Nation

Cops cripple illicit cigarette syndicate in Seri Kembangan

PETALING JAYA: Police seized contraband cigarettes worth about RM1.02mil in a raid under Ops Taring Alpha 1 at a house in Seri Kembangan on Wednesday night (Apr 22).

Sabah & Sarawak

Nearly two tonnes of dried sea cucumber seized during ops in Sibu

SIBU: A total of 1.8 tonnes of dried sea cucumber were seized in an integrated operation here. Dried sea cucumbers are marine species protected under the Wildlife Protection Ordinance 1998.

Nation

TikTok creator arrested for wearing police gear in viral video

SUBANG JAYA: A local man has been arrested following a viral TikTok video showing him wearing a police vest and helmet bearing official insignia without authorisation.

Sabah & Sarawak

Pandikar pulls Usno out from GRS, resigns from state govt posts

KOTA KINABALU: USNO president Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia has pulled his party out of the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition government.

Nation

MMEA to deploy two motherships in South China Sea

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will deploy two upco­ming Multi-Purpose Mission Ships (MPMS) in the South China Sea to strengthen maritime security operations, says its director-­general Maritime Admiral Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah.

Nation

Penang hawkers, wet market operators, get plastic ban reprieve

GEORGE TOWN: Hawkers and wet market traders in Penang will be exempt when the single-use plastic bag ban comes into effect on Sept 1 until suitable alternatives are found.

Nation

Govt steps up efforts to boost food supply

KUALA LUMPUR: Measures to ensure the country's food supply remains stable and sufficient will be strengthened amid the global supply crisis, says Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu (pic).

Nation

Plans to increase water level in Sg Ulu Sedili

KOTA TINGGI: Cloud seeding is expected to be carried out for two days, to help increase the water level at a water treatment plant here, which supplies water to some 4,000 people, who have been forced to endure water cuts due to the dry season.

Nation

New missile deals to strengthen TLDM combat capabilities 

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) is set to strengthen its combat capabilities with the acquisition of surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles for its littoral mission ship (LMS) Batch 2 fleet, expected to be delivered next year.

Nation

Over 300 foreigners cry foul over RM8bil scam by Malaysian

KUALA LUMPUR: For more than three years, the numbers on their screens told a convincing story.

Nation

Diesel shipments to Australia not locally produced

PETALING JAYA: Diesel shipments reportedly bound for Australia and labelled as originating "from Malaysia" do not involve locally produced fuel, says the Prime Minister's Office.

Nation

Cost-of-living plan in motion

PUTRAJAYA: The proposed new National Cost-of-Living Action Plan, which was scheduled for launch in the second quarter this year, will be discussed at the National Economic Action Council (MTEN) next Tuesday, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Nation

King extends contribution to help fire victims 

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has graciously extended a personal contribution to assist families affected by the fire tragedy in Kampung Bahagia, Sandakan.

Nation

JPM warns against open burning as it records 1,315 fires 

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has recorded 1,315 cases of open burning since January this year.

Nation

Calls for equal permanent posts for pharmacists

PETALING JAYA: Equal opportunities should be given to pharmacists to hold permanent positions in the public healthcare system, similar to medical officers, says Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon (pic).

Nation

Associations: Medical glove prices steady for now, but may rise

PETALING JAYA: Although retail prices of medical grade gloves remain stable for now, stake­holders are not ruling out a price increase in the coming months.

Nation

Keeping tourism on track

PETALING JAYA: Flight cancellations from China ahead of the Labour Day holiday have raised concerns over a potential dip in tourist arrivals to Malaysia ­during one of the busiest travel periods for Chinese nationals.

Nation

Four Undang to skip ceremony

SEREMBAN: The four Undang or ruling chiefs of Negri Sembilan are expected to stay away from the official opening ceremony of the state legislative assembly by the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir today.

Nation

PHEB provides RM50,000 for dialysis patients

THE Penang Hindu Endowments Board (PHEB) has provided a total of RM50,000 in assistance to dialysis patients, Makkal Osai reported.

Nation

Dad’s firm bankrupted by teen’s online spending spree

A TEENAGER in Henan, China, allegedly drove her father's company into bankruptcy after spending more than 17mil yuan (RM9.86mil) on livestream tips and online shopping, reported Sin Chew Daily.