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Perhilitan seizes RM36.8m Johor haul: Compressed tiger parts, primate parts and suspected python genitalia among contraband
JOHOR BAHRU, April 7 — The Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) seized a large haul of various exotic wildlife parts worth RM36.8 million at a house in Taman Johor Jaya here last Saturday. The raid netted thousands of exotic
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Madani Mart vs KR1M: Same same but different?
KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 — The first Madani Mart was launched in Pahang this month as part of wider efforts to keep the cost of living affordable amid a worsening war in the Middle East that is disrupting global energy
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Malaysian palm oil producers want Putrajaya to match Asean peers with stronger biodiesel use
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — The Malaysian Biodiesel Association (MBA) has called on the government to follow the proactive measures announced by other Asean counterparts and expedite the nationwide implementation of higher blends under the national biodiesel programme for both
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‘Not guilty’ plea from ‘boss.s_k’ Instagramer charged with posting offensive content online
SEPANG, April 7 — A trader pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to charges of creating and posting offensive content via social media two years ago. Sanuzi Kernain, 42, the accused, entered the plea after the charge
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Malaysia looks to Singapore, Australia, Zimbabwe for new harmony and reconciliation Bill, eyes mediation over punishment
PUTRAJAYA, April 7 — The drafting of the National Harmony and Reconciliation Commission (SKRN) bill, led by the Department of National Unity and Integration (JPNIN), will focus on preventive and conciliatory measures. The Ministry of National Unity (KPN) said the
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Anwar: Malaysia’s fuel supply secure until June, thanks Iranian president for safe transit of ships via Hormuz
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Malaysia has sufficient fuel supply to meet local consumption needs until June, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reiterated today. Speaking at the Kuala Lumpur-Ankara Dialogue 2026, Anwar credited national oil giant Petronas for building
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Penang quit rent for 12ha plot slashed from RM334,544 to RM180, owners urged to appeal by April 30
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Penang quit rent for a 12-hectare plot has been slashed from RM334,544 to RM180 following a state-wide review, with landowners urged to file appeals by April 30 to benefit from reductions of up to 82
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Anwar to urge Asean, China to fast-track South China Sea Code of Conduct at May summit
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said he will urge his regional counterparts and China to expedite the conclusion of Code of Conduct (COC) on the South China Sea at the Asean Leaders’ Summit
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Penang plans new state administrative centre, legislative assembly on Silicon Island
GEORGE TOWN, April 7 — The Penang government is planning the construction of a new state administrative centre including a new state legislative assembly on Silicon Island. Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) was
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Police refer Balik Pulau assault case to DPP after outcry over no charges
GEORGE TOWN, April 7 — Police have referred an assault case involving a woman in Balik Pulau to the Deputy Public Prosecutor’s Office for further instructions, following criticism over the lack of charges in the incident. Penang police chief Datuk
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