KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in several areas in the Peninsula, Sarawak and Sabah until 9pm on Monday (March 30). Read full story
Kerian padi farmers concerned as planting season delayed due to deferred irrigation
IPOH: Padi farmers in Kerian are expressing concern about the current hot weather, which is causing critical levels at the Bukit Merah Dam. Read full story
RM2bil in financing approved to benefit over 88,000 MSMEs
BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry has approved nearly RM2bil in financing within the first two months of this year, benefiting 88,150 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide. Read full story
Fisherman found drowned in Sungai Besut
JERTIH: A fisherman was found drowned after he is believed to have fallen into Sungai Besut near Agro Darau in Kampung Darau, Hulu Besut, near here on Sunday (March 29). Read full story
Shah Alam cops arrest four for allegedly setting off fireworks from car
SHAH ALAM: Police have arrested four suspects who allegedly set off fireworks from a moving car. Read full story
Bushfires in central Sarawak under control, says Bomba
KUCHING: Firefighting operations at three bushfire sites in central Sarawak are showing positive progress, following coordinated efforts by air and ground teams, says the state Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). Read full story
Over RM32mil worth of petrol and diesel seized since 2024, says ministry
BUKIT KAYU HITAM: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) seized petrol and diesel worth more than RM32mil and arrested 667 people under the Ops Tiris 3.0 conducted nationwide from Jan 1, 2024 to March 27 this year. Read full story
Thunderstorm, heavy rain warning issued for several states until 5pm
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in several areas in the Peninsula, Sarawak and Sabah until 5pm on Sunday (March 29). Read full story
Hot weather threatens over 13,000 hectares of Perak padi fields
IPOH: Padi fields in the Seberang Perak and Sungai Manik irrigation schemes in the Perak Tengah and Hilir Perak districts have been affected by the current hot weather. Read full story
Economy Ministry to meet SMEs over impact of Iran war, global fuel crisis, says Akmal
JOHOR BARU: The Economy Ministry will engage with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to assess the impact of the Iran conflict and global fuel crisis, says its Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. Read full story