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Sabah manufacturers say ports in ‘paralysis’, could drive up prices and cost jobs if prolonged
KOTA KINABALU, May 8 — The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) Sabah Branch has slammed the worsening congestion at Sabah ports, describing the prolonged disruption as a man-made logistical crisis that is crippling the state’s industrial competitiveness and pushing businesses
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Let court decide on compensation for Jalan Masjid India sinkhole victim, says Hannah Yeoh
PUTRAJAYA, May 8 — Claims for compensation involving an Indian woman tourist who died after falling into a sinkhole at Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur, will be left to the court to decide, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department
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No ‘tebuk atap’ in Negeri Sembilan, says Mat Sabu as Amanah backs PKR’s Aminuddin as MB
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu today dismissed speculation that the party’s sole assemblyman in Negeri Sembilan could be elevated to the menteri besar post. He affirmed that Amanah remains aligned with the current state
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Jalan Bukit Bintang closed from midnight for Quranic Madani event at Pavilion KL
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Jalan Bukit Bintang will be closed from midnight tonight until 5am tomorrow to make way for the Quranic Madani “Night Reset: Bersatu Dalam Saf @ Bukit Bintang” programme in front of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, aimed
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Police bust two international drug syndicates, seize RM12.6m worth of ganja at KLIA
SHAH ALAM, May 8 — Police busted two international drug trafficking syndicates after seizing drugs worth RM12.6 million at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and a house in Kota Warisan, Sepang, at the end of last month. Selangor police
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Anwar urges Asean to set up food security mechanism for regional crises
CEBU, May 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has proposed that the relevant Asean ministers urgently explore the establishment of a regional standby mechanism for food security during crises, including the ongoing conflict in West Asia, to enable
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Tawau police uncover scam ‘training centre’ for fake stock investment scheme targeting South Koreans, nab 28 foreigners
TAWAU, May 8 — Police busted a non-existent online stock investment syndicate targeting South Korean nationals with the arrest of 28 foreigners, including two women, in Bandar Sri Indah here yesterday. Tawau Police Chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said the syndicate
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Selangor leads chip talent push with new Malaysia–Brazil semiconductor programme
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Malaysia and Brazil have partnered to develop integrated circuit (IC) design talent through the launch of ChampionCHIP eXperience, Malaysia Edition, on Thursday. The launch, held in conjunction with Semicon Southeast Asia, underscores Malaysia’s commitment to
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MetMalaysia warns of severe weather in Klang Valley, Melaka, Perak, other states
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a short-term weather warning, forecasting thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds across multiple states and federal territories until 1.00 pm. Issued at 10.30 am, the advisory highlights severe
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Guan Eng: Bank profits surged RM6.5b, time to help struggling MSMEs with relief package
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — The government should urgently channel RM5 billion in interest-free loans and a one-year loan moratorium to help struggling small businesses, Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng said today, arguing that strong banking profits justify broader support
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