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Economy Ministry targets Malaysia’s supply chain stability to mitigate global conflict
JOHOR BAHRU, April 23 — The government is focusing on safeguarding Malaysia’s supply chain to mitigate the impact of rising inflation, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said today. The measures follow an increase in the inflation rate to 1.7
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No evidence of cancer cluster at UMMC, Health Ministry says after probe into viral claims
PUTRAJAYA, April 23 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has found no technical evidence to support allegations of a cancer cluster at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre’s (UMMC) Nuclear Medicine Unit, following a thorough investigation sparked by a viral social
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Mindef to build elite talent pool for asymmetric warfare, says Khaled Nordin
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) is intensifying its focus on developing the Cyber and Electromagnetic Command (PSEP) as part of a strategic shift towards modern warfare readiness, said its Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin
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Not a producer, but a pit stop: DIGP says Malaysia still major drug transit point
GEORGE TOWN, April 23 — Malaysia remains a major transit point for international drug trafficking syndicates, as evidenced by narcotics seizures worth RM3.1 billion in 2025 alone, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said today. He
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Ayob Khan vows no cover-up over viral Kulim police arrest video
GEORGE TOWN, April 23 — The police will not cover up any misconduct involving its personnel, Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay pledged today, in response to a viral video showing an aggressive arrest in Kulim, Kedah. The deputy inspector-general
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Tiong rejects social media backlash over Bukit Bintang Rain Rave Festival
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — The International Workers’ Day celebration with the Rain Rave Water Music Festival, scheduled to take place from April 30 to May 2 in Bukit Bintang, is an annual tourism event that is held in an
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Communications minister pays tribute to late media veteran Muhammad Faizal
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil extended his condolences on the passing of Harian Metro graphic designer Muhammad Faizal Mohd Fauzi, who died yesterday at the age of 44. In a Facebook post, Fahmi described Faizal
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Malaysia’s diplomatic approach on Israel-US aggression backed by GCC, says Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — Malaysia’s balanced diplomatic stand on the West Asian conflict has been well received by most countries, including Iran and the United States, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said Malaysia’s
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Johor halts two property projects for causing flash floods
JOHOR BAHRU, April 23 — The Johor state government has taken firm action against two property developers in Johor Bahru and Kulai following their failure to comply with technical and drainage control requirements, which have been identified as the cause
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Amid Middle East tensions, Malaysia rules out unilateral action in Strait of Malacca
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan on Wednesday said no unilateral decisions can be made regarding the Strait of Malacca, stressing Asean’s consensus-based approach in maintaining maritime security in the vital waterway. Speaking as
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