Sabah & Sarawak

Efforts to improve farm roads and agricultural sector underway in Kiulu, says assemblyman

KOTA KINABALU: Farmers in Kiulu stand to gain better access to 6,680 acres of agricultural land as efforts to improve farm roads and strengthen the agricultural sector move forward.

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Festive joy at Melaka ferry terminal as Indonesian migrants return home for Raya

MELAKA: A festive atmosphere continues to fill the Kota Laksamana Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex Ferry Terminal here, with over 1,000 Indonesian migrants converging here over the past week to return to their hometowns to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

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Govt assures sufficient supply of essentials for Aidilfitri, says Mohamad Sabu

KLANG: The government has given its assurance that the supply of essential goods nationwide will be sufficient ahead of the Aidilfitri celebration next week.

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Man scammed over RM100,000 for trying to help mom find love

KULAI: A 34-year-old company director only wanted his mother to be happy when he forked out more than RM140,000 for her to marry a charming stranger that she "met" through a social messaging app.

Sabah & Sarawak

CM calls Sabahans to work on preserving unity and harmony in early Raya message

KOTA KINABALU: Work together to preserve unity and harmony, urged Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor in his early Hari Raya message.

Sabah & Sarawak

Preservation of mangrove forests helps in mitigating climate change, says environmentalist

KOTA KINABALU: The preservation and rehabilitation of mangrove forests help mitigate climate change and supports a diverse range of organisms.

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Driver rams into five vehicles resulting in injuries near JB

JOHOR BARU: A 41-year-old driver, who could not brake her car in time, rammed into five other vehicles along a busy road in Skudai here, resulting in injuries.

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Slow-moving traffic on expressways, main roads this morning

KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow on several highways and main roads in the country was reported to be slow-moving on Saturday (March 29) morning following the movement of people returning to their hometowns and villages for the Aidilfitri celebration which is just days away.

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Crowd gathers for Qing Ming festival to uphold annual tradition

GEORGE TOWN: Though their loved ones may no longer be with them, memories of their lives remain vivid in the hearts of many as they gather to offer their prayers ahead of the Qing Ming (Tomb-Sweeping) festival.

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‘Rambo’ traders clash with DBKL officers on Jln TAR

KUALA LUMPUR: A commotion involving several groups of individuals and enforcement officers from the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) erupted on Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman here on Friday (March 28).

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Ops Selamat 24: Perlis cops to intensify monitoring at 21 blackspot areas

KANGAR: Perlis police will intensify monitoring at 12 identified accident-prone locations (blackspots) across the state during Ops Selamat 24, which runs from Saturday until April 3 in conjunction with the Aidilfitri celebrations.

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Malaysia to deploy Nadma team to aid Myanmar quake relief ops

SEREMBAN: The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) will send an initial team of 10 personnel to assist in search and rescue work following the earthquake in Myanmar.

Sabah & Sarawak

Wiring company worker found drowned in Sibu

SIBU: A wiring company worker who was thrown off a boat in an incident in the Batang Igan River near Bungan Kecil in Mukah, about 160km from here Wednesday, was found drowned yesterday.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sarawak approves free tertiary education scheme

KUCHING: The Sarawak Cabinet has approved the proposal paper for the implementation of the state's Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES).

Sabah & Sarawak

Two held in Semporna over alleged fish bombing

KOTA KINABALU: Police have arrested two foreigners and seized materials believed to be used for fish bombing during a raid at Kampung Hidayat in Semporna.

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When using QR is quite risky

PETALING JAYA: The quick response (QR) code has been a popular payment method, including when transferring money to charity.

STARPICKS

GWM Haval H6 HEV: The hybrid SUV that redefines fuel efficiency

IN a world where efficiency and sustainability define modern living, the GWM Haval H6 HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) emerges as the ultimate driving solution – an SUV that doesn't just transport you but transforms every journey.

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SECURING THE DIGITAL WORLD

AS MALAYSIA strives to achieve 100% connectivity by the end of 2025, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is intensifying its efforts to bolster online safety measures.

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Puspakom raises mobile service charges

KUALA LUMPUR: Puspakom has announced new rates for its mobile services, effective April 1.

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Businessman jailed over abuse of bodyguards for fasting

KLANG: A businessman who insulted, injured and threatened his two bodyguards for fasting in 2021 has been sentenced to more than six years in jail and fined RM22,000.