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DBKL announces 13-day, 24-hour closure of Lorong Jalan TAR for sewerage repairs
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — Motorists and commuters in the capital are advised to plan their journeys ahead as Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has temporarily closed Lorong Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman (TAR) starting yesterday. The closure, which is scheduled
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Fake energy crisis claims: One to be charged, five compounded, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 — One individual will be charged in the Sepang Sessions Court over the dissemination of fake news related to fuel price increases following the crisis in West Asia, while five others will be compounded, said Communications Minister
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FT minister Hannah Yeoh says 45 more green spaces now off-limits to development
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh today announced that 45 additional green and open spaces in Kuala Lumpur have been gazetted, bringing the total number of protected areas in the federal capital to 539. The newly
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Fahmi: Finance ministry to review diesel subsidy mechanism, raise biodiesel blend to B15
PUTRAJAYA, April 15 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government has instructed the Ministry of Finance to review the targeted diesel subsidy mechanism. He said the directive was issued by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during
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Sabah, Sarawak diesel stays at RM2.15, as MoF calls it ‘lifeline’
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — The price of diesel in Sabah, Sarawak, and the Federal Territory of Labuan is maintained at RM2.15 per litre because diesel is not just fuel, but a lifeline for daily activities. The Ministry of Finance
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Meta urges ‘nuanced’ approach as Malaysia eyes social media restrictions for youths
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — Meta Platforms has cautioned the Malaysian government that a blanket social media ban for users under the age of 16 risks backfiring, warning that such a move could inadvertently drive young people toward unregulated and
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Sarawak cuts timber royalties, statutory charges by 50pc to ease industry pressure
KUCHING, April 15 — The Sarawak government has approved a 50 per cent reduction in royalty rates and selected statutory charges for natural forest timber under all Forest Timber Licences (FTL) and Forest Plantation Licences (LPF), as part of a
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Immigration Dept smashes forgery syndicate in Ops Serkap, nine arrested
PUTRAJAYA, April 15 — The Immigration Department busted a document forgery syndicate involving foreign workers with the arrest of nine people during a special operation known as “Ops Serkap” on April 13 and 14. Its director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said
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Haj goes on as planned, Tabung Haji assures pilgrims amid West Asia conflict fears
SEPANG, April 15 — Tabung Haji (TH) has made thorough preparations for any eventuality arising from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, assuring Malaysian Haj pilgrims of their safety, insurance coverage and smooth operations for the 1447H/2026M season. Deputy director
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Nearly 3,000 littering notices issued nationwide since Jan 1, SWCorp says
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — A total of 2,974 Notice of Offence (NPK) have been issued for minor littering offences since enforcement began on January 1. Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) Chief Executive Officer Khalid Mohamed said
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