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Owner of lorry involved in fatal accident which claimed nine Malaysian policemen under probe too

The Deputy Prime Minister said the probe is being carried out by the Transport Ministry, Puspakom and Road Transport Department (JPJ) after a public outcry that the company be…

  • Published: May 16, 20251:30 pm
  • Author Sheridan Mahavera
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Experts call for unified policy across all Malaysian states to halt sales of vape products

Legal experts also point out that the inconsistencies between state and federal laws could lead to conflict.

  • Published: May 16, 20259:21 am
  • Author Charles Ramendran, Nelson Benjamin, Ivan Loh, R. Sekaran, Yee Xiang Yun, Andy Chua, Gerard Gimino, and Ragananthini Vethasalam
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Little Monsters in Malaysia unleash mayhem for Lady Gaga’s concerts

The American singer-songwriter will be performing at the National Stadium in Singapore on May 18, 19, 21 and 24—her only concerts in Asia in her tour.

  • Published: May 16, 20258:00 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Malaysia still prime location for supply chain diversification

Tradeview Capital chief investment officer Nixon Wong said the impact on Malaysia’s FDI would depend on the confirmed tariff rates imposed on Putrajaya. Only then companies can…

  • Published: May 15, 20251:54 pm
  • Author Elim Poon
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Building owners in Malaysia being deceived by contractors providing fake fire extinguisher verification

These dubious contractors charge commercial property owners almost RM60 to RM150 for every fire extinguisher checked and certified, including gas refills and valve replacements.…

  • Published: May 15, 20251:29 pm
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Malaysian consumers switch to budget-friendly alternatives

Consumers have chosen alternatives like beef, mutton, chicken or fish, which generally have more stable prices, a butcher said.

  • Published: May 15, 202511:03 am
  • Author The Star
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Malaysia PM Anwar raises MH17 issue with Russian Presidnet Putin during Moscow visit

The Prime Minister said Putin listened carefully to the concerns raised and conveyed his sympathy and condolences to the victims' families.

  • Published: May 15, 20259:43 am
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Son of MH17 captain calls for justice following ruling that Russia is responsible for downing of plane

Wan Yusuf Irfan was only nine years old when the plane was brought down by a Russian surface-to-air missile as it flew over a disputed part of Ukraine on July 17, 2014.

  • Published: May 15, 20259:33 am
  • Author Allison Lai
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Malaysia records fewest births ever

In its quarterly population report released on May 14, the Statistics Department said the number of live births recorded a decrease of 11.5% to 93,500 births compared to 105,613…

  • Published: May 15, 20258:40 am
  • Author Razak Ahmad
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Businesses defend age limit for job applications as Indonesian government plans to scrap them

Businesses note that some companies need age caps to simplify the hiring process, especially when there are large applicant pools.

  • Published: May 15, 20258:35 am
  • Author Aditya Hadi

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