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Rescued sun bear cub begins new chapter at Sepilok centre

SANDAKAN: A sun bear cub found in a quiet Keningau village is now under the care of the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre (BSBCC).

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Fuel to Australia does not originate from Malaysia, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: The 200 million litres of diesel reportedly headed to Australia, does not originate from Malaysia, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Sabah & Sarawak

Warisan opens all positions for contest in coming party polls

KOTA KINABALU: Parti Warisan says it will allow contests for all party posts in its coming internal elections as it prepares for the next general election.

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Call for fairness as pharmacists seek permanent roles

PETALING JAYA: Pharmacists should be given an equal pathway to permanent positions in the public healthcare system, similar to medical officers, says Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon.

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Founder, manager of unregistered childcare centre charged with operating without licence

SHAH ALAM: The founder and manager of a childcare centre here pleaded not guilty in the Shah Alam Magistrate's Court on Wednesday (April 22) to charges of operating without approval.

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Bike mechanic and single father move Malaysian hearts again

PETALING JAYA: A simple act of kindness a roadside mechanic showed a single father has once again struck a chord with Malaysians, with a follow-up video capturing a deeply emotional exchange between the two.

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RTM Pulls Cleopatra in Space After Viewer Complaints

PETALING JAYA: Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) has stopped broadcasting the animated series Cleopatra in Space.

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Tuanku Muhriz to open Negri Sembilan assembly despite ouster attempt

SEREMBAN: The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, will officially open the first meeting of the fourth session of the 15th Negri Sembilan legislative assembly on Thursday (April 23) despite an attempt to depose him, says Datuk Mohd Zafir Ibrahim.

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Sarawak Customs seizes almost RM2mil worth of contraband in Bintulu warehouse

BINTULU: The Customs Department has seized almost RM2mil worth of contraband cigarettes and liquor during a raid on a warehouse here.

Sabah & Sarawak

King extends personal contribution to Sandakan 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.

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Perak confident in drawing investors despite BYD uncertainty, says MB

IPOH: Although the state is disappointed regarding Chinese EV manufacturer BYD, it hopes the issue will not discourage other investors, says Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.

Sabah & Sarawak

Nadma calls for disaster coordination

KOTA KINABALU: The National Disaster Management Agency says disaster response and management require continued coordination among agencies, academics, security forces and the public.

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Federal Court rules caning is constitutional

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court has dismissed review applications by three prisoners seeking to set aside their whipping sentences, ruling that the punishment is constitutional.

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Divorced woman, children threatened over ex-husband’s loan shark debt

KUALA LUMPUR: A 50-year-old woman who works as a manager is living in fear with her children after being repeatedly harassed by loan sharks over an alleged debt incurred by her ex-husband, despite their divorce last year.

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Apex court fixes May 13 to hear Isa Samad's review in RM3.1mil graft case

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Court has fixed May 13 to hear a review filed by former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad in his graft case involving RM3.09mil for a hotel purchase in Sarawak.

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Penang civil servants will not WFH for now, says CM

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang state executive council has decided not to implement the work-from-home (WFH) policy for state civil servants for the time being, says Chow Kon Yeow.

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Two accidents on Jalan Semenyih within hours, one rider hurt

KAJANG: Two separate road accidents occurred in the same area on Jalan Semenyih just hours apart, leaving one victim with minor injuries.

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MMEA to deploy two new vessels to bolster South China Sea security

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will deploy two upcoming Multi-Purpose Mission Ships (MPMS) in the South China Sea to strengthen security operations.

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Cops nab woman who allegedly asked hospital patients for payment

JOHOR BARU: Police have arrested a 27-year-old woman volunteering at Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA) here for allegedly asking patients for payment.

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1,000 litres of diesel seized, lorry driver held in Kampar raid

IPOH: A total of 1,000 litres of diesel was seized, and a lorry driver was detained following a raid at a petrol station in Kampar.