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Driver jailed, fined RM13,000 for drink-driving crash in Jalan Genting Klang

PETALING JAYA: A driver accused of driving under the influence of alcohol has pleaded guilty to causing an accident after failing to stop at a red light and crashing into a motorcycle on Jalan Genting Klang on April 20.

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Agricultural programme set up for military veterans

KUALA LUMPUR: An agricultural programme has been set up for about 40 military veterans, aimed at providing sustainable livelihoods after retirement.

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Pahang Customs foils bid to smuggle over RM3mil worth of e-waste

BENTONG: The Pahang branch of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department thwarted an attempt to smuggle electronic waste (e-waste) worth RM3.09mil, after seizing five containers at the North Port in Port Klang, Selangor earlier this month.

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Visit Malaysia 2026 Vaisakhi Fest boosts unity, tourism

PUTRAJAYA: Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Chiew Choon Man said that the Visit Malaysia 2026 Vaisakhi Fest shows Malaysia's multicultural identity and contributes to tourism growth.

Sabah & Sarawak

Firemen douse Kampung Bahagia blaze despite insults

KOTA KINABALU: Firemen who put out the fire in Kampung Bahagia, Sandakan, that left about 9,000 people homeless and destroyed more than 1,000 wooden homes in the early hours of Sunday, were met with insults when they arrived at the scene.

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Guan Eng graft trial: Court allows defence to cross-examine prosecution witness

KUALA LUMPUR: The corruption trial of former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng linked to the Penang undersea tunnel project saw the court allowing the defence to cross-examine a prosecution witness based on investors' reports alleging misconduct.

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Update tax details regularly, don't just wait for e-filing, LHDN reminds taxpayers

KUALA LUMPUR: Taxpayers are urged to be more proactive in updating their tax information regularly, instead of waiting for the e-Filing season.

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Perikatan aims for 15-seat sweep in Perlis in next GE, says MB

KANGAR: Perikatan Nasional has set its sights on a clean sweep of all 15 state seats in Perlis in the next general election.

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Saarani: Perak not a failed state, growth still on track

IPOH: It is not right for the Opposition to label Perak a failed state, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.

Cybersecurity

Gobind: Malaysia must be prepared for quantum computing

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said today (April 21) that the country must be ready for the rise of quantum computing, as it stands to drastically transform digital security on a global scale.

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High Court commutes jail term, frees couple caught in lewd act at cemetery

GEORGE TOWN: The High Court here on Tuesday (April 21) set aside a 12-month jail sentence imposed on a couple for committing an indecent act at a Chinese cemetery in March, ordering their immediate release.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah backbenchers push for swift decision on 40% special grant

KOTA KINABALU: A decision must be made without further delay on Sabah's 40% special grant whether through roundtable discussions or court proceedings, says Backbenchers Club (BBC) chairman Datuk Masiung Banah.

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Home Ministry yet to decide on Turap foreign worker system, says Saifuddin

PUTRAJAYA: The Home Ministry has yet to make a decision on the proposed implementation of a new foreign worker recruitment system known as the Universal Recruitment Advanced Platform (Turap).

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Wait for full probe into viral video of Kulim police officer, says Saifuddin

PUTRAJAYA: The Home Ministry has advised the public not to draw conclusions or pass judgment on any party based solely on a short video clip circulating online regarding an incident in Kulim, Kedah.

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New primary school to open in Kulai this year

KULAI: A new primary school will soon open here, says Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh.

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Malaysia needs more vets to meet shortfall, says DVS DG

CYBERJAYA: Malaysia now only has around 2,600 active veterinarians, says Datuk Dr Mohd Noor Hisham Mohd Haron.

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Carbon tax plan put on hold amid Middle East tensions, says Kurup

PETALING JAYA: The government's plan to impose a carbon tax on industries will be put on hold due to the Middle East geopolitical situation, so as not to burden the rakyat further, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said.

Sabah & Sarawak

Kg Bahagia fire: Replacement of identity documents to be examined on case-by-case basis, says Home Minister

PUTRAJAYA: All registration and identity document replacement processes for victims of the Kampung Bahagia fire in Sandakan, Sabah will be examined on a case-by-case basis.

Nation

Man charged with making post contemptuous of court

SEPANG: A 68-year-old man pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here on Tuesday (April 21) to a charge of making and initiating a social media post deemed contemptuous of the court last December.

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Johor to give RM300 special aid to every haj pilgrim from the state

JOHOR BARU: Johor will provide RM300 in special financial aid to every haj pilgrim from the state this year under a new initiative to support those performing the pilgrimage.