IPOH, June 9 — At least 15 people were killed in an accident involving a bus carrying students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Upsi) and a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) on the East–West Highway in Banun, Gerik, early this morning.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Telecommunication companies (telcos) have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting customer data and privacy, following the use of mobile phone data (MPD) for official statistical purposes by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

JELI, June 8 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) has identified factors, including health issues and job commitments, as the reasons behind the absence of 206 participants from the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 in May.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s (MCMC) request for mobile phone call data from telecommunications companies is aimed at supporting evidence-based policymaking, including enhancing network infrastructure, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Traffic flow on the main highways heading towards the Klang Valley was reported to be congested as of 2pm this afternoon, as people start returning to the capital after the Hari Raya Aidiladha holiday.

GEORGE TOWN, June 8 — The government has postponed the implementation of the e-invoice system after weighing the concerns of business owners, particularly the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

KUCHING, June 8 — The Federal government has allocated RM796.4 million in loans to state governments this year to finance various water supply projects.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — No official travel restrictions have been imposed on activist and graphic artist Mohd Fahmi Reza Mohd Zarin, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Traffic flow is reported to be smooth on all major highways nationwide as of 9am today.

KUCHING, June 7 — Petronas’ move to trim its workforce stems from global challenges and is not linked to the national oil firm’s issues with Sarawak’s Petros.

PUTRAJAYA, June 7 —  Pakistan’s bid to become a full dialogue partner with Asean will be discussed with leaders of the regional grouping, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PUTRAJAYA, June 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for stronger cooperation between Asean countries and the Gulf Cooperation Council to end Israel’s atrocities in Gaza, Palestine.

PHNOM PENH, June 7 — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra have both contacted Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, representing Malaysia as Asean chair, about the Thai-Cambodia border dispute.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — Malaysia and Brunei continue to strengthen their commitment to expand regional cooperation in disaster preparedness and cross-border security, in addition to enhancing longstanding bilateral ties, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — Traffic on several major highways was slow at 5pm today, as urban dwellers head to their hometowns for Aidiladha.

PUTRAJAYA, June 6 —  Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he would contact his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra today about the border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia.

PUTRAJAYA, June 6 — Petronas’ move to trim its workforce involves mostly contract workers, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — The FIM World Supercross Championship will be held here for the first time, with the Merdeka Stadium playing host on October 18.

PUTRAJAYA, June 6 — Micro and small-scale traders in the food and beverage sector may continue using subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders without a special permit until the amendments to the Control of Supplies Regulations (PPKB) 2021 are finalised this October.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — A four-year-old boy was killed after he is believed to have fallen from the balcony of his 30th-floor residence at an apartment in Bukit Jalil yesterday.