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Cabinet approves police presence at petrol stations to curb fuel leakage, says Armizan
KOTA KINABALU, April 11 — The Cabinet has agreed to deploy police personnel at petrol stations to strengthen monitoring and enforcement amid rising risks of fuel supply leakage following the global energy crisis triggered by the conflicts in West Asia.
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Latest house officer intake fills only 10pc of vacancies, prompting retention push, says Public Service chief
KAMPAR, April 11 — The government is stepping up various strategic measures to ensure that house officers trained in the country continue to serve in the public healthcare system, following the latest intake which filled only about 10 per cent
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One of 17 megadiverse nations, Malaysia ramps up efforts to safeguard wildlife, says minister
KUCHING, April 11 — Malaysia is one of just 17 of the world’s most biodiverse nations, classed as megadiverse, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said. He said it’s no small feat, given that the
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No Gaza or Israel displays allowed at Speakers’ Corner event today, Singapore authorities remind organisers
SINGAPORE, April 11 — Organisers of a public event at Hong Lim Park’s Speakers’ Corner today have been reminded by authorities not to include any coordinated displays linked to the Israel-Palestine conflict, including flags or related symbols. The reminder was
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Russia and Ukraine begin temporary Orthodox Easter ceasefire as US-led talks falter
KYIV, April 11 — A temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for Orthodox Easter is set to begin on this afternoon, as US-led diplomatic efforts to end the war falter. The Kremlin said it had ordered a temporary truce from Saturday
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Pakistan urges US and Iran to engage constructively in Islamabad talks to end Middle East war
ISLAMABAD, April 11 — Pakistan’s foreign minister today called for the United States and Iran to “engage constructively” at talks in Islamabad aimed at ending the Middle East war, after both delegations arrived in the Pakistani capital. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
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South Korea’s Lee accuses Israel of failing to reflect on rights abuse allegations after disinformation row
SEOUL, April 11 — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung today accused Israel of failing to “reflect” on allegations of rights abuses by its forces, after Israel decried him for amplifying social media “disinformation”. The Seoul leader irked Israel’s foreign
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Malaysia’s ancient past in focus as ‘Perak Man’ returns home to Lenggong and ‘Perak Woman’ eyed next
LENGGONG, April 11 — The Perak Man skeleton, which was previously kept by the National Heritage Department in Kuala Lumpur, has been re-exhibited to the public at the Lenggong Valley Archaeological Gallery here since July. Deputy Home Affairs Minister Datuk
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Johor food outlet probed over alleged repackaging of subsidised cooking oil, two detained
JOHOR BAHRU, April 11 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) exposed alleged misappropriation of subsidised packet cooking oil at a food premises in Taman Megah Ria, Masai, here during a 3pm operation on Thursday. Johor KPDN
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Malaysia-Turkiye defence ties should shift from deals to strategy, says academic
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — An academic has urged Malaysia and Turkiye to strengthen defence cooperation by moving beyond procurement and establishing a strategic partnership to jointly develop the local defence and aerospace industry. Malaysia should elevate ties with Turkiye
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