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Malaysia’s domestic tourism spending surges to RM121b, grows 13.3pc in 2025
PUTRAJAYA, March 17 — The tourism sector has maintained encouraging growth in 2025, with the total number of domestic visitors reaching 290.1 million. Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the figures represent an 11.5 per cent increase
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‘No decision made’ — Saravanan rebuts Perikatan announcement on MIC entry
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan has denied that his party has joined Perikatan Nasional (PN), directly refuting a claim made earlier by the coalition’s secretary-general, Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. Saravanan insisted that MIC’s
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MIC officially in the Perikatan club? Takiyuddin says official admission tonight
KOTA BHARU, March 17 — The Perikatan Nasional (PN) is now a coalition of five parties with MIC the latest member, Berita Harian reported today. Citing PN secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, the newspaper reported that an official letter confirming
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Anwar says Intel boss Tan Lip Bu has outlined Malaysia investment, advanced complex to start later this year
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Intel’s investment in Malaysia is set to expand, with its advanced packaging complex and assembly manufacturing expected to be operational later this year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “I received a briefing yesterday
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Tracks done: All 519km ECRL laid from Kota Bharu to Gombak, testing begins ahead of 2027 launch
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — The track laying of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) for the entire Kota Bharu, Kelantan to Gombak, Selangor alignment, covering 519 kilometres (km) has been completed. China Communications Construction (ECRL) Sdn Bhd (CCCECRL) said
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Guan Eng criticises Penang CM land tax ‘shock,’ demands system review
GEORGE TOWN, March 17 — Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng has criticised Chow Kon Yeow over “unjust and illogical” land tax hikes reaching as high as 4,000 times, challenging his successor to “go to the ground” to witness
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Amir Hamzah: Works on ECRL main track from Kota Bharu to Gombak ahead of schedule
GOMBAK, March 17 — The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has reached 92.62 per cent completion as of February 2026, in line with the schedule to complete the Kota Bharu-Gombak alignment by the end of this year and begin
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Soldier’s wife learns of husband’s death through Facebook message after fatal crash
BANDAR PERMAISURI, March 17 — A soldier’s wife discovered the news of her husband’s death in a four-vehicle crash here today through a social media message. Nor Fatin Mohd Azhar, 36, said she was shocked to learn of the tragedy
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After Sabah visit, Anwar says Malaysia’s strength lies in unity, not just resources
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that Malaysia’s true stability rests on the unity of its people and their shared commitment to building a prosperous and resilient nation amid both domestic and global challenges.
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Malaysia warns citizens in Qatar to stay alert as Iran issues Gulf region threat
KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — The Embassy of Malaysia in Doha has advised Malaysians in Qatar to remain vigilant and comply with local authorities’ instructions at all times, following current security developments in the Gulf region. In a notice posted
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