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Govt to prioritise vital rural development projects amid fuel crisis, says Zahid
PUTRAJAYA: The Rural and Regional Development Ministry is restructuring its projects and plans for this year to prioritise those that mesh with efforts to cope with the current global fuel crisis, says its minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Raids in Semporna uncover wildlife, immigration, business offences
KOTA KINABALU: Wildlife, business, employment and customs offences were recorded during an integrated operation in Semporna district that began on Wednesday (April 1).
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Nation
WFH implementation may dampen domestic tourism, leisure spending, says group
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Association of Theme Parks & Family Attractions (Matfa) has called on the government to ensure implementation of the Work-From-Home (WFH) for the public sector will not have an impact on the domestic tourism industry.
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Nation
Ketum ring smashed in JB, 200 gas cylinders among equipment seized
JOHOR BARU: Three individuals have been arrested by the Customs Department, leading to the bust of a ketum processing and packaging syndicate operating in Taman Kempas Utama here for over a year.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Labuan-KK ferry service suspended due to rising costs
LABUAN: The nearly year-old Labuan-Kota Kinabalu-Labuan express ferry service has been suspended since the weekend because of rising fuel costs and high landing fees at the Jesselton Jetty Terminal in Kota Kinabalu.
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Nation
PPC moves to shield supply chains from global energy shocks
PETALING JAYA: The Penang Port Commission (PPC) is stepping up measures to keep supply chains running smoothly as global energy uncertainty continues to disrupt logistics and drive up costs.
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Nation
MCMC probes five for spreading false info on fuel price hike
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating five people suspected of disseminating false information regarding the increase in petrol and diesel prices on Threads.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Consumer group backs PM's call to support local goods amid rising costs
SIBU: The National Consumer Action Council (MTPN) Sarawak chapter strongly supports the Prime Minister's call to bolster the domestic economy as Malaysians continue to face rising living costs, says its president Lucas Lau.
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Nation
Lam Thye calls for special court to handle road accidents
KUALA LUMPUR: Special courts dedicated to handling road accident cases, particularly those involving deaths and serious injuries, are needed to ensure swifter justice for victims and their families says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
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Nation
UMW Toyota Motor expand’s electrified mobility solutions
PETALING JAYA: UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) marked a significant milestone in Malaysia's mobility journey with the introduction of battery electric vehicles, expanding the company's electrified mobility portfolio as part of its long-term commitment to advancing lower emissions mobility.
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Indonesia
Update: One dead as 7.4-magnitude quake hits Eastern Indonesia; tsunami warning issued but later removed
JAKARTA: A major 7.4-magnitude offshore quake struck the Northern Molucca Sea off Indonesia's historic spice island of Ternate early on April 2, the United States Geological Survey said, triggering a tsunami warning for neighbouring South-East Asian nations which was removed a couple hours later.
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Nation
Man, 71, killed at zebra crossing in Bayan Lepas
GEORGE TOWN: A 71-year-old man was killed after being hit by a car on a zebra crossing in Bayan Lepas.
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Tsunami warning triggered after quake off Indonesia’s coast
JAKARTA: A strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Thursday (April 2), triggering warning of tsunami along the coast of Indonesia.
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Nation
Govt withdraws appeal over Pastor Koh classified report
PUTRAJAYA: The government has withdrawn its appeal against the Kuala Lumpur High Court's decision to grant access to a classified report to Pastor Raymond Koh's family.
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Nation
Daily updates by Fadillah on response to energy crisis
PUTRAJAYA: Daily briefings will be held by the government from today to update the public on measures addressing the ongoing global energy crisis and the Middle East conflict, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
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Nation
MAG-nificent return to MATTA Fair
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) announces the return of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) as its Official Airline Partner and Premier Sponsor for the upcoming MATTA Fair April 2026, taking place from April 3 to 5 at Mitec Kuala Lumpur.
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Nation
SWCorp turns rubbish into record-holding art installations
SEPANG: Malaysia has become the first country in Asia to be recognised by Asean Records and Asia Records for a nationwide recycled sculpture initiative.
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Nation
Swift action urged to help rakyat manage rising fuel costs
PETALING JAYA: Immediate steps must be taken to cushion the impact of rising global fuel costs on consumers amid pressure on the global energy market due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, says the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca).
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Nation
Revive Covid-19-era support measures, say businesses
PETALING JAYA: Stakeholders are calling on the government to roll out Covid-19-era support measures, including loan moratoriums and targeted subsidies, amid global energy supply disruptions and rising fuel costs.
