March 21, 2026
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Anwar welcomes Pakistan–Afghanistan ceasefire, calls for sustained and lasting peace

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed the temporary ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan in conjunction with the Aidilfitri celebrations, while urging all parties to sustain de-escalation efforts towards achieving lasting peace.‍

March 21, 2026
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Langkawi ferry services to be reduced to three daily trips after Aidilfitri amid diesel price surge of over 100%

ALOR SETAR, March 21 — Ferry services to Langkawi will see a revised schedule after the Aidilfitri holidays בעקבות a more than 100 per cent increase in industrial diesel prices.

March 21, 2026
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Pulau Burung landfill in Penang experiences a second fire within two months, with containment efforts currently in progress.

NIBONG TEBAL, March 21 — The Pulau Burung landfill here caught fire again early this morning, marking the second incident in just two months.

March 20, 2026
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PJ police: Driver in viral video of Myvi crashing into others on NKVE sought under POCA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — Police arrested a suspect wanted under the Prevention of Crime Act (POCA) last Wednesday following a chase along the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE).

March 20, 2026
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Thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast for six states until 7pm today, says MetMalaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds affecting Perak, Kelantan, Pahang, Selangor, Sabah and Sarawak until 7pm today.

March 20, 2026
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Police expect increased traffic in Gua Musang tonight as Hari Raya travellers return home

GUA MUSANG, March 20 — Police expect traffic volume in Gua Musang to remain high until tonight as more people return home to celebrate Aidilfitri, said Gua Musang district police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo.