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KAJANG, April 11 — The Immigration Department detained 288 illegal immigrants suspected of committing various offences under the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155) in a raid at Hentian Kajang last night.

KUALA LUMPUR,  April 11 — Flash floods hit several districts in Selangor following continuous heavy rain since early this morning.

By Dewi Abdul Rahman SUBANG JAYA, April 11 — Feelings of trauma, sadness and stress have been communicated to the counsellors at the Selangor Counseling Centre (Pusat Kaunseling Selangor) by the victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline blast, here. Counsellor Mohd Yaakup Mad Napiah said ever...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — The inaugural Asean-China Media and Think Tank Forum kicks off today, bringing together leading figures in the media industry and experts from across southeast Asia and China to foster deeper engagement in the dynamic media landscape.

TOKYO, April 11 — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday set up a task force to oversee trade negotiations with the United States, headed by his close aide and Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa, who domestic media said hopes to visit Washington next week.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Malaysia, as the Asean chair this year, has requested, through its Foreign  Ministry, a special United States (US)-Asean summit to discuss the tariff issue.

By Dewi Abdul Rahman SUBANG JAYA, April 11 — The Selangor Labour Department (JTK) has assisted 74 employees affected by the recent gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights regarding their leave entitlements. Its senior labour officer Mohd Hafizdzul Kafli said the department is engaging with...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Bursa Malaysia retreated from yesterday’s gains to open lower today, taking its cue from Wall Street’s weaker performance amid renewed worries over the global trade outlook.

SHAH ALAM, April 11 — The police have opened an investigation paper into a viral video showing a snatch theft incident in front of a supermarket in Setia Alam, here yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Open dialogue and effective engagement between government officials, academics, and media professionals from China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will provide opportunities to align interests and work together in mutually beneficial ways, according to a Malaysian political observer.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Malaysia, as the Asean chair this year, has requested, through its Foreign Ministry, a special United States (US)-Asean summit to discuss the tariff issue.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Several victims of the gas pipeline explosion and fire incident in Putra Heights are now in the final phase of preparations to move out of the Putra Heights Mosque Temporary Evacuation Centre (PPS) to other settlements.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will wait for the global situation on trade tariffs to settle before making policy recommendations or revising growth forecasts, its governor said yesterday.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, April 11 — The recent gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights should not deter investment in Malaysia’s energy sector, said state executive councillor for investment, trade, and mobility Ng Sze Han. He said the explosion was an “isolated case” and did not...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today as investors remained cautious after Washington announced a 90-day pause in reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — The 12th Asean Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) concluded yesterday, with the grouping endorsing Malaysia’s Priority Economic Deliverables (PED) against a backdrop of debilitating tariffs imposed on member states, but it prodded members to further reaffirm their commitment to deepening financial integration and reinforcing regional economic resilience.

SHAH ALAM, April 11 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds for the whole of Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya until 9am today.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — The explosion of a high-pressure natural gas pipeline in Putra Heights, Subang Jaya, on April 1, not only disrupted lives but also cast a harsh spotlight on Malaysia’s industrial safety standards. Flames plumed over 30m into the sky, engulfing...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hosted a courtesy visit from Oracle Corporation, a multinational computer technology company based in the United States today.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Malaysia’s top men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani continued their fine run by advancing to the quarter-finals of the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) in Ningbo, China today.