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KUALA LUMPUR: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has underscored the urgent need for Malaysia to fast-track its renewable energy transition, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Water, and Climate Change Fadillah Yusof said.…

KLANG: Malaysian authorities have dealt a major blow to illegal e-waste operations after raiding 110 locations nationwide and seizing more than RM55.2 million worth of electronic waste and scrap materials. The large-scale enforcement…

KUANTAN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Pahang has detained a local fishing vessel suspected of conducting illegal fishing activities within restricted waters off the state’s coastline. The Class C vessel was…

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a former temple chairman in connection with the alleged misappropriation of RM50,000 in temple funds, believed to have been siphoned through a bogus consultancy…

TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have urged civilians in the country’s mountainous southwest to assist in locating the crew of a reportedly downed United States fighter jet, marking a potentially significant escalation in the ongoing conflict…

KULAI:  Malaysian authorities have launched an investigation into 17 individuals suspected of spreading false information on social media regarding the global energy crisis, raising concerns over public panic and misinformation. Deputy…

SUBANG:  Ramanan Ramakrishnan today officially launched the National Labour Day 2026 celebration through a discourse and engagement programme themed “Tracing May 1, 2026: KESUMA Workers, the Nation’s Backbone.” Organised by the Ministry…

KLANG: A 28-year-old technician has been charged with murder following a fatal crash in Klang that claimed the life of a motorcyclist last Sunday. Saktygaanapathy Ravichandran appeared before the Magistrate’s Court, where he was…

Concerns over press freedom have intensified in Malaysia following the arrest of a journalist who was covering allegations involving undocumented migrant workers at the Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP) in Kedah. The Malaysian Media Council (MMC)…

GEORGE TOWN: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) in Penang issued a total of 2,724 summonses for various traffic offenses during the 13-day Ops Khas Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026, which commenced on March 13. Penang JPJ director…