Sabah & Sarawak

Early morning tremor rattles Kundasang

KOTA KINABALU: A mild earthquake, registering 3.5 on the Richter scale, jolted Kundasang early in the morning, causing a brief shake in the highland town during the quiet hours before dawn.

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Extra RM5bil in aid for MSMEs

KUALA LUMPUR: A further RM5bil facility under the Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan (SJPP) scheme is now available to assist micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) facing the impact of the Middle East conflict.

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Climate burns hole in pet owners’ wallets

KUALA LUMPUR: Caring for pets during unpredictable wea­ther requires owners to adapt their routines and often leads to increased expenses.

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All eyes on Negri assembly 

SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan state legislative assembly sitting is usually a quiet affair. But the opening of the assembly tomorrow has become a closely watched one after an unprecedented move to depose the state Ruler.

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No horsing around with animal safety in erratic weather

CYBERJAYA: Most pet owners are well aware of how to care for their pets during unpredictable weather, says Department of Veterinary Services director-­general Datuk Dr Mohd Noor Hisham Mohd Haron.

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MACC arrests enforcement officer over RM11,000 bribery case

GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Penang has detained an enforcement officer on suspicion of soliciting and accepting about RM11,000 in bribes in exchange for protecting foreign workers from legal action.

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Pandan Wanita PKR urges clarification on Rafizi Ramli corruption probe

PETALING JAYA: The status of investigations into corruption allegations involving Pandan MP Rafizi Ramli by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) must be clarified to the public, says Roasiah Ramli.

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Court sentences 33 to another 10 months' jail over attack on Cheras karaoke centre

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 33 individuals were fined RM3,000 and sentenced to an additional 10 months' jail each by the High Court here after pleading guilty to trespassing and committing mischief at a karaoke centre in Cheras.

Singapore

Malaysia joins roundtable session on Straits of Malacca issues at Singapore Maritime Week 2026

Malaysia took part in a roundtable session in Singapore on Tuesday to discuss the current situation in the Strait of Malacca, in line with its commitment to ensuring that freedom of navigation in the area continues to be safeguarded.

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Migrant smuggling syndicate busted with 10 people nabbed in Johor

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Police crippled a migrant smuggling syndicate after arresting nine Indonesian men and one local man in two raids in Tanjung Kupang here.

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Govt will not remain idle in face of global crisis, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says that the government will not remain idle in facing the global supply crisis, which is becoming increasingly complex.

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MACC detains NGO leader and two others over RM230mil zakat fund probe

KUALA LUMPUR: Three individuals, including the deputy chairman of a non-governmental organisation (NGO), have been detained over the alleged misappropriation of zakat funds amounting to about RM230mil. Sources said two men in their 50s and 60s were detained between 3pm and 5pm on Tuesday (Apr 21) during an operation by the Selangor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) around the Klang Valley.

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Govt preparing long-term measures to mitigate Strait of Hormuz crisis impact, says Economy Ministry

PETALING JAYA: With the situation in the Strait of Hormuz showing no end in sight, the Economy Ministry said the government has begun preparing measures to deal with the long-term effects of the war on the local economy.

Sabah & Sarawak

Cement truck driver held over fatal crash in Sibu

SIBU: A cement mixer lorry driver has been detained following a fatal accident at the Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce traffic light intersection on Tuesday (Apr 21).

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Immigration busts fake document syndicate, three foreigners nabbed

PETALING JAYA: The Immigration Department has busted a syndicate involved in falsifying data and documents for foreign workers.

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Economy Minister: Over 70% of blending depots ready for B15 biodiesel mandate

PUTRAJAYA: More than 70% of blending depots nationwide are equipped and ready to implement the B15 biodiesel mandate, says Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

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Over 4,700 retrenched in April 2026, says Economy Minister

PUTRAJAYA: Over 4,700 workers have lost their jobs in the first 16 days of April, says Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

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M'sia pursuing trade deals with Australia and China for raw materials, says Economy Minister

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is aggressively pursuing bilateral agreements with key trading partners like Australia and China to secure critical raw materials.

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Soldier claims trial to sexual assault of two children in Melaka

AYER KEROH: A soldier, 23, claimed trial at the Sessions Court to three charges, including two counts of physically abusive sexual conduct involving two underage girls and possession of obscene materials.

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TNB ready to assist in KLIA power disruption probe

PETALING JAYA: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) is ready to assist in the investigation of the serious power-related disruption at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1.