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RM250,000 sandbag project to begin at Batu Ferringhi as short-term response to ongoing erosion
GEORGE TOWN, April 5 — New sandbags will be placed along the Batu Ferringhi coastline as a short-term solution to address the erosion problem at the tourist hotspot. Penang Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said an
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Johor MB pledges ongoing checks to protect fuel subsidies, urges public to report violations
JOHOR BARU, April 5 — The Johor government, together with the federal government, is committed to ensuring that the RON 95 fuel subsidy will only be enjoyed by citizens in the country. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi yesterday
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Govt cancels Selangor Hari Raya open house to honour Putra Heights gas fire victims
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — The government has cancelled its Selangor state-level Madani Aidilfitri Open House that was scheduled to take place tomorrow in a show of respect to the victims of the recent Putra Heights gas fire. Making the
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Selangor MB says critics twisted remarks about buried excavator at Putra Heights blast site
SHAH ALAM, April 5 — Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari today said his remarks about an excavator being buried at the site of the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights were twisted by critics of the state government.
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Vincent Tan, Carsome step up with cash, free cars as aid for Putra Heights fire victims grows
SUBANG JAYA, April 5 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today announced that 400 families affected by the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire have each received RM3,000 — 300 from Berjaya Group founder Tan Sri Vincent Tan and 100 from real
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Loke defends DAP’s donation drive for Putra Heights victims, tells critics to focus on helping instead
SUBANG JAYA, April 5 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today defended DAP’s decision to launch a donation fund for victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion, saying it was created in response to public requests. He said many Malaysians
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Melaka chosen for Visit Malaysia 2026 launch due to cultural popularity, infrastructure
MELAKA, April 5 — The government has agreed to hold the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM 2026) Launching Ceremony in Melaka, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today. Anwar said Melaka was chosen because the state not only has complete
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Anwar confirms high-level talks with US over new tariffs on Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he has initiated high-level discussions with the United States following its decision to impose sweeping tariffs on Malaysia and over 180 other countries. According to a report by
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Putra Heights fire victims call for student transport as schools reopen
KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — As the school session is set to resume next week, victims of the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, are appealing to the authorities for assistance in providing transportation for their children to
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Malaysia’s economic growth may face setback due to US tariff hike, says PM Anwar
MELAKA, April 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the country’s planned economic growth may be slightly affected by the tariff rates recently announced by United States President Donald Trump. He said the announcement also impacted other countries,
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