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Most Malaysians against Najib getting royal pardon, survey finds

KUALA LUMPUR: The majority of Malaysians believe that Datuk Seri Najib Razak should not receive a royal pardon over his corruption conviction, a survey found.

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Pasir Gudang - Kempas Baru cargo rail line to include passenger services, says Loke

JOHOR BARU: The cargo-only Pasir Gudang–Kempas Baru railway line will soon be upgraded to accommodate passenger services, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

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Ipoh council to study other waste treatment methods after thermal plant plan put on hold

KAMPAR: The plan to build a thermal waste treatment plant at the landfill in Papan has been put on hold.

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Boost for hydrogen fuel with launch of RM15mil pilot project

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has taken a significant step towards a clean energy future with the Mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station (MHRS) development project, which will function as a driver of innovation in the hydrogen-based mobility sector.

Sabah & Sarawak

EV plates must meet JPJ specs, even if not mandatory, says Sarawak Transport Minister

KUCHING: All electric vehicle (EV) dealers and owners in Sarawak should ensure their number plates comply with the Road Transport Department's (JPJ) ePlate's specifications, even though it is currently not mandatory.

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PERKESO grace period for errant bosses extended to May 31, says Sim

KUALA LUMPUR: Employers who have yet to register their workers under the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) and have outstanding contributions are given until May 31 to do so, says Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah polls: Spirit of consensus in every step of BN-PH seat talks, says Bung

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Harapan's collaboration aims to secure a "genuine mandate" from the people in the upcoming 17th state election, says Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin.

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Fire destroys two storage containers in Semenyih

KAJANG: Two containers in Semenyih, used for temporary storage, have been razed in a fire.

Sabah & Sarawak

That stinks: Driver loses control of car, careens into sewage plant

KOTA KINABALU: A mother and son had a stinky mishap when the car they were travelling in fell into a sewage plant along Taman Kingfisher near here Friday (May 9).

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Selangor Sultan describes trip to World Expo Osaka as learning process

SHAH ALAM: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has expressed his delight over the experience and knowledge gained during his recent visit to the 2025 World Expo Osaka in Kansai Japan.

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Teachers, retirees the favourite targets of scammers on social media

JERTIH: Teachers and retirees who share personal updates such as retirement plans or feelings of loneliness on social media are increasingly being targeted by online scammers.

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Four-vehicle crash on North-South Expressway kills two women

KULAI: A four-vehicle crash on the North-South Expressway has killed two women, while 15 others, including children, survived.

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Nearing 100, Malaysian ex-PM Dr M blasts 'old world' Trump

PUTRAJAYA (AFP): Former Malaysian prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is giving US President Donald Trump three months before his fellow Americans force him to rethink his stringent global tariff strategy, accusing the US leader of "living in an old world".

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PKR polls: Eleven names officially entered for party veep posts

PETALING JAYA: Eleven names have officially entered the race for four PKR vice-presidency posts on Friday (May 9), signalling a potentially competitive contest in the party's upcoming internal election slated for May 21.

Sabah & Sarawak

24,000 litres of smuggled diesel seized in Kuala Baram raid

MIRI: The Marine Police Region 5 seized 24,000 litres of illegal diesel in Kuala Baram during an operation targeting the smuggling of controlled goods.

Sabah & Sarawak

A chance to change: Prison Dept's Hijrah Kasih programme spurs reform through skills training, family support

KOTA KINABALU: Prisoners – or "prospects", as the Prison Department aims to refer to them from now on – should not view jail terms as the end of the line for them but an opportunity to turn over a new leaf.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah polls: Pakatan and Barisan join forces

KOTA KINABALU: Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional have agreed to work together in the upcoming Sabah state election.

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Anwar congratulates Catholics worldwide on Pope Leo's election

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated the Catholic faithful around the world and in Malaysia on the election of the new pope.

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Food security game-changer: Malaysia entering cultured meat revolution

KUALA LUMPUR: Scientist Dr Mohamad Hafizi Abu Bakar poked suspiciously at the shiny light brown substance on the plate.

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Building on Malaysia’s aerospace partnerships

SHAH ALAM: The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry will engage more aviation companies to pursue strategic partnerships that enhance Malaysia's aerospace capabilities, says its deputy secretary-general (industry) Datuk Hanafi Sakri.