March 10, 2025
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The ministry has issued a warning to schools against selling vape-shaped candies and is urging stricter regulations to prevent their distribution.

KOTA BHARU, March 10 — All foods that pose a health risk to students, including vape-shaped candies, are banned from being sold in schools, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.‍

March 9, 2025
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Number of Flood Evacuees in Sabah Increases to 1,748 as More Districts Impacted

KOTA KINABALU, March 9 — The number of flood evacuees in Sabah has climbed to 1,748 individuals from 570 families as of 8 a.m. today, a significant increase from 1,010 people from 325 families reported at 8 p.m. yesterday.‍

March 9, 2025
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Efforts to Locate Klang River Crocodile Hindered by Strong Currents and Rain After Third Sighting Near Malayan Mansion

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 — A crocodile, believed to be the same one previously seen near Masjid Jamek and Mid Valley, has reportedly been sighted in the Klang River near Malayan Mansion, close to Masjid India.‍

March 9, 2025
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Chief Secretary urges service improvements at UTC Kuantan following surprise visit.

KUANTAN, March 9 — Several government agencies at the Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) Kuantan need to enhance their services to improve counter operations and customer satisfaction, said Chief Secretary to the Government, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.‍

March 8, 2025
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MH370: Transport Ministry Nears Agreement for New Indian Ocean Search with Support from US and Australian Agencies

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 – The Malaysian government has reiterated its commitment to resuming the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which disappeared 11 years ago, with a new agreement in place.‍

March 8, 2025
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Gobind: Malaysia Needs to Develop Local AI Solutions to Dominate the Semiconductor Industry

GEORGE TOWN, March 8 — Malaysia must focus on cultivating homegrown artificial intelligence (AI) leaders in the semiconductor industry and building a strong local AI ecosystem, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.‍