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Partially blind widower holds on after heartbreak

MELAKA: His family had been in turmoil ever since his 41-year-old wife was diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer last year.

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Four nabbed over death of young girl in Taiping

IPOH: Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the death of an eight-year-old girl in Taiping.

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Boosting local businesses

PETALING JAYA: In the first 100 days since taking over as Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister, Steven Sim has led multi-billion ringgit initiatives in support of local businesses.

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38-year-old dies in restaurant

MELAKA: A 38-year-old assistant technician died after collapsing while dining at a 24-hour restaurant in Bukit Katil here.

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Govt support eases burden of rising agricultural costs for padi farmers

KUALA LUMPUR: Padi farmers have welcomed the government's decision to maintain input subsidies and cash assistance, describing them as crucial amid rising global agricultural costs following ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

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Water levels drop at three Melaka dams

MELAKA: The recent dry spell has caused water levels at three main dams in Melaka to drop between 10% and 30%, says Datuk Hameed Mytheen Kunju Basheer.

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Aero Dili flight opens gateway to tourism

SEPANG: The inaugural Aero Dili flight to Kuala Lumpur Interna­tional Airport (KLIA) marks a significant step in strengthening connectivity between Malaysia and Timor-Leste, boosting trade, tourism and people-to-people ties, says Bendito dos Santos Freitas.

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M’sia should aim for 50% renewable energy by 2030, says Santiago

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia must accelerate its transition towards solar energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, says Asean Parlia­mentarians for Human Rights chairman Charles Santiago.

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Ex-navy man grows food, earns income from backyard

LUMUT: While many lament life's hardships, a retired Royal Malaysian Navy serviceman chose a different path, transforming his family's economic future through determination and resourcefulness.

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Doing more than ‘lights off’ for 20th Earth Hour

PETALING JAYA: A three-day event was held here for the first time to mark the 20th Earth Hour global event, says World Wide Fund for Nature Malaysia (WWF-Malaysia).

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Hot windy weather fuelling Kuching fires

KUCHING: A bush fire in Kampung Penasu in Daro, Mukah, has affected an area of about 10ha.

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Focus on employment for military veterans

KOTA TINGGI: Long-term employment and economic empowerment, rather than reliance solely on welfare assistance, will be the focus of support for military veterans, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

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Traveller Scheme to roll out soon

KUALA LUMPUR: A proposed Traveller Scheme to protect more than 400,000 Malaysians commuting daily to work in Singapore is among the key initiatives to be rolled out soon, says Datuk Seri R. Ramanan (pic).

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JPJ allows vertical driving schools

BALING: There are new guidelines for the setting up of driving institutes, including allowing training circuits to be built in high-rise buildings, warehouses and commercial premises, says Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli.

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Johor’s clean sweep against litterbugs

JOHOR BARU: More than 100 notices have been issued in Johor under the new anti-littering law since its enforcement began on Jan 1, says state executive ­councillor Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor.

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Umno to discuss returnees at April 17 meet

KOTA TINGGI: Applications by several former Umno leaders, including Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein and Khairy Jamaluddin, to rejoin the party will be tabled at the Umno supreme council meeting on April 17, says party vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

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Hunt on for individuals who set off fireworks from car

SHAH ALAM: Police are tracking several people suspected of setting off fireworks in a dangerous manner from the sunroof of a moving car at Persiaran Ficus, Section U15, here recently.

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M’sian tankers cleared for passage

REMBAU: The seven Malaysian tankers currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz would be able to sail soon, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

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Public urged to limit time spent outdoors

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has advised the public to limit time spent outdoors and reduce physical activity as key measures to mitigate health risks during the current heatwave.

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206 schools in Kedah to conduct PdPR for three days

ALOR SETAR: Schools in Kota Setar and Pendang will shift to Home-Based Teaching and Learning (PdPR) for three days from today until Tuesday due to the ongoing heatwave.