April 21, 2025
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MB: Skills Johor campus almost complete, to enhance TVET talent development with no cost to the state

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The Skills Johor campus in Kota Tinggi is nearing completion, with construction progress at 98.5 per cent, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced.‍

April 21, 2025
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Fadhlina: Malaysia to introduce Thai, Khmer, and Vietnamese as elective subjects in schools to strengthen ASEAN relations

GEORGE TOWN, April 21 — Malaysia is broadening its elective language options in schools to include ASEAN languages such as Thai, Khmer, and Vietnamese, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek announced today.

April 20, 2025
World
World
‘Enough is enough’: Tractors block roads in Erdogan stronghold as opposition demands release of jailed mayor and calls for early elections

ISTANBUL, April 20 — Around 100 tractors blocked roads in central Turkey yesterday as their drivers took part in the latest anti-government protest organised by the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP).‍

April 20, 2025
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World
Six dead as massive waves strike Australian coastline

SYDNEY, April 20 — A fisherman has died after being swept off rocks near Sydney today, bringing the Easter weekend drowning toll to six as powerful waves lashed Australia’s east coast.‍

April 20, 2025
World
World
Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik receive RM20,000 incentive for their Asian Championship victory.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — National badminton duo Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik returned home to a warm welcome and a well-earned reward.‍

April 20, 2025
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Floods hit Port Dickson once more, forcing families to evacuate amid continuous rainfall.

SEREMBAN, April 20 — A temporary relief centre was set up this morning at Balai Raya Kampung Permatang Pasir in Port Dickson, offering shelter to 32 people from nine families.

April 20, 2025
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Universiti Utara Malaysia student dies in tragic bus stop accident on campus

ALOR SETAR, April 20 — A female student from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) tragically lost her life in a freak accident involving two buses near a bus stop along Jalan Persiaran Perdana, UUM, yesterday morning.‍

April 20, 2025
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MetMalaysia issues a thunderstorm warning for Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, and Melaka.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — A thunderstorm alert has been issued for several districts in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, and Melaka, effective until midday today.‍

April 19, 2025
World
World
Gunfire Reported at Sri Lanka Church Ahead of Easter Bombing Anniversary; No Injuries, Security Heightened COLOMBO

COLOMBO, April 19 — A gunman opened fire at a church in Sri Lanka, police reported on Saturday, as the country remains on high alert, marking six years since the Easter Sunday bombings that killed hundreds.‍

April 19, 2025
World
World
Trump Administration Plans to Reclassify Thousands of Federal Workers, Easing Process for Dismissals

WASHINGTON, April 19 — U.S. President Donald Trump announced yesterday that his administration will move to reclassify tens of thousands of federal workers — a move that governance experts warn could pave the way for widespread layoffs.‍

April 19, 2025
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PM Anwar Participates in Special Meeting and Briefing on Sarawak’s Development

KUCHING, April 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today attended a Special Meeting and State Development Briefing at Wisma Bapa Malaysia as part of his one-day working visit to Kuching.‍

April 19, 2025
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Deputy Minister: Higher Education Plan 2025-2035 Set to Launch This Year

SANDAKAN, April 19 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) is set to launch a new 10-year higher education plan covering the period from 2025 to 2035, according to Deputy Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud.‍