April 6, 2026
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Hot, dry conditions spark three bushfires in Pasir Mas, quickly brought under control by firefighters

KOTA BHARU, April 6 — Firefighters from the Rantau Panjang Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) successfully contained three bushfires yesterday, two in Tasek Bakong and one in Banggol Kulim, Pasir Mas.

April 6, 2026
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Ministry suspends grants amid probe into fund misuse and safety issues at Taman Wahyu PPDK

PUTRAJAYA, April 6 — The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) has halted grant payments to the Taman Wahyu Community-Based Rehabilitation Organisation (PPDK) in Kuala Lumpur following a probe into alleged mismanagement of funds and safety concerns involving trainees.

April 6, 2026
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Melaka denies viral claims of water supply disruptions

MELAKA, April 6 — Melaka State Secretary Datuk Azhar Arshad has dismissed claims circulating on social media about water rationing in the state.

April 5, 2026
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From film to animation: DPM Zahid to head new council boosting Malaysia’s orange economy

JOHOR BAHRU, April 5 — The government will soon establish the Orange Economic Council to boost Malaysia’s creative industry, which is viewed as a key contributor to economic growth amid the ongoing global energy crisis.

April 5, 2026
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Malaysia remains confident of attracting 2.1 million Indian tourists despite West Asia travel concerns

NEW DELHI, April 5 — Malaysia is confident of surpassing two million tourist arrivals from India, maintaining optimism that travel demand will remain strong despite global disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict.

April 5, 2026
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Melaka authorities confirm no water rationing, dismiss viral claims

MELAKA, April 5 — The Melaka Water Regulatory Authority (BKSA), under the Chief Minister’s Department, has refuted viral claims on social media alleging water rationing in the state.