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BANGI, March 26 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is now leveraging drug residue analysis in sewage systems to detect the presence of drug laboratories in any particular area.

HONG KONG, March 26 — China’s glacier area has shrunk by 26 per cent since 1960 due to rapid global warming, with 7,000 small glaciers disappearing completely and glacial retreat intensifying in recent years, official data released this month showed.

JAKARTA, March 26 — Asean and South Korea are set to deepen their partnership with a new Plan of Action (POA) aimed at advancing their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) from 2026 to 2030.

BANGKOK, March 26 — Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra breezed through a no-confidence vote in Parliament today in the first test of her premiership, emerging unscathed from a two-day opposition onslaught to reaffirm the stability of her coalition.

PUTRAJAYA, March 26 — The Public Service Department (JPA) is acting as the lead agency in the formulation, coordination and implementation of the Government Service Efficiency Commitment Bill 2025 (Iltizam).

SINGAPORE, March 26 — Oil prices edged higher today on supply concerns, with the United States stepping up efforts to limit Venezuelan and Iranian oil exports, while a bigger-than-expected drop in US crude inventories also lent support.

UISEONG, March 26 — At least 18 people have died as multiple wildfires rage across South Korea’s southeastern region, with thousands of firefighters aided by the military deployed in a bid to contain one of the country’s worst forest fires in decades.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — Maybank will tap growth opportunities that arise with Malaysia as Asean chair this year, especially in areas of sustainability, transition finance, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.

LONDON, March 26 — British police said a fire which caused Heathrow Airport to close for 18 hours last week was no longer being treated as a potentially criminal matter.

PUTRAJAYA, March 26 — The Task Force on Sick and Abandoned Private Housing Projects (TFST) has revived 89 private housing projects with a combined gross development value (GDV) of RM6.48 billion in the first two months of this year.

PADANG RENGAS, March 26 — Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) recent purchase of Boeing aircraft was carried out in accordance with established procedures and terms, said the Finance Minister’s political secretary Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, March 26 — As host of the Malaysia Games (Sukma) 2026, Selangor is pursuing key preparations to ensure the successful organisation of the sporting event. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the biennial games will not only serve as a platform for...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, March 26 — The Raw Water Security Scheme (SJAM) is among the Selangor government’s most significant feats in tackling water pollution and management. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the project was developed to improve the efficiency and...

BANGKOK, March 26 — Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will be the subject of a no-confidence vote in Parliament today, in an early test of the unity of her ruling coalition following two days of intense grilling by the opposition.

ISKANDAR PUTERI, March 26 — National winger Faisal Halim expressed his joy at finally donning the Harimau Malaya jersey again, nearly a year after surviving an acid attack, as Malaysia secured a 2-0 victory over Nepal in their opening Group F match of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium here last night.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, analysts said.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — The launch of Halal Oriental Market Malaysia in Queensway, London — a key strategic sales hub for the Muslim community and Asian food enthusiasts — marks a significant success for Malaysian-made products.

JOHOR BAHRU, March 26 — The number of flood victims at relief centres (PPS) in Johor remained at 909 people, involving 275 families, as of 8am today.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, March 26 — Investor confidence in industry-relevant human resources was a key factor behind Selangor’s impressive investment surge to RM101 billion last year, nearly double the RM55 billion target. Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said Selangor’s...

ISKANDAR PUTERI, March 26 — National head coach Peter Cklamovski was full of praise for his Harimau Malaya players after Malaysia secured a 2-0 victory over Nepal in their Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Group F opener at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium here last night.