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Govt may absorb affected overseas students into local varsities if Middle East conflict worsens
JASIN, April 17 — The government is open and ready to place Malaysian students who are stranded or whose studies are affected in countries involved in the West Asia crisis into local higher education institutions (IPT) if the situation requires.
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Rafizi’s ex-aide James Chai to return, meet MACC on April 28 in RM1.11b semiconductor probe
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Political analyst James Chai will return to Malaysia later this month to assist the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in its ongoing investigation linked to a RM1.11 billion government-backed semiconductor project involving UK-based ARM Holdings. Local
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Transport Ministry rolls out tiered ferry surcharge from April 20, exemptions for daily commuters and locals
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The government will introduce a targeted bunker fuel surcharge on passenger and roll-on roll-off ferry services from April 20 to offset rising marine diesel costs. The Ministry of Transport said the move comes amid global
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Anwar says proposal for students to clean school toilets aims to teach responsibility, humility
CYBERJAYA, April 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today defended a suggestion he made earlier this month that cleaning school toilets be made a fixed curriculum, saying it is meant to teach youths civic responsibility. Speaking to reporters
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Malaysia to join Macron, Starmer meeting on Hormuz Strait energy crisis today, says Anwar
CYBERJAYA, April 17 — Malaysia will be attending a high-level meeting organised by France and the UK to discuss the energy crisis stemming from a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed today. Anwar
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Anwar: One tanker in Malaysian waters while Hormuz tension delays five others, Putrajaya monitoring
CYBERJAYA, April 17 — Five Malaysia-bound oil tankers remain in the Strait of Hormuz amid a new US-imposed blockade that is disrupting global oil flows, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. He said only two vessels have managed
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Economy minister: Govt to raise biodiesel blend gradually from B10 to B15 to avoid industry disruption
PUTRAJAYA, April 17 — The implementation of the B15 biodiesel blend rate will be carried out in stages to avoid disruption to the existing operations of the industry, said Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. He said the progressive
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Perak faces school capacity pressure with nearly 30,000 Year One applications for 2027
IPOH, April 17 — Perak is bracing for rising pressure on primary school capacity, with nearly 30,000 applications already submitted for Year One intake in 2027, the State Legislative Assembly was told today. State Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports
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Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states until 1pm, says MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in seven states until 1pm today. MetMalaysia, in a statement, said the states expected to be affected include Perak
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Selangor Immigration busts Bukit Rimau massage centres using WhatsApp for sex‑service bookings
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Selangor Immigration officers raided several massage centres in Bukit Rimau that allegedly offered illicit services through WhatsApp bookings supported by photo catalogues of women. The operation, conducted under Op Gegar at 8pm yesterday, involved 37
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