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Drug-positive trailer driver remanded after NSE crash leaves three seriously hurt
BUKIT MERTAJAM, March 15 — Police detained a trailer lorry driver to assist in investigations into a crash involving four vehicles at Kilometre 137.4 of the North-South Expressway northbound here yesterday. Seberang Perai Tengah police chief ACP Helmi Aris said
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Goodbye Rule of 78 and flat interest rates: Reformed Hire Purchase Act to kick in on June 1
KOTA KINABALU, March 15 — The Hire Purchase (Amendment) Act 2026, aimed at strengthening consumer credit fairness and modernising hire purchase agreements, will come into force on June 1, four months after it was gazetted on Jan 30, 2026. Domestic
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Johari: US-Malaysia ART now void after Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the US is no longer valid, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani confirmed. The minister explained that the trade arrangement became inapplicable
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Sabah has nine-month rice stockpile, minister assures public amid shortage concerns
KOTA KINABALU, March 15 — Sabah has a sufficient rice supply to last up to nine months, the state’s agriculture, fisheries and food industry minister said today, addressing public concern over recent shortages in several districts. Datuk Jamawi Jaafar assured
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Anwar announces extra public holiday for Hari Raya — either March 20 or 23 depending on moon sighting
KOTA KINABALU, March 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced an additional public holiday for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, allowing Malaysians more time to travel and spend with their families. Speaking at the National Consumer
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Loke: Kota Bharu airport opens expanded terminal tomorrow
PUTRAJAYA, March 15 — The expansion of Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, Kota Bharu (KBR) in Kelantan has completed and it will be fully operational starting tomorrow (March 16), said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. In a statement today, he said the
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MOE to review WFH, home-based learning policies amid global oil crisis
KOTA BHARU, March 15 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) will hold a special meeting next week to review the implementation of the Work From Home (WFH) and Home-Based Teaching and Learning (PdPR) mechanisms, pending a government decision on enforcement.
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Guan Eng: Malaysia set for RM1.6b windfall from 2019 samurai bond
KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 — Malaysia is poised to record a RM1.6 billion profit from its 2019 samurai bond issuance, thanks to the significant depreciation of the Japanese yen against the ringgit. Former finance minister and Bagan MP Lim Guan
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Unity minister: Every ministry responsible for protecting Malaysia from ‘3R’ issues
PUTRAJAYA, March 15 — Every ministry plays an important role in addressing issues involving religion, race and the royal institution (3R) to ensure national harmony and unity are preserved, said National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. He said the
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Surprise! Your seatmate on the Raya bus might just be a JPJ undercover
KUALA TERENGGANU, March 15 — The Terengganu Road Transport Department has set up five teams, with 10 officers going undercover as passengers to check bus drivers during the 2026 Hari Raya Aidilfitri (HRA) special operation from March 16 to 29.
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