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BUDI95 adjustments a sensible fiscal move but not without fallout risk, FitchSolutions unit says

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 -- The Malaysian government's decision to further adjust the BUDI95 allocation would be a sensible fiscal move amid the US-Iran war, but could pose a significant political risk f... Read More


Penang quit rent for 12ha plot slashed from RM334,544 to RM180, owners urged to appeal by April 30

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- Penang quit rent for a 12-hectare plot has been slashed from RM334,544 to RM180 following a state-wide review, with landowners urged to file appeals by April 30 to benefit fro... Read More


Penang land tax for 12ha plot slashed from RM334,544 to RM180, owners urged to appeal by April 30

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- Penang land tax for a 12-hectare plot has been slashed from RM334,544 to RM180 following a state-wide review, with landowners urged to file appeals by April 30 to benefit from... Read More


'Just to share blessings': Sponsor defends crying competition in Kelantan after backlash

KOTA BHARU, April 7 -- A sponsor of a crying competition in Kelantan has defended the event after it drew criticism online, saying participants joined voluntarily and the aim was simply to "share bles... Read More


Up in flames: Chery Tiggo SUV 60pc destroyed in five-vehicle crash in Beruas

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- A Chery Tiggo sports utility vehicle (SUV) was about 60 per cent destroyed in a five-vehicle crash at Changkat Cermin, Ayer Tawar near Beruas in Perak on Monday. The Ayer Taw... Read More


Fatal right turn: Motorcyclist killed in crash with car in Cyberjaya

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- A motorcyclist in his 20s was killed in a collision with a car along Jalan Persiaran Semarak Api in Cyberjaya yesterday morning. Sepang police chief Assistant Commissioner No... Read More


Toman fishing trip turns deadly: Man drowns after boat capsizes in Kedah river

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- A fishing outing ended in tragedy when a man drowned while his cousin survived after their boat capsized in Sungai Kubang Rotan, Kuala Kedah, yesterday afternoon. The victim,... Read More


Fuziah: PKR mulls disciplinary move as pressure mounts over Rafizi's criticisms

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 -- PKR may refer calls for action against its former deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli to the party's disciplinary board, secretary-general Datuk Fuziah Salleh said. Fuzi... Read More


Sabah may review diesel subsidies if global energy crisis drags on, says Hajiji

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 -- A prolonged global energy crisis could impact Sabah's economy, including a possible review of diesel subsidies if current conditions persist. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji... Read More


Viral wrong-way driver on Old Klang Road surrenders, says he lost his way to Mid Valley

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 -- A driver who sparked alarm after being filmed driving against traffic along Jalan Klang Lama in Kuala Lumpur has surrendered to police and was arrested last night. The man tu... Read More