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Penang: DOE rejects EIA report to reconfigure Jelutong landfill

The department’s EIA portal, which provides updates to EIA applications, had apparently classified the project as “not approved”.

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Lithuanian-born artist now turning abandoned cars into innovative artworks

Zacharevic's breakout series of murals, created for the George Town Festival in 2012, has since become iconic landmarks and a must - snap selfie.

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Iran rules out renewed talks with U.S., blames Washington and Israel for regional instability

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says past “bitter experiences” and recent military strikes make negotiations with the United States unlikely

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More opportunities needed for women in the country – Penang CM

Chow said that while progress is encouraging, challenges remain in accessing capital, securing leadership opportunities, and balancing career and family respons...

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Mobile barber builds growing clientele by bringing haircuts directly to customers’ homes

A young Malaysian barber offering home-visit grooming services says the mobile concept helps customers save time and provides greater convenience for the elderl...

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‘Do not put yourselves first’

Increasingly frequent firecracker explosions throughout Ramadan are raising concerns over public safety and neighbourhood disturbances

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MOE announces additional school holidays for Aidilfitri in March

Teachers, students and parents can plan ahead as the Ministry of Education schedules extra leave days in conjunction with the first-term break, giving many a lo...

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Batik trader loses RM48,300 in e-commerce scam involving fake government purchase order

A 59-year-old trader in Terengganu was deceived by fraudsters posing as officials from the Department of Environment who claimed to place a bulk order for batik

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Three cars belonging to ‘Cikgu Chandra’ set ablaze in suspected pre-dawn attack

Authorities are urged to act swiftly after masked men allegedly torched vehicles linked to an individual known as Cikgu Chandra

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Ringgit strengthens against U.S. dollar amid cautious optimism over Iran conflict

The national currency opened firmer as improved global risk sentiment followed remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting the war in Iran could end soon

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MACC: Malaysia - China dismantle international fraud syndicate in joint ‘Op Dragon’

Malaysian anti-corruption authorities, working with Chinese counterparts, have arrested and deported 16 suspected ringleaders of a cross-border scam network

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Nation may be forced to raise subsidised RON95 petrol price if Middle East tensions persist

Industry leaders and economists warn that the long-standing RM1.99 per litre price for subsidised RON95 petrol may become unsustainable if disruptions to global...