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Ratu Naga detained over controversial national anthem claim

KUALA LUMPUR: Social media personality and political activist Syarul Ema Rena Abu Samah, widely known as Ratu Naga, has been detained in connection with a video alleging that pupils at a Chinese school in Teluk Intan sang the national anthem in Mandarin.

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Putra Heights inferno: Companies scrambling for alternative energy supply

PETALING JAYA: Companies are scrambling to secure alternative fuels in the form of liquefied natural gas (LNG), diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the wake of the April 1 Putra Heights gas fire.

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Security guard fined for causing injury to man during riot on Aidilfitri night

KUALA LUMPUR: A security guard was fined RM3,000, in default a month in jail, by the Ampang Magistrate's Court here on Thursday (April 10) for causing hurt to a man during a riot on Aidilfitri night.

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Use 90-day tariff pause to ready contingency plans, FMM tells businesses

PETALING JAYA: Use the 90-day pause on United States tariffs to prepare contingency plans to assist Malaysian businesses adapt to the 24% planned tariff, says the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).

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MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for seven states

KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected across several regions in Malaysia, with warnings in effect until 7pm on Thursday (April 10), said the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) in a post on its Facebook page.

Sabah & Sarawak

Rest assured, Hajiji not involved in Sabah mining licence case, says MACC chief

KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has given his statement to the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) over its probe into eight Sabah assemblymen over alleged pay-offs for mining prospecting licenses, says Tan Sri Azam Baki.

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Terengganu MB claims to be labelled as 'TCO', placed under constant surveillance

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar is claiming that he has been flagged in the border control system as "Travel Control Office/Order" (TCO) and is being watched.

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Three arrest warrants issued against Jasmine Loo, court hears

PUTRAJAYA: Three arrest warrants for alleged money laundering have been issued against Jasmine Loo Ai Swan, the former general counsel for 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).

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Malaysia and Guangxi explore AI and digital economy partnership

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Guangxi, a southern Chinese province, are exploring partnership opportunities, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and the digital economy.

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Expel Mara students found abusing Internet for criminal purposes, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Expel Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) students immediately if they are found indulging in abusing Internet facilities for criminal gain, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

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Malaysian pilgrims urged to continue complying with Saudi govt's regulations

KANGAR: The government hopes that prospective Malaysian haj and umrah pilgrims this year will continue to maintain their exemplary track record in complying with the regulations and laws set by the Saudi Arabian government, thereby avoiding the risk of a temporary visa suspension, such as the one imposed on 14 other countries.

Sabah & Sarawak

MACC wraps up probe into Immigration counter-setting syndicate

KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has completed its investigation into alleged "counter-setting" activities involving Immigration officers at the country's entry points.

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Teenager jailed, fined for concealing baby's birth

SUNGAI BESAR: A food shop assistant was sentenced to one month in jail and fined RM5,000 by the Magistrate's Court here on Thursday (April 10) for concealing the birth of a child by dumping the baby's body in the toilet of a petrol station.

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Putra Heights inferno: Displaced residents facing steep rental deposits, says Saifuddin

PETALING JAYA: Still reeling from the Putra Heights gas pipeline disaster, many displaced victims are encountering another crisis in securing rental homes.

Sabah & Sarawak

Azam ready to continue as MACC chief commissioner if reappointed

KOTA KINABALU: Tan Sri Azam Baki is prepared to continue as Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner should the government decide to extend his tenure.

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Two foreigners sentenced to death for trafficking over 191kg of ketamine

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court Thursday (April 10) imposed the death penalty on two Pakistani nationals after they were found guilty of trafficking 191.28kg of ketamine six years ago.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah govt offers RM10,000 reward for information on pygmy elephant killings

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government is offering a RM10,000 reward to anyone with information that could help identify those behind the recent killings of Borneo pygmy elephants in Tawau.

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Penang's Aidilfitri open house sees vibrant celebrations

BUTTERWORTH: The Penang International Convention Cultural & Arts Centre (PICCA) was bustling with activity during the Penang Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak's Aidilfitri Open House celebrations.

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US tariff pause: PM Anwar hoping for an amicable solution

KUALA LUMPUR: After receiving a "temporary reprieve" with the United States' 90-day pause tariffs, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is now hoping for an amicable solution with the United States.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah agencies urged to use geospatial data to avoid risks

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's vulnerability to landslides and earthquakes has prompted the Mineral and Geoscience Department to call on agencies to urgently adopt two newly developed geospatial systems to strengthen disaster preparedness and improve land-use planning.