafficking a man and a woman for labour exploitation in Myanmar. Wong Jun Wei, 26, and
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Lodge police report on losses and damages, Mohamad Sabu urges Putra Heights fire victims
SUBANG JAYA, April 3 — Kota Raja MP Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has advised all residents affected by the recent gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights to lodge police reports detailing their property losses and damages. He said that police
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Miti engaging with US over tariff hikes on Malaysian exports, PM-led team to assess response
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) views the 10 per cent tariffs hikes and reciprocal tariffs announced by the United States of America (US) on Malaysian exports to the US seriously and is
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Apple under pressure as US tariffs hike Malaysia costs, squeeze margins across Asia
KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 — The latest US tariff move is set to test Apple Inc’s supply chain strategy, with Malaysia — a growing base for its Mac computer assembly — among several key countries targeted. Malaysian exports to the
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