March 5, 2026
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Kemaman police detain neighbour after 10-year-old boy injured in air rifle pellet shooting, weapons seized.

CHUKAI, March 5 — A 10-year-old boy was injured after being struck by a pellet believed to have been fired from a neighbour’s air rifle in an incident at Felda Seberang Tayor near here yesterday.

March 5, 2026
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Embassy urges Malaysians to defer travel to Algeria and Tunisia over safety concerns.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — Malaysians have been advised to avoid non-essential travel to Algeria and Tunisia due to ongoing regional tensions and a sharp reduction in flight services to both countries.

March 4, 2026
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Malaysia Airlines to briefly restart flights to Jeddah and Madinah from March 4–8, while Doha routes remain suspended

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — Malaysia Airlines will temporarily resume flights to Jeddah and Madinah from March 4–8, following a suspension from February 28 due to Middle East airspace closures.

March 4, 2026
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Hajiji urges Chinese investors to tap into Sabah’s wide-ranging business opportunities

KOTA KINABALU, March 4 — Sabah is inviting Chinese investors to tap into opportunities in the Blue Economy, renewable energy, smart infrastructure, digital innovation, and sustainable tourism, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said.

March 4, 2026
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MACC summons former federal minister and 11 others over RM1.11 billion semiconductor chip deal

PUTRAJAYA, March 4 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) confirmed that a former federal minister is among 12 people summoned for questioning over a RM1.11 billion government-backed semiconductor project.

March 3, 2026
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Rapid Rail: Cable theft near Damansara Damai may disrupt MRT Putrajaya Line services for up to three days

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd (Rapid Rail) is undertaking repair works on the power supply system of the MRT Putrajaya Line after a cable theft near Damansara Damai Station was detected early today.