Nation

Nicotine delisting was a 'critical step' to regulate black market vape industry, says Dr Zaliha

PETALING JAYA: Former health minister Datuk Dr Zaliha Mustafa has defended her controversial 2023 decision to delist liquid nicotine from the Poisons Act 1952, describing it as a "critical step" to pull a multi-billion ringgit vape industry out of the black market.

Nation

Malaysia closely monitoring Global Sumud Flotilla near Gaza, says Anwar

IPOH: Malaysia will closely monitor the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) humanitarian aid mission as the participating ships have entered high-risk zones.

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BN to contest all 56 seats in Johor polls, says Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BARU: Barisan Nasional looks set to go into the much-speculated Johor Elections solo without cooperation with Pakatan Harapan.

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MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in southern peninsula, Borneo States until 7pm (May 16)

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in several states until 7pm on Saturday (May 16).

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Malaysia ratifies MEUPCA, strengthening partnership with EU

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has ratified the Framework Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation between Malaysia and the European Union (MEUPCA).

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Malaysia bolsters position in BRICS foreign ministers' meeting, says Tok Mat

NEW DELHI: Malaysia's participation in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting has strengthened the country's position in the intergovernmental organisation, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Sabah & Sarawak

Man nabbed with exotic wildlife meat at Semporna resort

SEMPORNA: A 23-year-old man was arrested for possession of exotic animals and wildlife meat during an operation to inspect resorts here.

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Anwar launches Paduri Madani Scheme to empower 29,000 B40 women entrepreneurs

IPOH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has launched the Paduri Madani Scheme to create 29,000 women entrepreneurs from the lower-income group.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sandakan hospital performs first complex jaw reconstruction surgery

SANDAKAN: Sabah's healthcare sector has recorded a major milestone after specialists from across the state came together at Hospital Duchess of Kent (HDOK) here to successfully perform the hospital's first complex "free flap" reconstructive surgery on a young man suffering from a massive jaw tumour.

Sabah & Sarawak

Fleet Card usage rules to be tightened to check abuse, Armizan

KOTA KINABALU: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry is drafting new regulations under the Supply Control Act 1961 to provide a clearer and more comprehensive legal framework governing the use of fleet cards for subsidised fuel.

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Govt to review, consider increasing allocation for Education Ministry

IPOH: The government will continue to review and consider increasing allocations to the Education Ministry from time to time, including efforts to strengthen digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

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Dr Sam is new Opposition Leader, says Perikatan

PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar is the new Opposition Leader, the coalition's supreme council decided on Saturday (May 16).

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Two women killed, teen injured in Klang hit-and-run, say cops

PETALING JAYA: Two women were killed while a teenage boy was injured in a hit-and-run accident at Jalan Pekan Baru, Bandar Baru Klang, on Friday (May 15).

Nation

Several states, Labuan on alert for thunderstorms, heavy rain until 4pm

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds, which are expected to affect several areas in Perak, Pahang, Johor, Sabah and Labuan until 4pm on Saturday (May 16).

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MCMC ramps up Safe Internet Campaign as online scam losses hit RM2.77bil

KULAI: The Communications Ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), is stepping up its Safe Internet Campaign following a sharp rise in online scam cases, which recorded losses of RM2.77bil last year, said Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching.

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Transport Ministry takes steps to ensure aviation sector stability

PUTRAJAYA: The Transport Ministry, together with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), has introduced several targeted intervention measures to ensure the stability of the country's aviation sector amid geopolitical uncertainties affecting industry operations and costs.

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TVET 2.0 to focus on IT, AI, robotics, says Zahid

IPOH: The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme curriculum will be restructured to focus more on Information Technology, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah exploring cheaper power sources amid rising tariffs

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government is studying more cost-efficient methods of electricity generation, including coal, as rising production costs continue to drive higher tariffs felt by consumers.

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Anwar calls on educators to rise above challenges for nation’s future

IPOH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said educators need to be big-hearted, accepting challenges and criticism positively, especially regarding shortcomings and problems involving students.

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Vending machine push pays off for food micro-entrepreneurs, says Economy Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The vending machine initiative is bearing fruit for micro food entrepreneurs, with many earning more than RM2,000 a month, says Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.