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No tsunami risk to Malaysia after strong quake in Indonesia’s Banda Sea, says MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — There is no tsunami threat to Malaysia following a strong earthquake that struck Banda Sea, Indonesia, early this morning. Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said the strong 6.0 magnitude earthquake
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Deputy minister eyes direct Miri-China charter flights in tourism push
MIRI, March 29 — The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry recently held an engagement session with Chinese tour operators involved in developing charter flight packages. Deputy Minister Chiew Choon Man, who delivered a presentation during a segment of the programme,
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Nearly 1,500 found flouting traffic rules in Penang during 13-day Aidilfitri ops
GEORGE TOWN, March 29 — The Road Transport Department (RTD) in Penang issued 2,724 summonses for various offences over the 13-day Ops Khas Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026, which began on March 13. Its director, Zulkifly Ismail, said 19,900 vehicles were
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Motorcyclist, 17, dies in Besut crash after attempted overtake at junction
JERTIH, March 29 — A boy, 17, was killed when the motorcycle he was riding hit another motorcycle in Kampung Telaga Nibong, Hulu Besut near here yesterday. Besut district police chief Supt Mohd Rozaime Ab Rahim said Muhammad Haziq Azman,
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Sarawak air quality worsens as 17 areas record moderate API levels
KUCHING, March 29 — Ambient air quality in Sarawak has shown a rising trend in the Air Pollutant Index (API), with 17 areas recording moderate levels and one area remaining in the good category. The Natural Resources and Environment Board
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Police probe alleged cable theft in Ipoh after video goes viral on TikTok
IPOH, March 29 — Police are seeking public assistance over a suspected cable theft at a residential area in Jalan Pakatan Jaya, Taman Pakatan Jaya here, which has gone viral on social media. Ipoh police chief ACP Muhammad Najib Hamzah
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Police nab Chinese national for allegedly filming man in Bukit Jalil toilet mall
KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — Police have arrested a Chinese national for indecent behaviour after he was caught allegedly filming a local man in a shopping mall toilet in Bukit Jalil on Thursday. Cheras district police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi
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Why farmers and traders in Malaysia are bracing for a veg price crunch this April: What’s behind the Hormuz Strait connection
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 — Vegetables staple to the Malaysian diet could soon take a bigger bite out of household budgets, with prices expected to rise as early as April as the war in West Asia disrupts global supply chains. The
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Defence Ministry rolls out JanaVeteran to help veterans earn up to RM3,000 monthly
KOTA TINGGI, March 28 — The implementation of the JanaVeteran project is capable of empowering Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) veterans through the generation of sustainable income, thereby reducing their dependence on welfare assistance and ensuring the well-being of the veteran
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JPJ introduces new rules allowing rooftop, commercial spaces for driving training
BALING, March 28 — The Road Transport Department Malaysia has introduced new guidelines for the establishment of Driving Institutes (IMs), including allowing training circuits to be built in high-rise buildings, warehouses and commercial premises. JPJ Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli
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