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RM15,000 gone in just one click

PETALING JAYA: It began with what looked like a routine invitation he had received countless times.

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Woman risks life to tail ‘cheating’ hubby

A WOMAN in Xinjiang, China, clung to the back of a lorry driven by her husband after she suspected that he was cheating on her, China Press reported.

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Community farm provides fresh alternative as food prices rise

GEORGE TOWN: Fifteen volunteers and RM100,000 from the federal government have given folks in Kampung Kastam here a community farm many would envy.

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‘Many jump ship for better wages’

PETALING JAYA: Many Malaysian seafarers are jumping ship. And that's because the wages being offered – from ratings (crew) to senior officers – trail way behind what others offer, says the Association of Malaysian Maritime Professionals (Ikmal).

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Malaysian maritime industry facing shortage of locals joining the workforce

PETALING JAYA: A shortage of seafarers is deepening Malaysia's reliance on foreign maritime labour, raising concerns about workforce development and the sustainability of national shipping interests.

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Johor tour bus operators struggle to stay afloat

JOHOR BARU: Tour bus operators in Johor are struggling to stay afloat as the lack of diesel subsidies continues to expose them to volatile fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.

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Diesel and petrol theft cases reported in Penang

BUTTERWORTH: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has recorded eight diesel misappropriation cases in Penang this year, with total seizures amounting to RM415,877.

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Oil, gas prices may stay high even if conflict ends soon

PETALING JAYA: The damage to oil and gas production and refining infrastructure will take months, if not years, to be fully restored even if the Middle East conflict ends immediately.

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Spike in diesel prices set to hike inflation

PETALING JAYA: A sharp increase in diesel prices is expected to drive up inflation and strain businesses, with early signs already emerging in transportation and construction sectors.

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Biofuels can play supporting role

PETALING JAYA: As fossil diesel prices rise, attention is turning to whether Malaysia's biodiesel blending programme can do more to cushion Malaysia from global supply shocks and what it would take to scale it up responsibly

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Teen girl found dead at home in Sg Buloh

KUALA LUMPUR: A 13-year-old girl has been found dead at a residence in Sungai Buloh near here.

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Zara 'expressed hatred' for her mum in diary, inquest hears

KOTA KINABALU: A forensic psychiatrist has told the Coroner's Court here that the diary of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir indicated she had strong feelings, including hatred, against her mother and no longer wanted to live with her family.

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Religious school in JB partially destroyed in fire

JOHOR BARU: Fifteen students and three teachers of Maahad Tahfiz Sains Al Insyirah in Taman Tampoi Utama near here escaped a fire that destroyed the dormitory and multipurpose hall of the religious school on Thursday (April 2) afternoon.

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Three killed in accident near Segamat

SEGAMAT: Three people have been killed on the spot in an accident involving three vehicles at KM212 Jalan Johor Baru-Seremban.

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Sarawak Governor conveys Good Friday, Easter greetings to Christians

KUCHING: Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi have conveyed greetings and warm wishes to Christians in conjunction with Good Friday and Easter this weekend.

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Ampang, Sri Petaling lines fully resume after power disruption

KUALA LUMPUR: Services on the Ampang/Sri Petaling Line fully resumed at 5.52pm on Thursday (April 2) following a power supply disruption between the Awan Besar and Sri Petaling stations.

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Terengganu PERKESO rehab centre to boost recovery, re-employment

PETALING JAYA: A new Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) Rehabilitation Centre in Terengganu is set to boost rehabilitation services and help injured workers return to employment, says Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.

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Only those travelling more than 8km allowed to WFH, says PSD

PETALING JAYA: Only civil servants who stay more than 8km away from the office will be allowed to work from home three times per week.

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Anwar chairs global energy crisis special meeting with MB, CMs

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has chaired a special meeting of mentris besar and chief ministers to review developments in the global energy crisis following the conflict in the Middle East.

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Proposed cable car for Mount Kinabalu must prioritise conservation, says minister

KOTA KINABALU: Any proposal to have a cable car in the Mount Kinabalu area must adhere to environmental sustainability and conservation principles, says Datuk Jafry Ariffin.