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Malaysia to join Macron, Starmer meeting on Hormuz Strait energy crisis today, says Anwar
CYBERJAYA, April 17 — Malaysia will be attending a high-level meeting organised by France and the UK to discuss the energy crisis stemming from a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed today. Anwar
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Anwar: One tanker in Malaysian waters while Hormuz tension delays five others, Putrajaya monitoring
CYBERJAYA, April 17 — Five Malaysia-bound oil tankers remain in the Strait of Hormuz amid a new US-imposed blockade that is disrupting global oil flows, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. He said only two vessels have managed
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Economy minister: Govt to raise biodiesel blend gradually from B10 to B15 to avoid industry disruption
PUTRAJAYA, April 17 — The implementation of the B15 biodiesel blend rate will be carried out in stages to avoid disruption to the existing operations of the industry, said Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. He said the progressive
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Perak faces school capacity pressure with nearly 30,000 Year One applications for 2027
IPOH, April 17 — Perak is bracing for rising pressure on primary school capacity, with nearly 30,000 applications already submitted for Year One intake in 2027, the State Legislative Assembly was told today. State Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports
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Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states until 1pm, says MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states until 1pm today. MetMalaysia, in a statement, said the states expected to be affected include Perak
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Selangor Immigration busts Bukit Rimau massage centres using WhatsApp for sex‑service bookings
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Selangor Immigration officers raided several massage centres in Bukit Rimau that allegedly offered illicit services through WhatsApp bookings supported by photo catalogues of women. The operation, conducted under Op Gegar at 8pm yesterday, involved 37
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Malaysia rolls out RM80m classroom push to ease overcrowding in schools nationwide
JOHOR BAHRU, April 16 — The Works Ministry, in collaboration with the Education Ministry, will undertake the construction of classrooms in schools nationwide in an effort to address the issue of overcrowding in schools nationwide. Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri
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Gobind: Malaysia stays on course for AI Nation goal by 2030 despite global headwinds
ISKANDAR PUTERI, April 16 — Malaysia remains on track to achieve its target of becoming an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Nation by 2030, despite global uncertainties arising from the West Asia conflict, says Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. He said the
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Armed robbers hit Brickfields gold shop, flee with RM9.7m jewellery
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Four armed men reportedly robbed a gold shop on Jalan Tun Sambanthan here this morning, with losses estimated at up to RM9.7 million. Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the suspects entered the
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DBKL steps up enforcement every two days to tackle street photo touts in KLCC tourist hotspot
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) conducts joint enforcement operations with the police every two days to curb the activities of street photographers, or photo touts, in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) area. Mayor Datuk
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