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Sending international parcels? Pos Malaysia just added a 40pc fuel surcharge
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Pos Malaysia has announced a significant new fuel surcharge of up to 40 per cent for international shipments and 15 per cent for key domestic services, citing the dramatic spike in transportation costs. The move
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Border survey team member missing after being swept away by river currents in Ulu Temburong, says Sarawak Fire Dept
LAWAS, March 19 — A man has been reported missing after he was believed to have been swept away by strong river currents while attempting to cross a river in the Ulu Temburong area. The victim, identified as Donysius Gabriel
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Police carry out three traffic dispersal ops in Gua Musang to ease Aidilfitri congestion
GUA MUSANG, March 19 — Police carried out three traffic dispersal operations at several key locations, following an increase in vehicles due to those returning to their hometowns for Hari Raya Aidilfitri, entering the state via Jalan Kuala Lipis, Pahang-Gua
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LLM ramps up Aidilfitri preparations with deployment of emergency response teams, activates 873 CCTVs
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) continues to enhance its preparedness by deploying Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) at 12 strategic locations and activating 873 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras throughout the country’s highway network to monitor traffic
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Heavy post‑iftar traffic yesterday as Rawang crash adds to northbound congestion
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Traffic flow on major highways nationwide worsened post-iftar, following a surge in vehicles heading back to hometowns for the Aidilfitri celebration. A spokesperson for the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) said significant congestion was detected at
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Fuel prices surge again: RON97 up 70 sen, diesel hits RM4.72 amid US-Iran conflict
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — For the second consecutive week, fuel prices in Peninsular Malaysia have seen a massive spike as the government moves to align domestic rates with a global market rattled by the outbreak of conflict in the
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Car cloning in Malaysia: How syndicates turn stolen cars into ‘legitimate’ deals
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — A recent police bust of a major car cloning syndicate has shed light on a sophisticated and deceptive vehicle fraud operating in Malaysia. While not yet at a critical level, Bukit Aman CID director Datuk
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Customs uncover smoky business in Penang, bust three smuggling rings in BM, seize nearly RM4m in goods
BUTTERWORTH, March 18 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) has busted three syndicates smuggling cigarettes and liquor, seizing goods worth RM3.9 million in separate raids in Bukit Mertajam recently. Penang JKDM director Datuk Rohaizad Ali said four men were
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Tabung Haji posts highest profit in eight years, 3.5pc payout to benefit 9.7 million depositors
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The Pilgrims’ Fund Board (Tabung Haji -TH) today announced a profit distribution of 3.50 per cent, after zakat, for the 2025 financial year, the highest rate recorded since 2018. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department
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Umbrellas up: MetMalaysia sounds storm warning for KL, Selangor, eight states
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a fresh weather alert for several regions across the country, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds expected to persist until 5pm today. According to the advisory issued
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