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No plans yet to replicate Johor-Singapore SEZ at borders with Kalimantan and Southern Thailand, Putrajaya says

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 -- The government is open to exploring the possibility of establishing special economic zones (SEZs) along Malaysia's international borders with Kalimantan, Indonesia, but no pro... Read More


FAM suspends naturalised player recruitment for Harimau Malaya, Sports Ministry says

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 -- The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has temporarily halted its national-level player naturalisation programme, the Youth and Sports Ministry said yesterday. In a Parli... Read More


Putrajaya introduces landmark Carbon Capture Bill to tackle climate change

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 -- The Economy Ministry has tabled the Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Bill 2025, aiming to regulate carbon management as part of the country's commitment to redu... Read More


Dolly Parton's husband Carl Dean, the inspiration for 'Jolene,' dies at 82

LOS ANGELES, March 3 -- Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years, passed away on Monday at the age of 82 in Nashville, Tennessee. According to The Associated Press, he will be buried in a... Read More


High Court dismisses bid by Zayn Rayyan's parents to quash neglect charges

SHAH ALAM, March 3 -- The High Court here has dismissed an application by the parents of Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin to quash a child neglect charge linked to their late autistic son. Judge Roszianayati... Read More


Tesla stock tanks as owners, buyers ditch EV brand over Elon Musk's Nazi salute

LONDON, March 3 -- A growing number of Tesla owners are abandoning their vehicles in response to CEO Elon Musk's recent Nazi-style salute. According to The Guardian, the backlash erupted after Musk p... Read More


Elderly couple nabbed over alleged murder attempt in Bandar Teknologi Kajang hit-and-run

KAJANG, March 3 -- A married couple has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run incident and attempted murder of a man in Bandar Teknologi Kajang here. Sinar Harian cited Kajang district polic... Read More


Malaysia sees first bump in new manufacturing orders since Oct in latest S&P PMI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 -- Malaysia's manufacturing sector showed signs of expansion as new orders increased for the first time in four months, suggesting growth momentum into 2025. The S&P Global Mala... Read More


Malaysia - Where your personal data leaks faster than your bank account

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 -- Malaysia recorded the highest rate of personal data leaks among key Asian markets in 2024, exposing tens of millions to financial fraud and identity theft, according to the la... Read More


MACC acted on lodged report in journalist's bribery arrest, says Azam Baki

PETALING JAYA, March 3 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed that the arrest of a journalist was based on a report lodged against the individual, MACC Chief Commissioner Tan... Read More