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Perlis MB says state assembly will be dissolved if PAS reps table no-confidence motion in June
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah said he would dissolve the state assembly if six PAS assemblymen table a vote of no confidence against him during the sitting scheduled from June 3 to 5, raising
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Hotel tissue raid in Kota Kinabalu lands 56‑year‑old with RM50 fine
KOTA KINABALU, May 23 — A 56-year-old man was fined RM50 or one day’s jail by the Magistrate’s Court for having nine rolls of tissue paper believed to be stolen. Yesterday, Patrick Chau pleaded guilty before Magistrate Dzul Elmy Yunus
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Jakim to harness AI in MyeHALAL 2.0, promises faster halal certification approvals
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) is targeting a shorter processing period for halal certification applications through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Its director-general, Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee, said the move would
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Strict quarantine clears 27,000 cattle from Thailand for Aidiladha, says quarantine department
PADANG BESAR, May 23 — More than 27,000 cattle have been imported to meet the supply for the upcoming Aidiladha celebration. These livestock have undergone strict screening and quarantine procedures by the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis). Maqis
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Social media users in Malaysia must verify age with using IC or passport from June 1, says deputy minister
KUCHING, May 22 — Users of social media platforms will need to upload official government-issued documents for age verification following the implementation of two new codes under the Online Safety Act (ONSA) introduced by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission
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TikTok works with MCMC to tighten platform safety and protect young users in Malaysia
KUCHING, May 22 — Global short-video platform TikTok is strengthening its commitment to enhancing platform safety features through the TikTok Community Guidelines. TikTok Malaysia public policy manager Aliff Zakaria said TikTok is also collaborating with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia
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Johor police bust drug lab, seize RM16.4m worth of narcotic‑laced vape cartridges
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 22 — Police busted an illegal drug processing lab that specialised in producing narcotic‑laced vape cartridges worth RM16.4 million were seized in three raids around Skudai and northern Johor Bahru recently. The raids carried out by the
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Haj pilgrimage begins in Mecca as Middle East tensions and extreme heat loom
MECCA, May 22 — More than a million Muslims are gathering in Mecca for the haj pilgrimage overshadowed by the Middle East war, as animosity smoulders across the region despite a fragile ceasefire. This year’s rites, drawing worshippers from across the Islamic
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Bursa Malaysia ends higher as bargain hunting lifts FBM KLCI, sentiment steadies on easing West Asia tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Friday as bargain hunting resurfaced following several weak trading sessions. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 4.31 points, or 0.25 per cent, to 1,712.67, from yesterday’s
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Farm Fresh net profit climbs to RM129.6m as revenue tops RM1b milestone
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Farm Fresh Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM129.61 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY2026), compared with RM106.40 million in the previous financial year. Revenue also increased to RM1.12 billion
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