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Anwar: Malaysia’s ‘active non-alignment’ helps cut red tape in global defence supply chains amid Middle East conflict
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — Malaysia’s pursuit of active non-alignment enables it to maintain working relationships with major powers even during global uncertainties, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. Speaking at this year’s Defence Services Asia and National
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Sarawak eyes hydrogen as diesel prices remain volatile
KUCHING, April 20 — Sarawak is strengthening its push towards alternative energy sources, particularly hydrogen, in response to ongoing volatility in global diesel prices linked to geopolitical tensions and market dynamics. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari
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No authority, no validity: Negeri Sembilan MB rejects bid to unseat state Ruler
SEREMBAN, April 20 — The action of Datuk Mubarak Dohak in signing and reading a declaration to depose His Royal Highness Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, at the Balai Undang Luak Sungai Ujong on Sunday
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Economists back govt’s call for prudent spending as Malaysia faces supply‑driven inflation
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — The government’s call for Malaysians to be more mindful in their spending reflects the realities of a supply shock, economists say, as global disruptions begin to put pressure on prices. Lee Heng Guie, executive director
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Zambry: Govt assures open access to higher education for SPM, STPM leavers
KOTA KINABALU, April 19 — There is no fixed limit on the number of students admitted into higher education institutions for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) holders; instead, they are given every possible opportunity to
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Malaysian delegation to carry protest voice on Palestine issue in Brussels
KUALA LUMPUR April 19 — Malaysia will send a cross-party delegation of Members of Parliament to an international conference in Brussels to lodge a formal protest against the Israeli Parliament’s move to impose the death penalty by hanging on Palestinian
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Bad WiFi on trains? Govt tells telcos to fix internet on KL-Segamat route within one month
SEGAMAT, April 19 — The Ministry of Communications will adopt the principle of ‘di mana ada tren, di situ ada internet’ (where there is a train, there is internet) in efforts to improve internet coverage along the KL Sentral-Segamat Electric
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Three killed in broad daylight shooting in Kota Tinggi, suspect caught trying to flee
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — Three people were killed in a shooting outside a food outlet in Kota Jaya, Kota Tinggi in Johor Bahru, this afternoon. According to Kosmo! Online, the incident, which occurred at about 1.40pm, left two men and a
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Zambry: UM report admits ‘sensitive’ elements in theatre row, corrective steps underway
KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — Universiti Malaya (UM) has acknowledged “sensitive” elements in a recent theatre performance that drew online backlash, submitting a report to the Higher Education Ministry. According to The Star, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir
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MACC urges tighter safeguards to curb smuggling and corruption in high-risk regions
ALOR SETAR, April 19 — Prevention and public awareness must be strengthened alongside enforcement in high-risk areas vulnerable to smuggling, cross-border crime, duty-free abuse, and customs issues, said the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Management and Professional)
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