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Anthony Loke says Zahid rejects backdoor bid, insists Negeri Sembilan Unity Government remains intact and stable
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — DAP secretary‑general Anthony Loke has said Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi does not support the formation of a new government or a “backdoor administration” in Negeri Sembilan. As reported by Berita Harian (BH), Loke,
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Malaysia Airlines returns to Doha from July 2, only one daily flight for now
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Malaysia Airlines will resume limited services to Doha (DOH) from July 2, 2026, following Qatar’s reopening of its airspace to international carriers and the gradual reinstatement of operations at Hamad International Airport (HIA), according to
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Couple killed after vehicle loses control and crashes into drain in Jempol
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — A married elderly couple was killed after their car lost control and crashed into a drain along Kilometre 19 of Jalan Kuala Pilah–Simpang Pertang, near Jempol, Negeri Sembilan, around 7.30pm yesterday. Jempol district police chief
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Anwar: No hardcore poor left in Selangor after targeted aid programmes
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Hardcore poverty in Selangor has been effectively eradicated following the implementation of targeted and sustained poverty alleviation initiatives, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said the achievement was reported to him during the
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Malaysia’s austerity cuts risk slowing growth, hurting public services, says Lim Guan Eng
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Lim Guan Eng today warned that proposed austerity measures under Budget 2026 could weaken Malaysia’s economic growth and undermine the delivery of essential public services. In a statement, the Bagan MP said planned spending cuts
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Kelana Jaya light show sparks safety concerns, MBPJ to hold special meeting on approval process
KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — A special meeting will be convened soon to address concerns raised by councillors over a light show in Kelana Jaya, which has sparked questions about its approval process and public safety. Petaling Jaya mayor Datuk
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A new sensory therapy space in Seremban is helping children with special needs thrive
SEREMBAN, April 30 — Ronald McDonald House Charities Malaysia (RMHC Malaysia) and the Department of Social Welfare Malaysia (JKM) have strengthened their strategic collaboration through the Ronald McDonald Sensory Therapy Room initiative for children with special needs at Taman Sinar
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Sabah moves to cushion tourism sector as Middle East conflict cuts airline routes
KOTA KINABALU, April 29 — Sabah’s tourism sector is bracing for turbulence as the ongoing Middle East conflict begins to ripple through global travel, prompting airlines to rationalise routes and forcing the state to rethink its connectivity strategy. State Tourism,
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Tobacco control council calls for reintroduction of GEG provision in smoking law
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control (MCTC) has urged the government to consider reintroducing the Generational End Game (GEG) provision under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 825). Its
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Finance Ministry issues guidelines to curb non‑essential spending, safeguard economy and public services
PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — The Ministry of Finance today confirmed that guidelines have been issued to ministries and agencies to reprioritise operating expenditure in response to global supply chain challenges and rising subsidy commitments. The ministry said the measure is
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