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‘Case closed’: Anwar says 40pc Sabah revenue right final, court move only to protect credibility of past leaders
KOTA KINABALU, March 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that the federal government is not appealing the High Court’s decision on Sabah’s 40 per cent revenue entitlement. Instead, it is seeking clarification on parts of the
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DPM Fadillah: Malaysia’s gas enough to keep lights running in peninsula, 85pc consumers safe from fuel price hikes
PUTRAJAYA, March 15 — The country’s gas supply is currently stable and sufficient to support power plant operations, ensuring that the national electricity supply system remains secure, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is Minister of
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Max lanes open: Rantau Panjang border officials gear up for Raya long weekend, expect 50,000 travellers
PASIR MAS, March 15 — The Rantau Panjang Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex (ICQS) is expected to see the movement of about 50,000 travellers in the three days before and after Hari Raya Aidilfitri when Thais working in Malaysia
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Aidilfitri break: Hospitals still open, but patients with specialist appointments will get new dates
PUTRAJAYA, March 15 — Patients who have appointments at specialist clinics or day treatment centres at government health facilities on the additional Aidilfitri public holiday will be given new dates by the hospitals, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly
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HKL under spotlight: Health Ministry investigates claims foreign patients skipped deposits
PUTRAJAYA, March 15 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) is investigating allegations that foreign patients at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) avoided paying treatment fees by not presenting passports. The allegation surfaced on social media recently when a woman claiming to
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Hurray, Thursday’s a holi-holiday: Kelantan declares March 19 public day off for Raya
KOTA BHARU, March 15 — The Kelantan government has declared March 19 (Thursday) as a public holiday for the state in conjunction with this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud said the decision was made
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Drug-positive trailer driver remanded after NSE crash leaves three seriously hurt
BUKIT MERTAJAM, March 15 — Police detained a trailer lorry driver to assist in investigations into a crash involving four vehicles at Kilometre 137.4 of the North-South Expressway northbound here yesterday. Seberang Perai Tengah police chief ACP Helmi Aris said
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Goodbye Rule of 78 and flat interest rates: Reformed Hire Purchase Act to kick in on June 1
KOTA KINABALU, March 15 — The Hire Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026, aimed at strengthening consumer credit fairness and modernising hire purchase agreements, will come into force on June 1, four months after it was gazetted on Jan 30, 2026. Domestic
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Johari: US-Malaysia ART now void after Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the US is no longer valid, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani confirmed. The minister explained that the trade arrangement became inapplicable
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Sabah has nine-month rice stockpile, minister assures public amid shortage concerns
KOTA KINABALU, March 15 — Sabah has a sufficient rice supply to last up to nine months, the state’s agriculture, fisheries and food industry minister said today, addressing public concern over recent shortages in several districts. Datuk Jamawi Jaafar assured
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