April 20, 2026
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National Audit Department denies involvement in fraudulent payment scheme

PUTRAJAYA, April 20 — The National Audit Department (JAN) has firmly denied any involvement in schemes requesting payments for audit verification, fund disbursement, or certificate issuance, as alleged in recently circulated letters and advertisements.

April 20, 2026
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Elderly man in his 70s remanded over deadly triple shooting in Kota Tinggi

KOTA TINGGI, April 20 — A 71-year-old man has been remanded for seven days until April 26 in connection with a shooting incident in Taman Kota Jaya that left three people dead yesterday.

April 20, 2026
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Malaysia’s Health Ministry says a new agreement with China will help prevent shortages of medical devices in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — Malaysia’s supply of medical devices remains stable and well-managed despite the global energy crisis impacting the availability of certain high-risk imported products.

April 19, 2026
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Penang police are searching for Myanmar national suspected in April 5 Simpang Ampat murder case

BUKIT MERTAJAM, April 19 — Penang police are actively searching for a Myanmar national believed to be the main suspect in the murder of a compatriot at Lorong IKS Juru 5, Simpang Ampat on April 5.

April 19, 2026
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PM orders immediate government assistance after fire destroys 200 homes in Sandakan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — The federal and Sabah governments are working together to provide immediate basic aid and temporary shelter for victims of a fire that destroyed Kampung Bahagia in Sandakan.

April 19, 2026
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Magnitude 5.9 quake hits northern Sumatra, no tsunami risk for Malaysia announced

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — A magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit northern Sumatra, Indonesia, at 4.06am today.