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Ringgit closes lower against dollar

Investors are cautious over the global growth outlook. 

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 07:47 PM

Ringgit closes lower against dollar

Penang wants federal govt to expedite expansion of Mengkuang Dam

This will avoid state’s water supply from being disrupted by mishaps at Sungai Muda. 

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 07:09 PM

Penang wants federal govt to expedite expansion of Mengkuang Dam

Negri Sembilan assembly to be dissolved by end of June, says MB

Aminuddin Harun says other states’ legislative bodies to be terminated around the same time.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 06:40 PM

Negri Sembilan assembly to be dissolved by end of June, says MB

Govt to review law on fire hydrant misuse

Ministry seeks harsher penalty for offenders. 

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 06:25 PM

Govt to review law on fire hydrant misuse

Sugar industry costs skyrocketing, refiners urge govt intervention

Local producers say operations getting more expensive despite retail prices remaining low.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 05:38 PM




Sarawak Craft Council gets regulatory powers

Body to streamline, push local industry towards RM184 million sales target by 2030.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 05:25 PM

Sarawak Craft Council gets regulatory powers

MOE announces 10 initiatives to improve educators’ welfare

In conjunction with Teachers’ Day, proposals aim to, among others, reduce workload, lower the cost of living, minister says.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 04:44 PM · 1 comment

MOE announces 10 initiatives to improve educators’ welfare

Court ruling on ‘Allah’ only for Sarawak, says PM

Anwar says it is not applicable to other states.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 04:38 PM

Court ruling on ‘Allah’ only for Sarawak, says PM

MetMalaysia issues Level 1 heatwave warning for 8 districts

Temperatures there fluctuate between 35°C–37°C.  

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 04:37 PM

MetMalaysia issues Level 1 heatwave warning for 8 districts

Umno ministers to spotlight ‘Allah’ usage at cabinet meeting tomorrow

Azalina Othman Said advises treading with care as matter involves religious sensitivities.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 04:26 PM · 1 comment

Umno ministers to spotlight ‘Allah’ usage at cabinet meeting tomorrow

Putrajaya to review order on usage of ‘Allah’ word

Process to do so began earlier this year, home minister says.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 03:56 PM

Putrajaya to review order on usage of ‘Allah’ word

Woman held over alleged child abuse at Skudai nursery

Clips on incident go viral.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 03:19 PM

Anwar tells MOE to start task force to encourage kids’ science, tech interests

Anwar Ibrahim says study shows children generally unenthusiastic to explore new disciplines in field. 

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 02:26 PM

Anwar tells MOE to start task force to encourage kids’ science, tech interests

RTD targets at least RM5 billion in revenue collection this year

Road tax, driving licence renewals the biggest contributors, DG says.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 02:20 PM

RTD targets at least RM5 billion in revenue collection this year

ESSZone curfew to be reviewed, areas to be scaled down

Tawau waters to be excluded from restrictions, says IGP.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 02:04 PM · 1 comment

ESSZone curfew to be reviewed, areas to be scaled down


PKR MP demands to know why govt withdrew ‘Allah’ usage appeal

Pasir Gudang rep says Putraya must explain things to ease Muslim anxieties.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 01:51 PM

PKR MP demands to know why govt withdrew ‘Allah’ usage appeal

Tuaran a Covid red zone after infection spike

District records a collective 44 cases over two weeks.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 01:04 PM

Tuaran a Covid red zone after infection spike

MOT working on new road tax structure for electric vehicles

It will be unveiled at the end of the year, Anthony Loke says.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 12:57 PM

MOT working on new road tax structure for electric vehicles

PM conveys Teachers’ Day greetings

Anwar thanks educators for their devotion in imparting knowledge.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 11:50 AM

PM conveys Teachers’ Day greetings

Falim man held over racist abuse

Suspect tested postive for drug use, say police.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 11:43 AM

Falim man held over racist abuse

Sarawak Christians hail govt’s withdrawal of ‘Allah’ usage appeal

Kuching Anglican bishop Danald Jute thanks Putrajaya for 'wise' decision.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 11:27 AM

MACC nabs 47 company directors over false claims

Amounts of Penjana Kerjaya incentive requested are between RM450,000 and RM2 million.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 11:25 AM

MACC nabs 47 company directors over false claims

Cop looking for woman to aid in probe into child abuse case

People file report after watching videos of baby being ill-treated. 

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 10:52 AM

Cop looking for woman to aid in probe into child abuse case

Ringgit rises v dollar in early trade

Local note up to 4.4910/4935 versus the greenback.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 10:14 AM

Ringgit rises v dollar in early trade

Siblings among 4 killed in crash near Kampar

Lorry-Proton Saga collision takes place early today on the PLUS Highway.

Tuesday, 16 May 2023 09:23 AM

Siblings among 4 killed in crash near Kampar