Sabah & Sarawak

Kiulu students encouraged to lead through community clubs

KOTA KINABALU: Youths, particularly those in institutions of higher learning, can play a vital role in community development by forming student clubs that foster leadership and social engagement.

Nation

Putra Heights inferno: 'Home safety first, too early for legal action', says residents association

KUALA LUMPUR: The safety of a liveable home is a higher priority than legal action for residents in the aftermath of the gas pipeline fire on April 1, said deputy chairman of the Putra Harmoni Residents Association, Francis Koh.

Nation

Hold introduction of additional taxes this year, urges FMM after new US tariffs

PETALING JAYA: The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) is urging the government to postpone the introduction of new taxes due to the 24% tariff rate on Malaysian imports by the United States.

Nation

Queen visits Bukit Chandan royal mausoleum

IPOH: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, visited the Al-Ghufran Royal Mausoleum Bukit Chandan in Kuala Kangsar, Perak on Thursday (April 3).

Sabah & Sarawak

Sarawak to gazette dedicated gas corridors, says Abang Jo

KUCHING: Dedicated gas corridors will be developed under the Sarawak Gas Roadmap to prevent pipeline explosions like the incident in Putra Heights, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

Nation

JB housewife loses nearly RM290,000 to investment scam

JOHOR BARU: A local housewife claims she was cheated out of RM288,235 after investing in a scheme that was advertised on Facebook.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sandakan man escapes crashed car just before it bursts into flames

KOTA KINABALU: It was a close call for a man who lost control of his vehicle before crashing to the roadside near a petrol station at Mile 13, Sandakan.

Nation

Speed up free trade deal talks to soften impact of US tariffs, says biz group

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia must speed up ongoing free trade agreement talks and consider negotiating one with the United States to soften the impact of the Donald Trump administration's tariffs, says the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM).

Nation

Do not apply toothpaste, cream or lotion on burns, advises doctor

KUALA LUMPUR: Burn victims should not attempt self-treatment and use creams, lotions or toothpaste on affected areas as this can lead to complications or delay healing, says a doctor.

Nation

Putra Heights inferno: Our Raya dishes were still on the table, says victim who returned home

KUALA LUMPUR: The condition of homes left in disrepair following Tuesday's gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, has left some affected residents hesitant to return, despite being granted permission today.

Nation

PLUS expects over two million vehicles daily during Aidilfitri return travel period

KUALA LUMPUR: PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) anticipates more than two million vehicles per day on its highways for three days starting tomorrow, as travellers make their way back to the Klang Valley after the Aidilfitri holidays.

Sabah & Sarawak

Man killed in collision on Jalan Bintulu-Miri

MIRI: A 36-year-old local man was killed and three others injured when a car and a lorry container collided on Jalan Bintulu-Miri on Thursday (April 3).

Nation

Putra Heights inferno: Don’t spread fake news, says Deputy Home Minister

PETALING JAYA: The public should not spread fake news or unverified information about the recent gas inferno in Putra Heights as it could cause confusion in the community, says Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.

Nation

Stick to PLUS travel schedule on your post-holiday return for a chance to win hotel vouchers, e-wallet credit

PETALING JAYA: To encourage travellers to plan their post-holiday journey, PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) is offering up to RM20,000 in prizes to those following its MyPLUS-TTA digital travel schedule.

Nation

Flash floods hit three villages in Jelebu

SEREMBAN: Heavy rain since midnight caused flash floods in three villages in Jelebu on Thursday (April 3).

Sabah & Sarawak

Sandakan village road blocked by massive boulder after landslide

KOTA KINABALU: A landslide sent a boulder crashing onto Jalan Buli Sim-Sim in Sandakan on Thursday (April 3) morning, forcing the authorities to shut down a 500m stretch.

Nation

Batu Pahat food court gutted in early morning blaze

BATU PAHAT: The Jeng Kuan Restaurant food court in Jalan Shah Bandar near here was gutted by fire in the wee hours of Thursday (April 3).

Nation

Putra Heights inferno: Victims urged to lodge police report

KUALA LUMPUR: Those affected by the gas pipeline fire in Putra Heights, including the victims, are advised to lodge police reports to facilitate the investigation process and distribution of assistance.

Sabah & Sarawak

S'wak's free tertiary education for selected courses a good start, says Premier's chief political secretary

KUCHING: Sarawak's free tertiary education scheme for selected courses starting next year is a good start which will benefit Sarawakian students, says Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman.

Nation

Kedah govt plans to ban aggressive dog breeds in residential areas

ALOR SETAR: The Kedah government is set to draft new guidelines that may prohibit the ownership of aggressive dog breeds as pets in residential areas across the state.