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Works Ministry’s Raya Gift: A complete AwAS camera cheat sheet (for responsible driving)
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The Ministry of Works has issued a public reminder to motorists travelling for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri ‘balik kampung’ exodus, releasing a list of Automated Awareness Safety System (AwAS) camera locations along the North-South Expressway
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Who’s coming to Malaysia’s big defence show? US, China, Turkiye among 30 nations set for April 20–23 in KL
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — It is still too early to assess the impact of recent geopolitical developments in West Asia on international participation in the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NatSec) Asia 2026 Exhibition. DSA Exhibition and
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Fahmi: Decision on WFH for civil servants expected after Hari Raya, won’t affect frontline services
PUTRAJAYA, March 17 — A final decision on implementing a work-from-home (WFH) policy for the public sector is expected after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festivities, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said today. Speaking after a post-Cabinet meeting, Fahmi confirmed
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MOF disburses extra RM100 to cushion impact of 80 sen diesel price spike amid Iran crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has begun disbursing an additional RM100 in cash aid to all BUDI Diesel recipients starting today, bringing the total assistance for the month to RM300. The increase is a direct
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MetMalaysia warns of heavy rain and strong winds across KL, Selangor, five other states
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for several regions across the country, with heavy rain and strong winds expected to persist until 5pm today. According to the advisory issued at 2.30pm,
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‘Speak the truth’: Penang CM calls for responsible dialogue in face of provocation
GEORGE TOWN, March 17 — Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow today urged the public not to spin narratives to create baseless stories in light of recent provocations by individuals causing unrest in Penang and nationwide. He said Malaysia is
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Malaysia’s domestic tourism spending surges to RM121b, grows 13.3pc in 2025
PUTRAJAYA, March 17 — The tourism sector has maintained encouraging growth in 2025, with the total number of domestic visitors reaching 290.1 million. Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the figures represent an 11.5 per cent increase
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‘No decision made’ — Saravanan rebuts Perikatan announcement on MIC entry
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan has denied that his party has joined Perikatan Nasional (PN), directly refuting a claim made earlier by the coalition’s secretary-general, Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. Saravanan insisted that MIC’s
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MIC officially in the Perikatan club? Takiyuddin says official admission tonight
KOTA BHARU, March 17 — The Perikatan Nasional (PN) is now a coalition of five parties with MIC the latest member, Berita Harian reported today. Citing PN secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, the newspaper reported that an official letter confirming
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Anwar says Intel boss Tan Lip Bu has outlined Malaysia investment, advanced complex to start later this year
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Intel’s investment in Malaysia is set to expand, with its advanced packaging complex and assembly manufacturing expected to be operational later this year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “I received a briefing yesterday
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