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Penang courts tourists from China, India, Asean to offset Middle East and European shortfall
GEORGE TOWN, March 30 — Penang is looking to attract more tourists from China, India and neighbouring countries in South-east Asia to make up for the shortfall in visitors from the Middle East and European countries. Penang Tourism and Creative
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Malaysians in Qatar urged to follow safety rules as schools reopen
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Malaysian citizens in Qatar are advised to always comply with the safety instructions and guidelines issued by Qatari authorities following the reopening of schools in the country. The Embassy of Malaysia in Doha, Qatar, said
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Running red lights, using phones while driving remain top traffic offences in Selangor, JPJ finds
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Running red lights and using mobile phones while driving were among the most common traffic offences recorded during the 2026 Hari Raya Aidilfitri Special Operation by the Selangor Road Transport Department (JPJ). The operation, conducted
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Minister says haj preparations on track as team inspects facilities in Makkah and Madinah
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Preparations for this year’s haj season are progressing smoothly and according to plan, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Zulkifli Hasan said. In a post on his official Facebook page yesterday,
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Rain showers cool parts of Kedah, but hot spell continues as MetMalaysia keeps watch on rising heat
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — No area in the country has recorded a Level 2 heat wave as of 6am this morning, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). Based on the department’s updated data, the entire Perlis and nine
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KL’s secret LRT tunnel doubles as emergency evacuation route for passengers
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Hidden beneath the Jalan Ampang Islamic Cemetery and often linked to local folklore, the tunnel connecting Kampung Baru and KLCC LRT stations plays a critical role as the primary evacuation route during emergencies or underground
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Chief Justice leads glittering roll of 1,026 Sabah award recipients as state celebrates Governor’s birthday
KOTA KINABALU, March 30 — Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh heads the list of 1,026 recipients of Sabah state honours, awards and medals in conjunction with the official birthday celebration of Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah Tun
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Police: Egyptian tenant hauled in after threatening to torch Bukit Jalil flat and kill elderly landlady
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Police have arrested an Egyptian man for allegedly threatening to kill an elderly woman and burn down her house at the Kampung Muhibbah People’s Housing Project (PPR), Bukit Jalil, on Wednesday. Kuala Lumpur police chief
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AI travel advice backfires: Israelis detained at KLIA during transit, envoy warns against Malaysia trips
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — At least eight Israeli nationals have been detained at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in recent months, including some holding dual citizenship, according to a report by Ynetnews. The group comprised travellers either seeking entry
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Police probe deadly Klang smash after Honda City driver, allegedly intoxicated, collides head-on with motorcyclist
SHAH ALAM, March 30 — A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a driver believed to be under the influence of alcohol and drugs in an accident along Jalan Raya Barat in Klang near here yesterday. South Klang police
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