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Sabah consumer group lauds govt decision to maintain diesel subsidy
27+ min ago (319+ words) KOTA KINABALU: The Federal Government's decision to maintain diesel subsidy for Sabah is crucial in ensuring cost of goods remains stable amid surging global oil prices. National Consumer Foundation Malaysia (YPNM) Sabah Chapter chairman David Chan said that the intervention…...
Firecracker mishap leaves teen with ruptured eardrums, broken nose
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (262+ words) SEREMBAN: A firecracker mishap last week left a 17-year-old boy with serious injuries, including ruptured eardrums in both ears and a broken nose in Bandar Springhill, Lukut in Port Dickson. Negri Sembilan police chief Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said the teenager…...
Tourism strategy shift amid Mideast conflict
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (355+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: Parts of Europe, Asia and Asean countries will be among the areas the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry is focusing on to ensure Visit Malaysia 2026 proceeds smoothly, says Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He said the move is…...
Longest bazaar offers competitiveness
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (151+ words) THE Ramadan bazaar in Bandar Tasik Puteri (BTP) in Rawang, touted as the longest in Selangor with 320 traders, offered a wide variety of food and drinks. It was jointly organised by Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) and BTP developer, Low Yat…...
Spotlight on celebrated ‘erhu’ star
10+ hour, 8+ min ago (302+ words) THE sounds and imagery of China's Jiangnan region came alive during the ProArt Chinese Orchestra concert titled "Spring Warmth Over Water" at Dewan Sri Pinang in Penang. Conducted by Lim Soon Lay, the performance guided audiences through the musical land'scapes…...
Ipoh bazaar delights those on a limited budget
10+ hour, 8+ min ago (356+ words) THE "Bazaar Ramadan Rahmah" (BRR) in Ipoh, Perak, has been winning praise for affordable meals. The initiative was introduced by Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) in 2023 to ease the people's financial burden during Ramadan. At the Taman…...
Defence first as coach Carolan banks on continuity for quick turnaround
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (169+ words) PETALING JAYA: New national hockey team head coach Brendon Carolan knows he has no choice but to hit the ground running when he begins his role on April 1. Read full story Defence first as coach Carolan banks on continuity for…...
New data-driven framework to identify and monitor swimmers
10+ hour, 8+ min ago (165+ words) PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Aquatics are aiming to eliminate guesswork and bias from their high-performance programmes with the launch of a new, scientifically structured performance benchmarking system. Read full story New data-driven framework to identify and monitor swimmers PETALING JAYA: Malaysia…...
JPJ to monitor 33 accident 'blackspots' in Johor during festive period
16+ hour, 17+ min ago (301+ words) JOHOR BARU: About 33 accident-prone blackspots statewide will be monitored under Ops Khas in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive period. Johor Road Transport Department (JPJ) director Zulkarnain Yasin said the operation, which runs from March 16 to 29, is aimed at…...
Soccer-Nottingham Forest edge past Midtjylland on penalties, Celta and Freiburg reach quarters
4+ hour, 51+ min ago (259+ words) HERNING, Denmark, March 19 (Reuters) - "Nottingham Forest fought back from a first leg deficit "to reach the Europa League quarter-finals with a "3-0 penalty shootout win over Midtjylland after the teams finished 2-2 on aggregate following extra time on Thursday, while Celta Vigo…...