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Malaysia Airlines to temporarily resume Jeddah, Madinah flights March 4–8 as Doha services stay suspended
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — Malaysia Airlines will temporarily resume services to and from Jeddah (JED), and Madinah (MED) on March 4-8, 2026, following the suspension of services from February 28, 2026, due to airspace closures in parts of the
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Over 350,000 apply for early Year 1 admission for 2027 intake, including 51,000 five-year-olds
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — Applications for Year 1 admission at the age of six has received a positive response from parents. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said data as of yesterday (March 2) showed that 351,789 applications had
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Najib ran SRC International through proxy Nik Faisal, ex-director tells court
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The High Court here was told yesterday that Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak actively controlled and administered SRC International Sdn Bhd, whether directly or through its former chief executive officer, Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil. Former
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High Court to rule tomorrow on bid to strike out lawyer’s testimony in Lim Goh Tong inheritance dispute
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — The High Court here yesterday fixed today to deliver its decision on an application by the grandchildren of the late tycoon Lim Goh Tong to expunge portions of the witness statement of lawyer Datuk Low
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Malaysia to witness rare ‘Blood Moon’ tonight, next one only in 2028
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — Malaysians are in for a spectacular celestial show tonight as the moon turns a deep red during a total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a ‘blood moon’. This marks the only total lunar eclipse visible
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UMPSA student accused of insulting Islam to face university action, says Zambry
BACHOK, March 3 — The Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) student suspected of insulting and stepping on the Al-Quran will face action in accordance with the university’s provisions. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said various
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Anwar conveys condolences over death of Indonesia’s former vice president Try Sutrisno at 90
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his condolences to the family and the people of Indonesia on the passing of the country’s sixth Vice President, Try Sutrisno, yesterday. “Deeply saddened by the passing
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Zahid orders Rural Ministry subsidiaries to tighten governance, align with national agenda
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — Subsidiaries under the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) have been instructed to strengthen governance to align their operations with the rural development agenda, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. Ahmad
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Immigration must act on overstayers as Malaysia moves to fix tourist entry-exit imbalance, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — The Immigration Department must take enforcement action against tourists who do not leave Malaysia within the specified period, stressed Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He said this was crucial
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Suspected cable theft disrupts MRT Putrajaya Line near Damansara Damai, repairs to last all day
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd today confirmed a service disruption on the MRT Putrajaya Line between Sungai Buloh and Damansara Damai stations following a suspected cable theft after power supply cables were found cut near Damansara
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