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Deputy minister says haj operations smooth, urges pilgrims to stay healthy before departure

SINTOK, April 27 — Haj arrangements for Malaysian pilgrims have so far proceeded smoothly, with flight operations to the Holy Land now in the active phase involving about 100 flights in total, Deputy Minister in the…

Malaysia’s strength in Islamic finance hailed as model for Muslim nations to resist Western networks

PUTRAJAYA, April 27 — Turkiye’s Necmeddin Bilal Erdogan has called on Muslim nations to learn from Malaysia’s Islamic finance sector to build financial systems that are not dependent on Western networks. Speaking as one…

MACC freezes fertiliser maker Cropmate’s bank accounts in money laundering probe

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Bank accounts belonging to fertiliser manufacturer Cropmate Bhd and its subsidiaries have been frozen as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption…

Miri man loses RM257,000 to bogus online stock scheme after meeting woman on app

KUCHING, April 27 — A local man in his 40s lost RM257,408 after falling victim to a fraudulent online stock investment scheme. Miri police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said police received a report on the incident…

Hong Kong’s civil service accountability system will end buck-passing mentality

Kudos to the Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan for introducing a two-tier civil service accountability system. This will include giving an independent statutory body, the Public Service Commission,…

Kelana Jaya fire damages two homes, four vehicles, no injuries reported

PETALING JAYA, April 27 — Two double-storey terrace houses and four vehicles were damaged in a fire at Jalan SS 5D/6 here last night, with no casualties reported. According to a report by New Straits Times , the…

Dirty kitchens cost five Machang eateries dearly as health officers order closures and slap fines

KOTA BHARU, April 27 — Five food premises in Machang have been ordered to close for 14 days after failing to meet required hygiene standards. Kelantan Health Director Datuk Dr Mohd Azman Yacob said the closure orders…

Hillside builds under scrutiny: Authorities say Genting, Cameron projects meet all rules

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Authorities have moved to ease concerns over major hillside developments in Genting Highlands and Cameron Highlands, saying the projects comply with all regulatory requirements and are located…

Treasury share cancellation, tax credits for strategic tech production

Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act Proposed by Rep. Lee Jung-mun (Democratic Party of Korea) Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Act on Restriction on…

Ipoh police chief promises transparent probe into viral video alleging officer misconduct

IPOH, April 27 — Ipoh police have opened an internal investigation to identify the location of an incident and personnel allegedly involved in taking money from a man, as shown in a viral social media video. Ipoh police…

MetMalaysia issues Level 1 hot weather alert as 15 areas swelter under rising heat

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) yesterday issued a Level 1 hot weather alert, or caution category, for 15 areas in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. In a statement,…

Court recess no time off: Chief Justice tells judges to stay on duty, clear backlog

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Judges across all levels have been instructed to remain on duty during court recess periods, with Chief Justice Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh stressing that the break does not amount to…

Malaysia told to stand united as Anwar warns of supply disruptions and spiralling global prices

PUTRAJAYA, April 27 — Malaysia must reinforce its national resilience to navigate a potential economic downturn driven by rising global costs and supply disruptions, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said…

Govt. starts rolling out cash aid for vulnerable groups amid Mideast crisis

Cash assistance for basic livelihood security recipients and other vulnerable groups began rolling out Monday as part of efforts to ease financial strains caused by rising oil prices amid the war in the Middle East. The…

Court set to begin ex-President Yoon's insurrection appeals trial

An appeals court was set to hold the first preliminary hearing of former President Yoon Suk Yeol's insurrection trial Monday over his failed 2024 martial law bid after a lower court sentenced him to life imprisonment.…

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Tai Po fire: Residents return to retrieve belongings, take final photos and mourn neighbours

Wang Fuk Court residents continued to return to their fire-scorched housing estate to collect personal belongings over the weekend. One family said they planned to take “one last photo” inside their flat, while a couple…

Under cover of trade truce with Trump, China expands economic pressure toolkit

Beijing is punishing those who shift supply chains from China, tightening rare ​earth licensing, banning foreign AI and cybersecurity tech and weighing curbs on its solar gear.

Najib drops his appeal for house arrest, court records show

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has stopped his court attempt to be put on house arrest in the SRC case, which means he is no longer asking the courts to enable him to spend the…

Australia news live: Wong heads to Japan, China and South Korea to secure fuel supply; new ADF armoured vehicles ordered

Foreign affairs minister begins another diplomatic tour to secure Australia’s fuel and energy supply chains. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Nationals MP says…