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Wisma Putra confirms US visa policies unchanged for Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that there have been no modifications to US visa policies for Malaysians. Despite recent reports about immigration changes in t... Read More


Sarawak's development a catalyst for Malaysia's economic growth, says Anwar

KUCHING, April 19 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hailed Sarawak as a major contributor to Malaysia's economic progress, citing its rapid advancements in education, industry, energy, an... Read More


Sarawak premier: National economic strength must take priority over tariff concerns

KUCHING, April 19 -- Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg emphasised that tariff issues should not take precedence when the country is already on a strong economic footing under c... Read More


PM Anwar offers support to gold medallist walker Saravanan battling same illness as Mokhtar Dahari

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife have shown their support for former race walking champion G. Saravanan, who is now fighting Motor Neurone Disease. Polit... Read More


'This is our home': Lion City Sailors demand AFC final stay in Singapore, reject Sharjah FC's pitch complaint over Jalan Besar Stadium

SINGAPORE, April 19 -- Lion City Sailors FC has called on the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to hold the AFC Champions League Two Final in Singapore, amid questions over the suitability of the Jal... Read More


Bangladesh, Myanmar nationals caught in KL immigration crackdown on undocumented traders

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 -- Immigration authorities here detained several foreign nationals from Bangladesh and Myanmar during a series of operations from April 10 to 16. The department said two Bangla... Read More


Shootings at Sri Lanka church ahead of Easter bombing anniversary; no injuries reported but security on high alert

COLOMBO, April 19 -- A gunman fired at a church in Sri Lanka, police said Saturday, with the country on high alert six years since Easter Sunday bombings killed hundreds. The gunman opened fire Frida... Read More


Chow Kon Yeow calls on Health Ministry to improve access to dental services in rural areas

GEORGE TOWN, April 18 -- Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has urged the Health Ministry to ensure dental and oral health services are accessible in rural areas through Klinik Kesihatan and Klinik D... Read More


YTL Communications lands fibre optic deal for 1,600km along Malaysia's railway tracks

PUTRAJAYA, April 18 -- YTL Communications Sdn Bhd has been selected by the Railway Asset Corporation (RAC) to develop fibre optic infrastructure along 1,600 kilometres of Malaysia's railway tracks. T... Read More


Penang sees 421pc spike in HFMD cases compared to same period last year, post-Aidilfitri clusters emerge

GEORGE TOWN, April 18 -- Penang has seen a spike in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) by recording 579 new cases between April 6 and 12, an increase of 353 cases compared to the previous week. Stat... Read More