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MetMalaysia: Thunderstorms and heavy rain expected in Pahang, Johor and Sarawak until 4pm
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to affect parts of Pahang, Johor and Sarawak until 4 pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). In a warning issued at noon, MetMalaysia said
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PLUS expects 2.3 million vehicles daily on peak Raya travel, 34 smart lanes to ease traffic
PETALING JAYA, March 12 — PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) expects traffic on its highway network to reach up to 2.3 million vehicles per day during peak travel days for the upcoming Aidilfitri festive period. Its managing director Datuk Nik Airina
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Another 179 Malaysians safely evacuated from Doha under West Asia conflict operation
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — A further 179 Malaysians arrived safely in the country from Doha, Qatar, early today under the Operation to Evacuate Malaysians from the West Asia Conflict Zone. Bernama understands that the Malaysians were brought home on Qatar Airways
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Ramanan: Traveller Scheme to protect 400,000 Malaysians commuting to Singapore expected to be tabled soon
PUTRAJAYA, March 12 — The Traveller Scheme, which aims to protect Malaysians commuting to work across the border, is expected to be tabled at the Cabinet meeting soon for consideration, said Minister of Human Resources Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. He said
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Fire breaks out near MEX Putrajaya Toll Plaza, 0.8ha of forest affected
KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Firefighters are battling a forest fire on a hillside near the Putrajaya Toll Plaza along the Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya Expressway (MEX) yesterday evening. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations assistant director Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar said
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Less populous states with limited revenue to benefit as capitation grants rise under new law
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — The Dewan Negara today passed the Capitation Grant Bill 2026, which seeks to amend the rates of grant allocated according to the population of each state based on a new rates structure. Deputy Finance Minister
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Govt may amend, introduce stricter laws to tackle 3R issues
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 —The government is considering amending or introducing stricter laws to address issues involving race, religion, and royalty (3R), following incidents where some parties appeared to disregard existing legal provisions. Government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the
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Azam Baki shareholding issue: Fahmi says chief secretary to decide next steps after Cabinet review
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — The Cabinet has left it to the Chief Secretary to the Government to determine the next course of action regarding the shareholding issue involving Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, Communications
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No Raya open houses, tighter overseas travel as Anwar pushes fiscal discipline
PUTRAJAYA, March 11 — The government has decided that all ministries, government agencies, and government-linked companies will not hold Aidilfitri open house celebrations this year as part of a move to promote more prudent spending amid global economic uncertainty. Prime
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Oil spikes amid Middle East tensions, but RON95 stays at RM1.99; Anwar says Malaysia’s fuel supply secure until May
PUTRAJAYA, March 11 — Malaysia’s petrol supply remains under control and is sufficient at least until May 2026 despite turmoil in global oil markets triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said
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