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Director‑general and deputy of Environment Department expected in court over corruption case tied to e‑waste
PUTRAJAYA, April 2 — The director-general of the Department of Environment (DOE) and its deputy director-general are expected to be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow in connection with an investigation into electronic waste management. Confirming the matter,
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Zafrul: Govt needs standby stimulus ready to tackle sustained Middle East crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — The government must have a structured stimulus plan on standby, ready to be activated if the global energy crisis continues to exert pressure on Malaysia’s economy and the people’s cost of living, said former minister
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Middle East conflict drives up costs, force route changes for Malaysian Aviation Group despite strong demand
KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 2 — Tensions in the Middle East have driven up fuel costs, extended flight times and disrupted routes for Malaysian Aviation Group (MAG), underscoring the challenges facing airlines despite strong demand growth across the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region.
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Johor police bust drug syndicate, seize narcotics worth RM1.2m
JOHOR BAHRU, April 2 — Police have crippled a drug trafficking syndicate following two raids here on Monday and Tuesday, arresting six individuals and seizing various narcotics worth RM1.24 million. Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the suspects
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MACC chief urges public to see beyond ‘bad apples’ in law enforcement agencies
PUTRAJAYA, April 2 — Public perception towards enforcement officers must change, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said today, noting that the actions of a few “bad apples” often overshadow the majority who serve with integrity.
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Ahmad Zahid: Stop blaming government for fuel prices, Malaysia in ‘crisis preparation mode’
PUTRAJAYA, April 2 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the country is currently in crisis preparedness mode following global uncertainties which affect fuel prices. Therefore, Ahmad Zahid who is also the minister of rural and
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Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war as markets roil after Trump speech, oil spikes
WASHINGTON, April 2 — Hopes for a swift end to the Middle East war faded today after US President Donald Trump vowed more aggressive strikes on Iran, in an eagerly anticipated address that disappointed investors hoping for clearer signals of
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Iran fires missiles at Israel after Trump vows ‘Stone Ages’ strikes
JERUSALEM, April 2 — Israel said it came under Iranian missile fire today after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the Islamic republic into the “Stone Ages” with heavy strikes in the next two to three weeks. In a
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First South Korean in Malaysia to ace SPM: Kim Na Eun scores 10 A+ including BM
MIRI, April 2 — Kim Na Eun, 17, has become the first South Korean student in Malaysia to score A+ in all 10 subjects she sat for in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2025, including Bahasa Malaysia. Her father, Kim
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Police tracking down suspect after anti‑drugs officer injured in knife attack during Bangsar operation
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Police are tracking down a local man who acted aggressively and injured an officer of the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) with a knife during an operation at Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar here yesterday. Brickfields district police
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