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Leaks, theft and ageing pipes: Fadillah vows bold push to fix Malaysia’s water woes
KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — The issue of non-revenue water (NRW), which remains high in several states, including pipe leaks, water theft and ageing infrastructure, significantly impacts the efficiency of the country’s water supply system. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri
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Regent of Johor throws open palace doors, Singapore ministers cross Causeway for Hari Raya celebration
JOHOR BAHRU, March 22 — Two Singapore Cabinet ministers attended a Hari Raya Aidilfitri Open House hosted by the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, at Istana Bukit Serene on Saturday, reaffirming strong cross-border ties and cooperation. Social and
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‘Unhealthy and inappropriate’: Loke tells Guan Eng, Penang CM to end public spat on quit rent
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook today called for an end to the public dispute between party veteran Lim Guan Eng and Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow over the state’s revised quit rent rates,
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Govt studying targeted support for tourism transport sector after diesel price hike, says Tiong King Sing
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has directed his ministry to begin urgent consultations with the Ministry of Finance following concerns over the impact of rising diesel prices on the tourism
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New Chongqing–Kota Kinabalu route expected to spur Sabah tourism ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026
KOTA KINABALU, March 21 — Sabah welcomed its first direct flight from Chongqing on Thursday with the arrival of Chongqing Airlines’ inaugural service, linking the southwestern China city to Kota Kinabalu. Flight OQ2193 landed at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA)
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Lim Guan Eng pauses public criticism, welcomes meeting with Anthony Loke and Chow Kon Yeow on Penang quit rent dispute
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — DAP veteran Lim Guan Eng has welcomed party secretary‑general Anthony Loke Siew Fook’s move to convene a meeting between him and Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow to resolve the ongoing dispute over the state’s
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King and Queen perform Aidilfitri prayers at Istana Negara, joined by Anwar and Cabinet members
KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, King and Queen of Malaysia, today performed Aidiltiri prayers at Surau Utama Istana Negara here. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, Datuk
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Expert urges mask‑wearing and self‑care during Aidilfitri to curb TB spread
KANGAR, MARCH 21 — In the merriment of celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the community also needs to be aware of self-care aspects when visiting during the festive season and attending open houses to curb the spread of tuberculosis (TB), which
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Sultan Mizan calls for Aidilfitri to serve as a bridge to strengthen unity
KUALA TERENGGANU, March 21 — The Sultan of Terengganu, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, called for Aidilfitri to be used as a bridge to strengthen unity and harmony in the lives of the multiracial community in the state. In his message
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Malaysia, Pakistan renew commitment to West Asia de‑escalation, says PM
NEW DELHI, March 21 — Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yesterday agreed to continue efforts to promote peace in West Asia amid the US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The two leaders spoke in
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