April 3, 2025
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Penang solidifies its status as Malaysia’s leading tuna landing hub, boosting fisheries, processing, and tourism, says state exco.

GEORGE TOWN, April 3 — Beyond its famous street food and picturesque beaches, Penang holds a unique status as Malaysia’s sole tuna landing hub, where prized catches from the Indian Ocean arrive before being exported globally.‍

April 3, 2025
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Putra Heights residents urge better communication and seek clarity on home return, aid, and safety.

PETALING JAYA, April 3 — Residents of Putra Heights affected by the recent gas pipeline fire are calling for clearer and more effective on-the-ground communication.

April 2, 2025
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Penang Airport to Introduce MyBorderPass, Auto Gate Systems, and Additional Aircraft Bays Soon

GEORGE TOWN, April 2 — Penang International Airport (PIA) is set to implement the ‘MyBorderPass’ system and Auto Gate facilities in the coming months to streamline immigration procedures for both Malaysians and foreign travellers.‍

April 2, 2025
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British Airways Resumes Daily London-Kuala Lumpur Flights After Nearly Four-Year Hiatus

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — British Airways (BA) has officially returned to Malaysia, marking its first landing at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) since 2021, ending a nearly four-year pause in operations caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

April 2, 2025
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Several dogs rescued from the Putra Heights gas explosion

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 – Two dogs rescued from a house fire in Petaling Jaya are currently receiving treatment at Yeoh Veterinary Clinic & Surgery in Taman Megah.‍

April 1, 2025
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Putra Heights Gas Pipeline Fire Fully Extinguished by 3:45pm; 190 Homes Damaged, 305 Victims Relocated — Selangor MB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — The gas pipeline fire at Jalan Putra Harmoni, Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, Selangor, was fully extinguished by 3.45pm today, according to Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.‍