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Tracks done: All 519km ECRL laid from Kota Bharu to Gombak, testing begins ahead of 2027 launch
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — The track laying of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) for the entire Kota Bharu, Kelantan to Gombak, Selangor alignment, covering 519 kilometres (km) has been completed. China Communications Construction (ECRL) Sdn Bhd (CCCECRL) said
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Guan Eng criticises Penang CM land tax ‘shock,’ demands system review
GEORGE TOWN, March 17 — Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng has criticised Chow Kon Yeow over “unjust and illogical” land tax hikes reaching as high as 4,000 times, challenging his successor to “go to the ground” to witness
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Amir Hamzah: Works on ECRL main track from Kota Bharu to Gombak ahead of schedule
GOMBAK, March 17 — The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has reached 92.62 per cent completion as of February 2026, in line with the schedule to complete the Kota Bharu-Gombak alignment by the end of this year and begin
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Soldier’s wife learns of husband’s death through Facebook message after fatal crash
BANDAR PERMAISURI, March 17 — A soldier’s wife discovered the news of her husband’s death in a four-vehicle crash here today through a social media message. Nor Fatin Mohd Azhar, 36, said she was shocked to learn of the tragedy
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After Sabah visit, Anwar says Malaysia’s strength lies in unity, not just resources
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that Malaysia’s true stability rests on the unity of its people and their shared commitment to building a prosperous and resilient nation amid both domestic and global challenges.
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Malaysia warns citizens in Qatar to stay alert as Iran issues Gulf region threat
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — The Embassy of Malaysia in Doha has advised Malaysians in Qatar to remain vigilant and comply with local authorities’ instructions at all times, following current security developments in the Gulf region. In a notice posted
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Education Ministry says no PdPR for now, cites Covid-19 setback to students
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Schools will continue as usual as the Ministry of Education (MOE) has yet to make a decision on implementing home-based teaching and learning (PdPR), said Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said the decision was based on
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Ex‑SRC director tells court Najib sole factor behind RM4b KWAP loan
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — A former director of SRC International Sdn Bhd told the High Court here today that he was not involved in obtaining approval for the company’s RM4 billion loan from Retirement Fund Incorporated (KWAP) as he
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Got a car loan? Banks offer ‘goodwill discounts’ for early settlement as hire-purchase reforms kick in
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — Banks in Malaysia will offer “goodwill discounts” to customers who choose to settle their existing hire-purchase loans early, starting from June 1. The industry-wide initiative aims to ease the transition as major reforms to car
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Batang Igan Bridge opens in Mukah, Sarawak’s ninth coastal bridge cuts 30‑minute ferry ride to minutes
MUKAH, March 16 — A soft-opening ceremony was held for Batang Igan Bridge, which forms part of the Sarawak Coastal Road development under Package D5, on Monday. Deputy Premier and Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah
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