Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah seeks assurances on state's special rights before implementing border agency, says Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah will defer the policy and implementation of the Malaysia Border Control and Protection Agency in the state until assurances are obtained that there will be no erosion of the state's special rights, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

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Negri Sembilan offers 20% rent cut for 5,199 council tenants from June to December

SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan state government has agreed to provide a 20% rental reduction for all tenants of local authority premises from June to December this year, involving a total cost of RM1.4mil.

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Over 100,000 litres of diesel seized in Ulu Tiram smuggling bust

JOHOR BAHRU: Region Two Marine Police Force seized 103,560 litres of diesel believed to have been misappropriated, along with various equipment worth a total of RM1.327mil, during Ops Taring Landai at two premises in Ulu Tiram on Tuesday (May 12).

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Mohamad Hasan joins BRICS Foreign Ministries' meeting in New Delhi on May 14-15

NEW DELHI: Malaysia's participation in the upcoming BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in India reflects the country's push to strengthen economic resilience, accelerate digital transformation and expand cooperation with emerging global economies.

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Negri cops bust illegal e-waste ops worth RM47.6mil

SEREMBAN: Negri Sembilan police have busted illegal electronic waste (e-waste) processing operations, with seized items estimated to be worth more than RM47mil, following separate raids on three factory premises in the district over the past two months.

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Cops monitoring situation following Pasir Puteh MP's remarks on Prophet Muhammad's companions

KUALA LUMPUR: The police are monitoring the situation following comments made by Pasir Puteh MP Datuk Dr Nik Muhammad Zawawi Salleh regarding the Prophet Muhammad's companions.

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About 700,000 traders to benefit from Agro Penjaja-i initiative, says Agrobank

PUTRAJAYA: About 700,000 licensed traders under various hawker associations stand to benefit from Agrobank's Agro Penjaja-i initiative, which aims to empower traders and micro-entrepreneurs, particularly in navigating global economic uncertainties.

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FMBA: Local businesses want to be part of proposed Turap development

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federation of Malaysian Business Associations (FMBA) is calling for formal industry engagement in the development of the proposed Universal Recruitment Advanced Platform (Turap), stating that businesses want to be partners in reforming the nation's foreign labour system.

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State Health Department probing possible leptospirosis cluster linked to Kuala Pilah recreation park

KLANG: The Negeri Sembilan Health Department confirmed it is investigating a suspected leptospirosis cluster linked to a recreation park in Kuala Pilah.

Sabah & Sarawak

More than 10,000 litres of subsidised diesel recovered in Sandakan raid

PETALING JAYA: Thousands of litres of subsidised diesel have been found after a raid in Jalan Labuk in Sandakan by Bukit Aman earlier Wednesday (May 13).

Sabah & Sarawak

Man nabbed after 22 protected white-rumped shamas seized in Penampang

KOTA KINABALU: A 55-year-old man was detained after 22 protected white-rumped shamas, locally known as Murai Batu, were seized during an integrated wildlife operation in Penampang on Tuesday (May 12).

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Penang recorded over 22,000 Year One applications as of April 15, state assembly told

GEORGE TOWN: Penang recorded 22,103 applications for Year One enrolment in 2027, as of April 15, says state trade and national unity committee chairman Goh Choon Aik.

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Fuel prices May 14-20: Diesel, unsubsidised RON95, RON97 reduced

KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of unsubsidised RON95 petrol and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will be reduced by 15sen and 30sen, respectively, while RON97 will drop 20sen to RM4.70 per litre from May 14-20.

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Govt takes steps to maintain food security, supply chain ahead of expected price hikes

PUTRAJAYA: The government is anticipating a possible increase in food prices in the second half of the year due to the unresolved conflict in the Middle East, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

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China

Asean, China can no longer delay South China Sea Code of Conduct, experts say

KUALA LUMPUR: (Bernama) Amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea and rising fears of a major power confrontation, maritime experts say Asean and China can no longer afford delays in concluding a substantive Code of Conduct (COC) to prevent disputes from spiralling into open conflict and destabilising the region.

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Rafizi, Nik Nazmi to announce political direction on Sunday (May 17), invites the public

KLANG: Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli and former PKR vice president Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad will announce their next move in politics this Sunday (May 17).

Sabah & Sarawak

End of road for SFI after it fails to get leave to appeal to apex court

KOTA KINABALU: It is the end of the road for Sabah Forest Industries Sdn Bhd (SFI) after it failed to obtain leave to appeal to the Federal Court against a Sept 10, 2025, decision declaring it lawfully wound-up and hopelessly insolvent.

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Cabinet condemns MP's remarks on Prophet Muhammad's companions

KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet has strongly condemned a statement made by Pasir Puteh MP Datuk Dr Nik Muhammad Zawawi Salleh, describing remarks deemed insulting towards the companions of Prophet Muhammad as unacceptable, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

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Germany eyes deeper economic footprint in Johor, 70 business reps visit JS-SEZ

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Germany is looking to deepen its economic footprint in Johor, with about 70 German business representatives set to explore opportunities in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).