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KL must stay open and modern, not be held back by ‘reckless narratives’, says Kepong MP on Rain Rave festival
KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — The Rain Rave Water Music Festival 2026 is a lawful and well-organised event that has generated real economic activity for local traders, workers and businesses, said Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng. In a statement today,
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Songkran is cultural heritage, not water festival entertainment, says Malaysian Siam Association amid growing confusion
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Persatuan Siam Malaysia (PSM) president Sam Maark Suvanphet yesterday said that there is confusion between the Songkran celebration and water-based entertainment events such as water festivals or water music festivals. He said Songkran is the Siamese New
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Police investigate KLIA2 fall death involving 27-year-old woman scheduled to fly home to China
PUTRAJAYA, May 2 — Police have confirmed that a Chinese national died after falling from Level 3 of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA Terminal 2) in an incident that went viral on social media yesterday. KLIA Police
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Ketereh murder probe: Two held after college student found slain with 61 stab wounds, Kelantan police chief says they are the ‘main suspects’
KOTA BHARU, May 2 — Two suspects have been arrested to assist in investigations into the discovery of the body of a 19-year-old woman with 61 stab wounds near a paddy field in Kampung Simah, Ketereh, here, yesterday. Kelantan police
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Two men from Tajikistan and Palestine held after begging claims at KLIA go viral
PUTRAJAYA, May 2 — Police arrested two foreign men early yesterday morning, suspected of being involved in begging activities at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal. KLIA Police Chief ACP M. Ravi said the suspects, aged 28 and 45, are
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King praises workers’ role in nation’s growth, urges continued focus on welfare
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The role of workers is crucial in driving economic growth and in ensuring the stability and prosperity of the country are maintained, even in the face of increasingly challenging economic conditions, said His Majesty Sultan
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Khairy says nostalgia, stability fuel rising youth interest in Umno
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Umno returnee Khairy Jamaluddin said more young Malaysians are now showing interest in joining Umno, attributing the trend to the party’s strong historical track record and perceived stability. He said the party’s long-standing role in
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Defence minister defends high‑achieving SPM student, calls for end to online criticism
JOHOR BAHRU, May 1 — Kota Tinggi Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has called on the public to cease all forms of criticism and speculation against a high-achieving Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) student, following the circulation of
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Prime Minister Anwar calls for restraint, stresses economy over politics in Negeri Sembilan crisis
RAWANG, May 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged all parties to remain calm in addressing the situation in Negeri Sembilan and to prioritise efforts to revive the economy and safeguard the interests of the people. He
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Workers welcome post-maternity leave allowance, say it eases burden on new mothers
KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The introduction of the Post-Maternity Leave Allowance, announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, reflects the government’s concern for working mothers in addressing the rising cost of living. Most public and private sector employees interviewed
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