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Three nabbed trying to smuggle petrol, diesel across border into Thailand

KANGAR: The General Operations Force (GOF) detained three Thai men who were attempting to smuggle petrol and diesel into Thailand using modified vehicle tanks on Jalan Kangar-Padang Besar, near the Padang Besar Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security Complex (ICQS) on Thursday (March 26).

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Container falls off speeding trailer, causes traffic snarl in Port Klang

SHAH ALAM: Traffic was congested along Jalan Kem in Port Klang, near here, today after a container fell off a trailer believed to have been speeding.

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PM Anwar concludes Jakarta visit after meeting with Prabowo

JAKARTA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has concluded his special visit to Jakarta on Friday (March 27) after meeting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Istana Merdeka here.

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Fourteen rescued, seven nabbed in Melaka human trafficking raids

MELAKA: Police detained seven individuals for alleged involvement in human trafficking and rescued 14 others believed to be victims of forced labour here on Friday (March 27).

Sabah & Sarawak

Body of teen found after suspected croc attack

KUCHING: The body of a teenage boy who was suspected to have been a victim of a crocodile attack while bathing with his family along Sungai Sarawak in Kampung Segubang, Batu Kawa, was found on Friday (March 27) afternoon.

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Adjustments to Budi95 don't address fuel supply sustainability, claims Muhyiddin

PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has questioned the government's preparedness in facing the economic challenges resulting from the Middle East crisis.

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Anwar, Prabowo to step up diplomatic efforts on Middle East crisis

JAKARTA: Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to intensify diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the Middle East conflict, protect civilian lives, and open space for negotiations towards a peaceful and lasting resolution, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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WFH benefits both bosses and workers, says HR Ministry

PETALING JAYA: Private sector bosses have been urged to consider introducing flexible work arrangements, including work from home (WFH), based on their operational needs.

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Heatwave warning issued for three states, 13 other areas under warning level

KUALA LUMPUR: The state of Perlis, along with four districts in Kedah and one in Perak, are at heatwave level 2, while 13 other areas in Peninsular Malaysia are at level 1.

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House destroyed in afternoon blaze, no casualties reported

PETALING JAYA: A single-storey house was almost completely destroyed in a fire at Batu 8, Sijangkang, near Telok Panglima Garang, Kuala Langat, on Friday (March 27).

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CCTV captures woman dumping newborn in rubbish bin, probe underway

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have obtained CCTV footage showing an unidentified woman allegedly abandoning a newborn baby girl in a rubbish bin outside a house in Taman Putra Ampang.

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Police investigating alleged extortion by Wangsa Maju resident reps

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have received three reports over a viral video alleging that a member of the Federal Territories Residents' Representative Council (MPP) solicited protection money from a massage parlour in Wangsa Maju.

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Penang govt mulls WFH arrangements, awaiting federal instructions

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang state government is studying the implementation of working from home (WFH) for civil servants following challenges arising from rising fuel prices, particularly diesel, amid the West Asia crisis.

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Armed Forces deploy to borders against fuel subsidy misuse

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) are deploying assets and resources to the borders to combat the diversion and leakage of fuel subsidies.

Sabah & Sarawak

Warisan reps want MACC to give updates on Sabah mining scandal probe

KOTA KINABALU: Parti Warisan assemblymen have sent a memorandum to the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) here to demand an update on the mining scandal allegedly involving state leaders.

Sabah & Sarawak

Diesel price cap in Sabah, Sarawak eases burden on rural communities

KUCHING: The government's decision to maintain diesel prices in Sabah and Sarawak has been welcomed by rural and inland communities who rely heavily on the fuel for their livelihoods.

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Iran seeks 'complete' end to war; Pezeshkian, Anwar discuss conflict

TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Tehran is seeking a 'complete' end to the ongoing war with the United States and Israel and aims to ensure security and peace in the Middle East.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah not a commodity to solve foreign problems, say political parties after Philippines' senator's remarks

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is not a commodity to solve issues faced by other countries, says Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah Youth.

Nation

Anwar arrives in Jakarta for talks

JAKARTA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has arrived in Jakarta for a special visit to discuss escalating geopolitical developments in the Middle East and strengthen Malaysia-Indonesia bilateral cooperation.

Sabah & Sarawak

MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in Sabah and Sarawak until 6pm (March 27)

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in several states until 6pm on Friday (March 27).