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Anthony Loke: Cable theft not ‘normal theft’, harsher punishments proposed
PUTRAJAYA, March 16 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has proposed to the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) that the existing law be amended to impose harsher punishments on individuals involved in the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) cable theft case.
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Tabung Haji rolls out nationwide digital queue system for counter services
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — Following the launch of a more modern and user-friendly website, Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has rolled out a digital queue system for counter services across all its branches, effective yesterday. Under the new system, known
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Customs crackdown seizes 13 imported vehicles worth RM4.6m in Klang Valley raids; company directors questioned
PETALING JAYA, March 16 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) has seized 13 imported vehicles of various models worth approximately RM4.61 million, including duties and taxes, after they were found to have been stored beyond the permitted period at
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Azalina: AG and PP roles set for split after bipartisan support; parliamentary vote expected in June
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — Both Opposition and government MPs agree that the roles of Attorney General (AG) and Public Prosecutor (PP) should be separated, with the government aiming to bring the Bill for the split to Parliament in June,
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Transport Ministry clarifies use of pick‑up trucks, de‑controlled vehicles for business goods transport from April 1
PUTRAJAYA, March 16 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) today announced that it has issued new guidelines on the use of de‑controlled vehicles and pick‑up trucks for transporting goods. Its minister, Anthony Loke, said under the clarification, goods vehicles with
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Police investigate viral video of teens stopping attempted cable theft in Johor Bahru
JOHOR BAHRU, March 16 — A group of teenagers on motorcycles are being lauded online after a viral video showed them foiling an attempted cable theft in Permas Jaya here early Friday morning. The one-minute video shows the teens confronting
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Science minister says Malaysia must secure its own technology to stay resilient against global crises
PUTRAJAYA, March 16 — Malaysia is continuing to strengthen its domestic technological capabilities through the development of artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, digital technology and a stronger innovation ecosystem to ensure strategic control over technologies that will underpin the future economy.
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Malaysia’s maritime guardians step up watch, blocking encroachment and crime during Ramadan and Aidilfitri
PASIR PUTEH, March 16 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has activated Ops Khas Pagar Laut 2026 from February 27 to April 10 to strengthen security control in the country’s waters during Ramadan and Aidilfitri and to curb cross-border
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Wong Kah Woh: MoE to ensure PdPR review prioritises students and parents
TAIPING, March 16 — The Education Ministry (MOE) will conduct a comprehensive review of the implementation of Teaching and Learning from Home (PdPR) among school students and the ministry’s civil servants to ensure that any decision made takes into account
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PLKN adds MALBATT Village Camp in Port Dickson; selection status out at 1pm today
KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The National Service Training Department (JLKN) has raised the trainee quota for the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 Series 2/2026 following the establishment of an additional training centre. JLKN director-general Datuk Ya’cob Samiran said
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