April 18, 2025
National
National
Penang police raid ketum lab in Balik Pulau said to generate ‘RM6,000 monthly income’

BALIK PULAU, April 18 — A double-storey terrace house along Jalan Kelicap was exposed as a ketum juice processing facility following a police raid yesterday afternoon.‍

April 18, 2025
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National
China agrees to transfer rare earth technology to Malaysia, says Foreign Minister.

TAPAH, April 17 — China has expressed its willingness to share rare earth processing technology with Malaysia — a move expected to create higher economic value compared to exporting the raw materials.‍

April 17, 2025
National
National
Thai woman arrested at KLIA with RM1.05 million worth of cocaine hidden in handicraft bag

PUTRAJAYA, April 17 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has arrested a Thai woman suspected of smuggling 5.22 kilogrammes of cocaine worth RM1.05 million at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).‍

April 17, 2025
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National
Police investigate restaurant staff over alleged assault on council officers in Menglembu

IPOH, April 17 — Police have received a report regarding a viral incident in Menglembu where restaurant workers allegedly obstructed Ipoh City Council (MBI) enforcement officers from performing their duties.

April 17, 2025
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National
Xi Jinping: China ready to sign ASEAN trade pact, supports Malaysia's leadership in times of global uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed China’s support for Malaysia as this year’s ASEAN Chair and affirmed China’s readiness to sign the ASEAN-China Free Trade Upgrade Protocol with regional partners as soon as possible.

April 16, 2025
National
National
Penang renames highway as Jalan Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, flags to be flown at half-mast this Friday.

GEORGE TOWN, April 16 — The Penang government will rename Lebuhraya Bandar Cassia as Jalan Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to honour the legacy of Malaysia’s fifth Prime Minister.