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March 31, 2026 National

Two arrested over suspected drugs in Mukah

Mukah: Two local men were arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs at Jalan Bukut, Balingian here recently.

March 31, 2026 National

SPM 2025: Students with disabilities shine with straight As

KOTA BHARU: Students with disabilities proved that limitations are no barrier to success after achieving outstanding results in the 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination.

March 31, 2026 National

Diesel subsidy expansion for agriculture to be tabled tomorrow – Mohamad

PUTRAJAYA: A proposal to increase and expand diesel subsidies for those in the agriculture sector, including padi farmers, crop farmers and fishermen, will be brought to the Cabinet meeting tomorrow for further consideration and a decision.

March 31, 2026 National

Calls to reveal outlet after unsanitary video circulates

PETALING JAYA: An 11-second viral video showing alleged unsanitary conditions at an unidentified eatery has raised concern among netizens, with calls for the outlet’s identity to be disclosed.

March 31, 2026 National

Debate grows after customer filmed without consent

Kuala Lumpur: A Malaysian man has sparked online debate after criticising an eatery for allegedly live streaming customers while they were dining without consent, raising privacy concerns.

March 31, 2026 National

Visually impaired man climbs 100 storeys at MBPJ tower

PETALING JAYA: A 78-year-old visually impaired man set a record as the oldest individual to climb 100 storeys at MBPJ Tower during a fitness programme organised by the city council.

March 31, 2026 National

High Court rules Najib liable for USD1.3 billion SRC losses

Kuala Lumpur: The High Court here today ruled that Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is liable for SRC International Sdn Bhd’s USD1.3 billion losses after finding that he had breached his fiduciary duties, abused his position, and misappropriated the company’s funds for personal gain.

March 31, 2026 National

World Bank arm backs polysilicon plant in Bintulu

Kuala Lumpur: The World Bank Group, through its private sector arm the International Finance Corporation, will provide a US$125 million (about RM502.7 million) loan to support a semiconductor materials project in Sarawak.

March 31, 2026 National

SPM 2025 results record best achievement – Education DG

PUTRAJAYA: The 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination results recorded the best achievement with a National Grade Average (GPK) index of 4.42 points compared to 4.49 points in 2024.

March 30, 2026 National

Discovering inner peace through Silent Day

EACH year, as I touch down upon Bali – the Island of the Gods – I am struck by a familiar realisation: some journeys are measured not in miles, but in the depth of one’s own silence.

March 30, 2026 National

Drunk driver who caused death of motorcyclist remanded for four days

KLANG: A man has been remanded for four days from Monday for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and causing the death of a motorcyclist on Jalan Raya Barat here yesterday.

March 29, 2026 National

API levels rise in Sarawak, 17 areas register moderate air quality

KUCHING: Ambient air quality in Sarawak has shown a rising trend in the Air Pollutant Index (API), with 17 areas recording moderate levels and one area remaining in the good category.

March 28, 2026 National

Heatwave: Public advised to limit outdoor time, stay hydrated

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has advised the public to limit time spent outdoors and reduce physical activity as key measures to mitigate health risks during the current heatwave.

March 28, 2026 National

Syed Saddiq announces engagement to Bella Astillah

Kuala Lumpur: What began as a professional collaboration has now moved into a more serious phase, as celebrity Bella Astillah and Muar member of Parliament Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman are set to tie the knot in an engagement ceremony on Saturday.

March 27, 2026 National

Malaysian activist denied entry into Singapore over alleged radical advocacy

Kuala Lumpur: A Malaysian woman who studied in Singapore has been denied re-entry into the country after allegedly engaging in political activism and encouraging disruptive advocacy, according to The Straits Times.

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