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USM-Bernas unleash barn owls to help Penang farmers cut costs, boost yields in pilot project
SEBERANG PERAI, May 13 — Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) today launched a pilot project together with Padi Beras Nasional Berhad (Bernas) to introduce barn owls as natural pest control for paddy farms in Kepala Batas, Penang. Banking on the fact
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UN aviation body rules Russia responsible for downing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 as Moscow denounces ruling as ‘scandalous’
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — The United Nation (UN) aviation council on Monday (May 12) ruled that Russia was responsible for the downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine that killed all 298 passengers and crew, including 196 Dutch citizens
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Driver killed as lorry carrying tar skids and overturns on steep bend in Balik Pulau
BALIK PULAU, May 13 — A lorry carrying a load of tar skidded before overturning at a bend in Jalan Tun Sardon, Kampung Pondok Upih near JTS Viewing Point here, last night. In the incident, the lorry driver, a 44-year-old
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Drug use down more than 10pc nationwide, Kelantan sees biggest drop after ‘jalan tikus’ crackdown
PUTRAJAYA, May 13 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today said that the number of drug users nationwide has dropped by approximately 10.5 per cent in the first quarter of this year compared to the previous period. Speaking
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Malaysia’s first Italian-built maritime patrol aircraft set for 2026 delivery, says defence minister
TURIN (Italy), May 13 — Malaysia is expected to receive its first Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) from Italian aerospace, defence and security company Leonardo by the end of 2026, with the second aircraft scheduled for delivery three months later, said
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Police to launch thorough probe into fatal FRU truck crash, says deputy home minister
LENGGONG, May 13 — The Home Ministry, through the police, will carry out a detailed investigation into the fatal crash involving a Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) truck and a lorry carrying stones along Jalan Chikus–Sungai Lampam in Teluk Intan today.
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Death toll rises to nine, all victims are police personnel
TELUK INTAN, May 13 — The death toll in the crash involving a Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) truck and a lorry carrying stones along Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam near here today has risen to nine. Hilir Perak police chief ACP Dr
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MCMC removes over 40,000 fake and scam content items as deputy minister warns public on online misinformation
PUTRAJAYA, May 13 — The Ministry of Communications, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), removed 10,493 pieces of fake content and 30,427 scam-related items circulating on online platforms between January and April 15 this year. Deputy Communications Minister
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Urimai’s Ramasamy faces MACC charge tied to Penang temple chariot, welfare aid via Hindu board
PENANG, May 13 – Former Penang deputy chief minister II P. Ramasamy is expected to be charged at the Butterworth Sessions Court tomorrow under Section 23(1) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009. According to a statement from his
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MCMC pilot project in remote Sabah areas to begin year-end
TAWAU, May 12 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has unveiled a pilot project to deliver medicines using drones at the Sabah Madani Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025, held at the Tawau Municipal Council Square. The drone was one
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