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Six Penang-Jakarta flights cancelled after airport shutdown triggered by Anak Krakatau eruption, affecting 1,000 passengers
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 6 — Six flights from Penang International Airport to Jakarta, Indonesia were cancelled today following the temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport due to volcanic dust from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. Penang Tourism and Creative
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Anwar and old friend Al Gore reunite (virtually) to talk climate challenges, decades after ‘reformasi’
SERDANG, Sept 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said he spoke with former US vice-president Al Gore about the global climate crisis, haze affecting Malaysia and the country’s transition towards cleaner energy. Anwar said Gore, who was
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Fadhlina praises Taanusiya’s Miss World showing and her commitment to education advocacy
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek has praised Taanusiya Chetty, who finished third in the Miss World 2026 pageant, for championing education and advocacy as part of her cause. “I am impressed not only by
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Budget 2027 to emphasise support for M40 and lower‑income groups, says Finance Minister’s aide
LUMUT, Sept 6 — Budget 2027 is expected to place particular emphasis on efforts to address socioeconomic issues, including the welfare of the middle-income (M40) and lower-income groups, according to an aide of the Finance Minister. Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim,
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Anwar: MACC to investigate fertiliser‑supply delay to paddy farmers in Kedah; errant contractors may face termination
SERDANG, Sept 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate the issue of delays in the supply of Fertiliser 3 to paddy farmers in the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) area
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Anthony Loke says govt has 15 months to finish reforms, no need to rush GE16
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 6 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke today said there is no need to rush into the 16th general election, with the unity government still having 15 months to complete its reform agenda. His remarks came amid calls from
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Construction worker dies in Penang after seven-metre fall at Bayan Lepas site
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 6 — A worker was killed after falling about seven metres while dismantling scaffolding at a construction site in Bayan Lepas here last Friday. The Penang Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), in a statement today,
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Breathing isn’t easy in Kuching, Malaysia’s haziest spot at 10am as API hits 223
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — Two areas in Sarawak recorded very unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as at 10am today, with Kuching recording the highest reading nationwide at 223, followed by Sri Aman at 215. The Air Pollutant Index
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Fake cop, real loss: Ipoh man conned of RM1.9m in phone scam
IPOH, Sept 6 — An elderly man lost RM1.9 million to a phone scam after he was contacted by a suspect impersonating a police officer. Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the victim, 78, lodged a police
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US envoy rejects Hadi’s claim it offered to help shape Malaysian govt leadership
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 — The United States today rejected PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang’s claim that Washington had offered to help topple Malaysia’s government, saying it has never sought to decide the country’s political leadership. The US
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