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Deadline extended: Selangor grants final August exit for Jalan Sungai Buloh nurseries
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The Selangor government has extended the deadline for nursery operators along Jalan Sungai Buloh to vacate the area until the end of August, clearing the way for an elevated road widening project in Kwasa Damansara
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Sabah MACC arrests civil servant over alleged RM1.3m false claims
KOTA KINABALU, April 21 — The Sabah Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested a civil servant suspected of submitting falsified documents linked to cleaning work claims worth approximately RM1.3 million. According to a source, the male suspect, in his 40s, was
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DBKL cracks down on ‘ulat foto’ at KLCC, Saloma Link with 23 compounds, 28 seizures
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has issued 23 compounds and carried out 28 seizures of equipment belonging to photo touts, commonly known as “ulat foto”, under Op Lens as of yesterday. The operation was conducted
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Food vs fuel: Survey shows what Malaysians and Thais fear most as oil jitters rise
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — A new survey has found food and fuel prices topping consumer worries in Malaysia and Thailand as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz keep oil markets volatile. The study by Rakuten Insight, conducted earlier this
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MMEA weighs non-lethal weapons to strengthen maritime enforcement
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) is currently examining the use of non-lethal weapons, including electric guns, as part of a more flexible and controlled enforcement approach. Its deputy director-general (Logistics), Maritime Admiral Datuk Saiful
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Express bus burns out along Semporna-Kunak road, firefighters contain blaze
SEMPORNA, April 21 — An express bus was destroyed in a fire along Jalan Semporna-Kunak in Semporna on Monday night, with no casualties reported. The Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call at 10.49pm and arrived at the scene
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Act now, not after harm: Perak Sultan urges early AI regulation at global forum
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Artificial intelligence (AI), genetic engineering and other modern technologies should be regulated before they are deployed, the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, said today. Sultan Nazrin cautioned that the cost of governing in
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Negeri Sembilan Undang dispute MB’s account of council advice
SEREMBAN, April 21 — Four Undang in Negeri Sembilan have challenged Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun’s account of a key council meeting, disputing his claim that the Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) had advised the removal of the Undang
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Plan accordingly: Bukit Bintang major roads to be closed from April 30 to May 2 for Labour Day, Rain Rave Water Music Festival celebrations
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — Major road closures will take effect in Bukit Bintang from next week as the city prepares for the World Labour Day Celebration cum Rain Rave Water Music Festival 2026, organisers have announced. The three-day event,
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DPM Fadillah: 320 cases of illegal misuse of subsidies detected under Ops Tiris 4.0
KOTA KINABALU, April 20 — A total of 320 legal violations have been recorded under the integrated anti-leakage operation, dubbed Ops Tiris 4.0, since March 16, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. Fadillah, who is also Minister of
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