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Malaysian Media Council enters Phase 2 of complaints mechanism

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Media Council (MMM) enters Phase 2 of its Complaints Mechanism, effective from April 8 to 30.

Sabah & Sarawak

Woman fined RM4,500 for threatening father with knife

KOTA KINABALU: An unemployed woman has been fined RM4,500 or 10 months' jail for threatening her father with a knife.

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Work From Handphone: Fahmi says public communication will remain seamless during WFH transition

PUTRAJAYA: Public sector productivity and government communications will not be compromised during the upcoming Work From Home (WFH) period, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

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Fahmi: Hadi should consult Terengganu MB over fuel facts before accusing govt of deception

PUTRAJAYA: PAS President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang should have consulted the Terengganu Mentri Besar for facts regarding fuel price adjustments instead of accusing the government of "deceiving" the people, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

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DNAA for Zahid over 47 corruption charges against public interest, court told

PUTRAJAYA: The Attorney General's decision to grant a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) to Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi over 47 corruption charges involving Yayasan Akalbudi funds is against public interest, the Court of Appeal has been told.

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Over 6,700 SPM with 10As or more to get matriculation offers

PETALING JAYA: All 6,717 candidates who obtained 10As and above in the 2025 SPM examination will be offered places in the Matriculation Programme for the 2026/2027 session, says the Education Ministry.

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Media must be allowed to perform duties unhindered, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Journalists must be given full freedom to carry out their professional duties if they identify themselves as members of the press, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

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Govt to evaluate aviation, hospitality sectors as Visit Malaysia Year extends to 2027

PUTRAJAYA: A comprehensive evaluation of the aviation and hospitality sectors will be carried out to ensure the success of the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

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Misunderstanding occurred between police and press covering Cheras gang attack, says KL chief cop

KUALA LUMPUR: The police will foster better cooperation with the media to prevent any misunderstanding from occurring, says city police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus.

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Police presence at border petrol stations being considered to deter fuel smuggling, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: The government is considering the deployment of police officers to petrol stations located along the country's borders.

Sabah & Sarawak

Tawau resort raid sees 80 'tourists' nabbed for involvement in online scam syndicate

KOTA KINABALU: A large group of foreigners pretending to be tourists at a resort were arrested for involvement in an online scam syndicate.

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National Disaster Management Council to streamline emergency response strategies nationwide

PUTRAJAYA: In order to streamline the country's emergency response strategies, the government will be setting up the National Disaster Management Council, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

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Asahan residents to get stable water supply with RM11.6mil project, says Melaka MB

MELAKA: Asahan folks can look forward to a more stable and sufficient water supply following a new state government project.

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MCMC opens 42 investigation papers into fake news surrounding global energy crisis

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has initiated 42 investigation papers following the widespread dissemination of false information regarding the global energy crisis and ongoing conflicts in Western Asia.

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Man jailed 165 years for raping his two daughters

PETALING JAYA: A 54-year-old man has been sentenced to 165 years in prison and caning after pleading guilty to raping his two daughters.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sarawak co-hosting of SEA Games a boost for sports development, says state minister

KUCHING: Sarawak's co-hosting of the SEA Games next year will boost sports and athlete development in the state.

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Elderly man dies after falling from bridge at highway near Seremban

SEREMBAN: A 74-year-old man died after falling from a bridge and onto the North-South Expressway (NSE) on Wednesday (April 8).

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Grass cutter caught with child porn video jailed six months

PARIT: A grass cutter has been sentenced to six months' jail by two separate courts after pleading guilty to possessing 342 obscene videos, including those involving children.

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Court reserves judgment on Guan Eng, wife and businesswoman's appeal to strike out charges over RM11.6mil hostel project

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal on Wednesday (April 8) has reserved its judgment in the appeal by former chief minister Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew, and businesswoman Phang Li Koon to strike out their corruption charges involving a foreign workers' hostel project worth RM11.6mil.

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Woman hanging up clothes stumbles on king cobra

KUALA TERENGGANU: A woman who was hanging up clothes to dry in Kampung Banggol Katong here had a terrifying encounter with a king cobra measuring over three metres long.