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Nurul Izzah shuts down viral chatter, insists she’s firmly holding on to PKR deputy president role
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 — Nurul Izzah Anwar has denied claims that she has stepped down as PKR deputy president. The former Permatang Pauh Member of Parliament stressed that the allegations were untrue and confirmed that she would continue to
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PM Anwar to chair economic council meeting on West Asia conflict tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to chair the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) meeting tomorrow to discuss strategies to address the impact of the geopolitical conflict in West Asia on the country’s
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Selangor reopens RM1,000 higher education study grant applications until April 14
SHAH ALAM, March 30 — The Selangor government has reopened applications for the Higher Education Institution (IPT) Study Grant until April 14 to help ease the financial burden of Selangor-born students pursuing higher education. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari
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Ex-Army chief Hafizuddeain and wife to face joint trial over illegal proceeds
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — The 11-count case of receiving money from illegal activities involving former Army Chief (PTD) Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan and his wife, Salwani Anuar @ Kamaruddin will be tried together at the Sessions Court here.
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Penang courts tourists from China, India, Asean to offset Middle East and European shortfall
GEORGE TOWN, March 30 — Penang is looking to attract more tourists from China, India and neighbouring countries in South-east Asia to make up for the shortfall in visitors from the Middle East and European countries. Penang Tourism and Creative
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Malaysians in Qatar urged to follow safety rules as schools reopen
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Malaysian citizens in Qatar are advised to always comply with the safety instructions and guidelines issued by Qatari authorities following the reopening of schools in the country. The Embassy of Malaysia in Doha, Qatar, said
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Running red lights, using phones while driving remain top traffic offences in Selangor, JPJ finds
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Running red lights and using mobile phones while driving were among the most common traffic offences recorded during the 2026 Hari Raya Aidilfitri Special Operation by the Selangor Road Transport Department (JPJ). The operation, conducted
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Minister says haj preparations on track as team inspects facilities in Makkah and Madinah
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Preparations for this year’s haj season are progressing smoothly and according to plan, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Zulkifli Hasan said. In a post on his official Facebook page yesterday,
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Rain showers cool parts of Kedah, but hot spell continues as MetMalaysia keeps watch on rising heat
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — No area in the country has recorded a Level 2 heat wave as of 6am this morning, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). Based on the department’s updated data, the entire Perlis and nine
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KL’s secret LRT tunnel doubles as emergency evacuation route for passengers
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Hidden beneath the Jalan Ampang Islamic Cemetery and often linked to local folklore, the tunnel connecting Kampung Baru and KLCC LRT stations plays a critical role as the primary evacuation route during emergencies or underground
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