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Sabah & Sarawak

Masidi: Research key to effective policy

KOTA KINABALU: Data gathering and research are critical in shaping effective policies that can improve the livelihood of the people in Sabah, says State Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun.

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Scenic cruises, curated getaways

WITH nearly a century of expertise and Swiss roots, the family- owned Globus family of brands (Globus, Cosmos and Avalon Waterways) has inspired wanderlust, making the world more accessible to travellers through a diverse portfolio of vacation options.

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Girl with cerebral palsy completes 53km ultra marathon

AN 18-year-old girl with cerebral palsy made history after completing a 53km ultra marathon, earning recognition in the Malaysia Book of Records, Sinar Harian reported.

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Your ideal getaway starts here

APPLE Vacations once again returns to the MATTA Fair, offering travellers a range of exclusive deals and carefully curated itineraries designed for every type of journey.

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Joint U12 team gets second place

A FOOTBALL team made up of pupils from three rural Tamil schools in Melaka managed to finish second in an Under-12 tournament. Malaysia Nanban reported.

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Three nabbed in raid on Johor ketum processing factory

JOHOR BARU: A ketum drink processing and packaging outfit in Taman Kempas Utama has been busted by the Customs Department with the arrest of three people.

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Govt tightens energy use

PETALING JAYA: The government will tighten energy consumption controls nationwide, including setting air-conditioner temperatures at a minimum of 24°C, as part of measures to manage the impact of the global energy crisis.

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Singaporean, six others nabbed over drug distribution

JOHOR BARU: A Singaporean man and six others have been arrested by the police for being part of a drug repackaging and distributing syndicate.

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‘Court must protect cops in probe’

PUTRAJAYA: The High Court has a duty to protect the police in how they go about conducting their investigations.. The Court of Appeal was told..

Sabah & Sarawak

Forensic psychiatrist says Zara Qairina was emotionally vulnerable

KOTA KINABALU: A forensic psychiatric consultant told the Coroner's Court here that a psychological autopsy into the case of Zara Qairina Mahathir (pic) found that her death was most consistent with suicide.

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Azam Baki : ‘Corporate mafia’ a web of organised crime

PUTRAJAYA: A shadowy "corporate mafia" operating through legitimate business structures is fuelling a complex web of organised crime in Malaysia, says Tan Sri Azam Baki.

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Nationwide crackdown on banned e-waste begins

PUTRAJAYA: On March 30, 242 tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) were seized at Port Klang by a special task force. A few weeks earlier, the Customs Department seized 187 tonnes of e-waste at Northport. And that's barely the tip of the iceberg, says Tan Sri Azam Baki.

Sabah & Sarawak

Wildlife and customs offences uncovered

KOTA KINABALU: Wildlife, business, employment and customs offences were among those recorded during an integrated operation conducted in Semporna district.

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Tuanku Zara graces health event at Hospital UTAR

KAMPAR: Raja Permaisuri Perak Tuanku Zara Salim graced the World Health Day 2026 celebration at Hospital Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR).

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah tourism stays firmly on track

KUALA LUMPUR: Sabah's tourism industry remains firmly on track despite mounting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with no major flight cancellations recorded.

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‘Secondary depot mainly for train stabling’

PETALING JAYA: The secondary depot for the Mutiara Line (Penang LRT) is being proposed mainly for train stabling and day-to-day operational readiness, says Malaysia Rapid Transit Corp Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp).

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Facing forestry challenges with technology

KUALA LUMPUR: The Forestry Training Institute (Fortrain) needs to continue to strengthen training based on modern technology to ensure that trainees remain relevant and ready to face today's forestry challenges, says Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup.

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Exploring affordable travel options

AS 2026 continues to unfold, the spirit of travelling among Malaysians endures amid a backdrop of global uncertainty.

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Added load of pay-first system

GEORGE TOWN: The sharp rise in diesel prices, now at RM6.02 per litre, is straining many logistics and haulier operators despite their eligibility for the subsidised rate of RM2.15.

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UMW Toyota Motor expand’s electrified mobility solutions

PETALING JAYA: UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) marked a significant milestone in Malaysia's mobility journey with the introduction of battery electric vehicles, expanding the company's electrified mobility portfolio as part of its long-term commitment to advancing lower emissions mobility.