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Back to homepageArmy steps up drone surveillance on border routes amid unrest in southern Thailand
MELAKA, Sept 17 — The Malaysian Army (TDM) is using advanced drone technology to strengthen security monitoring in hard-to-reach areas along the Malaysia-Thailand border, particularly in response to the unrest in southern Thailand. Chief of Army Gen Tan Sri Azhan
Read MoreVodus study puts Anwar ahead of PM hopefuls with highest acceptance and first-choice support
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emerged as the strongest overall candidate for the prime ministership in a new national study by Vodus Research, recording the highest public acceptance, first-choice support and net acceptance among
Read MoreBPHB unit appointed Bintulu Port operator for 30 years
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — Bintulu Port Authority (Sarawak) has appointed Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd’s (BPHB) wholly-owned subsidiary Bintulu Port Sdn Bhd (BPSB) as an approved port operator for Bintulu Port for 30 years, from September 1, 2026 to August
Read MoreNegeri Sembilan MB instructs state secretary to gazette Tuanku Muhriz’s removal despite DKU objection
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has instructed the state secretary to proceed with gazetting the removal of Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as Yang di-Pertuan Besar, despite the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) saying
Read MoreQuit if you no longer recognise Tuanku Muhriz as ruler, Loke tells Negeri Sembilan exco members
SEREMBAN, Sept 17 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook today called on Negeri Sembilan executive council members to resign if they no longer recognise Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the state’s Yang di-Pertuan Besar. The Seremban MP questioned whether
Read MoreMCA ready for GE16, focus not on number of seats, says Wee
YONG PENG, Sept 17 — MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong yesterday declared that the party is at a high level of readiness to face the 16th general election (GE16). The Ayer Hitam MP said MCA has been preparing
Read MoreAbang Johari: Sarawak’s progress should benefit all of Malaysia
KUCHING, Sept 17 — The Sarawak state government has clear plans to ensure that the state continues to advance and prosper within a progressive and stable Malaysia, with the state’s economic development also serving as a catalyst for the country’s
Read MoreMalaysians in Saudi Arabia told to remain calm, follow instructions amid emergency alerts
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — Malaysians who receive alerts through Saudi Arabia’s National Early Warning Platform are advised to remain calm, stay vigilant and strictly follow instructions issued by Saudi authorities. The Consulate General of Malaysia in Jeddah also advised
Read MoreSarawak gets RM1.5b interim special grant as talks continue on annual formula, says Anwar
KUCHING, Sept 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday announced an increase in Sarawak’s interim special grant to RM1.5 billion, up from RM600 million previously, effective this year. He said the Federal Government will continue negotiations with the
Read MoreRembau Undang says exco cannot override state constitution, DKU ruling on Tuanku Muhriz
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — Undang of Rembau Hassan Ab Hamid has rejected the Negeri Sembilan executive council’s position on the removal of Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, saying an administrative decision cannot override the state constitution or
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