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As costs bite, DBKL halves rent for 10,000 traders till Dec 31, 2027
PUTRAJAYA, April 12 — Some 10,000 traders under the supervision of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will receive a 50 per cent rental reduction for two years, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh. She said
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Home minister: Border petrol station police deployment only temporary, to curb fuel smuggling
PADANG BESAR, April 12 — Police will be deployed immediately to over 80 petrol stations near the country’s borders as part of heightened enforcement measures to curb fuel smuggling amid the global energy crisis. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution
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Damaged passports, missing documents: Malaysia’s border control turns away Thai, Bangladeshi travellers at Bukit Kayu Hitam
ALOR SETAR, April 12 — The Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) denied entry to 28 foreign nationals at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex between April 1 and yesterday (April 11). Bukit Kayu Hitam
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No deal with Manila: Petronas refutes foreign report on diesel supply
KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 — Petronas has denied any involvement in the reported shipment of about 329,000 barrels, or 52.311 million litres, of diesel from Malaysia to the Philippines, as cited in recent foreign media reports. Petronas clarified that it
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Nok Air’s Bangkok–KL direct route to boost Malaysia–Thailand connectivity from July, says tourism minister
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Thailand-based carrier Nok Air is set to launch a direct flight service between Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur in July, marking a strategic move to strengthen regional aviation connectivity. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Tiong King
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Women’s Ministry to review Batu Caves child sexual assault ruling before referring matter to AGC, says Nancy Shukri
KUCHING, April 11 — The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) will study the judgment in the child sexual assault case at a Batu Caves welfare home before raising the matter with the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC). Minister
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MOHE: UPUOnline application deadline extended to April 13
SINTOK, April 11 — The closing date for UPUOnline applications for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) holders has been extended to April 13, at noon. Higher Education director-general Datuk Prof Azlinda Azman said candidates who have yet to apply can do
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Teachers’ Day theme ‘Guru Bitara, Nadi Negara’ highlights role of educators in shaping future generation, says deputy minister
SEREMBAN, April 11 — This year’s Teachers’ Day theme, Guru Bitara, Nadi Negara (Teacher Champions, the Nation’s Pulse), reflects the government’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the profession as a cornerstone of national development while nurturing a competitive and competent future generation. Deputy
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UPNM rolls out RM1m upgrade, outreach projects in Melaka’s Kampung Alai under Madani village programme
MELAKA, April 11 — Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) has spent RM1 million to implement a total of eight projects and social activities in Kampung Alai here under the Madani Adopted Village Programme. Its vice-chancellor, Lt Gen Datuk Arman Rumaizi
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Weather alert: Heavy rain, strong winds expected across Kedah, Perak, Pahang, Sabah and Sarawak until 6pm
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in five states until 6pm today. In a statement, MetMalaysia said the adverse weather is expected to affect Kedah
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