Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah Forestry: No illegal logging in Sook, social media claims ‘false and misleading’

KOTA KINABALU: There is no illegal logging taking place in the interior Sook district, says Sabah Chief Conservator of Forests Zulkifli Suara.

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MSME fuel costs may soar to 50% of operating expenses if Middle East conflict drags on

SHAH ALAM: Fuel costs for Malaysia's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) could surge to as much as 50% of total operating expenses if the conflict in the Middle East extends beyond May.

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Umno to weigh return of suspended leaders 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 next month.

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Perikatan to treat MIC's silence as rejection, says Takiyuddin

KOTA BARU: Perikatan secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said Perikatan will regard MIC as having rejected its offer to join the coalition if no official response is received soon.

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Seven Malaysian ships will leave Strait of Hormuz soon, says Mohamad Hasan

REMBAU: Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan says the seven Malaysian ships currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz will be able to sail back soon.

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Mindef to focus on economic empowerment instead of welfare aid for military vets, says Khaled

KOTA TINGGI: The Defence Ministry is shifting its approach towards supporting military veterans by focusing on long-term employment and economic empowerment rather than relying solely on welfare assistance, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

Sabah & Sarawak

Targeted diesel subsidy to be implemented in Sabah and Sarawak in phases, says Armizan

KOTA KINABALU: Allowing Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan to continue enjoying subsidised diesel is not unfair because the government did not say the policy would never be applied in these three regions, said Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

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Measures in place to safeguard Malbatt personnel in Lebanon, says Khaled

KOTA TINGGI: Malaysian peacekeeping troops in Lebanon remain safe despite recent encounters with the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

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Contingency plans ready to ensure adequate water supply in Melaka, says state exco member

MELAKA: Treated water supply in the historic city remains stable and sufficient to meet current demand despite the recent dry spell, says Datuk Hameed Mytheen Kunju Basheer.

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Road closure in Maran for Panguni Uthiram festival

KUANTAN: The main road in front of the Sri Maranthandavar Temple in Sungai Jerik, Maran, as well as the surrounding areas, will be temporarily closed to facilitate the Panguni Uthiram festival.

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Perak Mufti Dept urges ‘Tidur Lambak’ organisers to consult religious authorities

IPOH: The Perak State Mufti Department has advised organisers of the "Tidur Lambak" mass sleep event to refine its implementation and consult religious authorities before proceeding.

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Government issues firm warning on subsidy abuse amid global conflict

PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has issued a stern warning that any attempt by individuals or syndicates to take advantage of the current global conflict will not be tolerated.

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Unemployed man arrested for slapping teen at Pasar Seni LRT station

KUALA LUMPUR: A man has been arrested for allegedly slapping a teenager at a food outlet at the Pasar Seni LRT station on Tuesday (March 24).

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Post-Raya travel surge slows traffic on major highways

KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on several major highways nationwide has begun to build up and slow as of 11am on Saturday (March 28), as travellers make their way back after the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday.

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Traveller PERKESO scheme planned for 400,000 Malaysians working in Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resources Ministry is in the final stages of submitting a proposal to the Cabinet to introduce a Traveller Scheme under the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO), aimed at protecting more than 400,000 Malaysians who commute daily to work in Singapore.PERKESO

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Malaysia to send diplomatic note to Philippines rejecting its claim on Sabah

REMBAU: Malaysia will send a diplomatic note to the Philippines Govt to reject any claims on Sabah, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

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MetMalaysia: Perlis, Parts of Kedah, Perak at level 2 heatwave

KUALA LUMPUR: Five districts in Kedah, Hulu Perak in Perak and the whole of Perlis recorded a Level 2 heatwave, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

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Malaysia, Cambridge to partner on urban platform under economic framework

PETALING JAYA: The Housing and Local Government Ministry has proposed to establish a Malaysia-Cambridge Urban platform to advance sustainable development goals under the Madani economic framework.

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‘She said yes’: Bella Astillah gets engaged to Syed Saddiq

PETALING JAYA: Actress Bella Astillah and Muar Member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman have announced their engagement.

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Penang deepens ties with Latin America as global chip supply chains shift

PETALING JAYA: Penang is positioning itself to deepen ties with Latin America as global semiconductor supply chains rapidly restructure, says Penang Port Commission chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin.