KUALA LUMPUR: The governments response and long-term economic planning amid the United States tariffs will be explained by Cabinet members during a special Dewan Rakyat session on May 5. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BATU PAHAT: The magistrates court here today fixed May 28 for the next mention of the case involving a man accused of killing and setting a woman on fire in Sri Gading last month. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BATU PAHAT: A 47-year-old man was sentenced to a RM10,000 fine and one day in jail by the Magistrates Court here today after he pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol earlier this month. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Four individuals, including a woman, were charged in the magistrates court here today with the murder of a man at Taman Batu Metropolitan, Sentul, last week. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA KINABALU: Political stability in Sabah can only be achieved when the state is given priority, said Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) secretary-general Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah wasted no time in zeroing in on rogue banker Roger Ng Chong Hwa, demanding clarity on his conviction in the United States (US) and any possible links to Datuk Seri Najib Razak in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) financial scandal. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUCHING: The magistrates court here today set May 26 for the mention of the case involving an e-hailing driver charged with the murder of Nurul Asikin Lan, whose body was found in a drain along Jalan Setia Raja, Tabuan, last December. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of RM598,970 in summons collections was successfully recorded during the discount initiative held at the police Hari Raya celebration at Titiwangsa Stadium last Monday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: The government will review the International Monetary Funds (IMF) revised forecast for Malaysias real gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2025. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUANTAN: The state government has agreed to a one-year feasibility study for the proposed Pahang International Spaceport project on land owned by the Pahang State Development Corporation (PKNP) in Nenasi, Pekan. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Amidst a packed schedule spanning Turkiye and the United Kingdom, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof was not spared from experiencing a tense moment while in Istanbul, when a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck the city earlier on Wednesday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PEKAN: The Kembara Pahang 1.0 programme concluded yesterday with an enthusiastic reception for the arrival of the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Riayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, at Pantai Lagenda, marking the end of a three-day expedition. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The PKR central leadership council meeting on Wednesday night made a policy decision to expel any member who, after being chosen as a candidate for a position within the party, joins another one. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA KINABALU: The 100kg kilogrammes of pangolin meat seized in Pitas yesterday is unlikely to have been intended for export, said Sabah Wildlife director Mohd Soffian Abu Bakar. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Police have started investigations into a case where a customer allegedly received an offensive and racist message from a food delivery rider sent via his companys internal chat feature. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza has denied allegations that she was paid to perform at the Health Ministrys Aidilfitri celebration yesterday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol throughout the country will remain unchanged at RM3.18 and RM2.05 per litre respectively from April 24 to 30. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: A Village Development and Security Committee chairman in Sabak Bernam has been remanded for four days to assist investigations into alleged abuse of power, involving the unauthorised transfer of public funds. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

TAWAU: A car wash centre employee was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing a customers wallet containing almost RM11,000 in cash. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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KUALA LUMPUR: Federal Court Judge Datuk Zabariah Mohd Yusof has been appointed as a member of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC). New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

BALING: An elderly woman had a harrowing experience after being swarmed by bees while foraging for wild greens near her home in Kampung Bandar Caruk Sotong, Siong, yesterday. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has established a Technical Committee on the Stabilisation of Supply and Prices of Daily Essentials to ensure price stability and the availability of essential goods in the market. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

TAWAU: A state civil servant was sentenced to 30 days jail and fined RM10,000 by the magistrates court here today after pleading guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol on Feb 9. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has established a committee to stabilise the prices of essential goods. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SUNGAI BULOH: Residents of Taman Seri Alam woke up to chaos early this morning as heavy rainfall caused a retention pond under repair to overflow, flooding at least 35 homes in the area. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The 2025 Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (PBAKL) is expected to attract 1.9 million visitors, a 100,000 increase from the previous edition. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia remains committed to pursuing the best possible solution to tariff issues with the United States in the interest of both nations, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry is working with the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) to remove from the market Indonesian food products found to contain porcine DNA. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The special Dewan Rakyat sitting on the United States (US) tariff issue will offer an opportunity for members of parliament, including the opposition, to engage in an in-depth debate, says Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Tedy Teow Wooi Huat, who was arrested in Thail than two years ago and extradited to China last year, is in the spotlight again after the police launched Op Northern Star. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: The introduction of the Jalur Gemilang badge on students uniforms is expected to become a powerful catalyst for fostering patriotism and love for the nation among Malaysias younger generation. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

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KUCHING: The Sarawak government is planning to amend the states biodiversity laws to enable the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) to commercialise its research. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KUALA LUMPUR: Applicants for the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 Series 2/2025 may check their selection status from today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SEREMBAN: The driver of a Honda Jazz who was involved in a dangerous driving incident that led to the deaths of three teenagers in a crash along Persiaran Senawang 1 pleaded not guilty at the magistrates court here today. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

KOTA KINABALU: Claims of vote-rigging in the recently concluded Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) division elections are highly unlikely, said PKR deputy information chief Razeef Rakimin. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

ALOR STAR: Police arrested 117 individuals including 51 who tested positive for drugs during a five-day special operation targeting criminal activities in the Kuala Muda district. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

TAPAH: A preliminary briefing on the Malaysia Education Blueprint (Higher Education) 20252035 [PPTM 20252035] has been presented to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ahead of its official launch later this year, says Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

SUNGAI PETANI: Libraries must be given greater prominence and highlighted as a catalyst for national progress, including in the economy, politics, society, education and culture. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd