Nation

Ban on foreign credit card use for RON95 purchase at pumps now in effect

KUALA LUMPUR: The restriction on the purchase of RON95 petrol using foreign credit and debit cards at self-service terminals at petrol stations is being enforced in stages nationwide from Wednesday (April 1).

Nation

Court sets May 14 to determine status of representation in case involving alleged attack on Sultan Nazrin

IPOH: The Magistrate's Court here has set May 14 to determine the status of a representation submitted by a woman seeking to have a charge of using criminal force against the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, dropped.

Nation

Hutan Melintang: Body of drowned fisherman found

IPOH: The body of a fisherman who drowned after falling off his boat while trying to check on his propeller at Lot 125B (Pelantar 10) Hutan Melintang, near Bagan Datuk on Tuesday (March 31), has been found.

Nation

Penang to lower land tax rates for industrial land without planning approvals

GEORGE TOWN: Penang will lower land tax rates for certain first-grade land designated for business and industrial purposes which do not have planning approvals, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Nation

Absolute ban on e-waste imports effective April 1, says Customs

PUTRAJAYA: The importation of e-waste into Malaysia has officially been gazetted as an absolutely prohibited item under the First Schedule of the Customs (Prohibition on Imports) Order 2023.

Nation

Asean to be held virtually this year, physical meets only for leaders, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Physical Asean meetings this year will only include heads of government, said government spokesman Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Nation

Fadillah to give daily briefing on measures to address global energy crisis, Middle East conflict

PUTRAJAYA: The government will be holding daily briefings to give updates on measures taken to address the global energy crisis and the ongoing Middle East conflict, said Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Nation

Anwar pays tribute to JPJ on 80th anniversary, urges to enhance service quality

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today paid tribute to the Road Transport Department (JPJ) on its 80th anniversary and called on the agency to further strengthen enforcement and enhance service quality to maintain public confidence.

Nation

Energy commission: 85% of households to see little impact on electricity bills

PUTRAJAYA: The Energy Commission (ST) has assured that about 85% of domestic households will experience little impact on their electricity bills following the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Incentive, amid the current global energy crisis.

Nation

High Court dismisses Semantan Estate's discovery application in land dispute with govt

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has dismissed a discovery application by the Semantan Estate Sdn Bhd in its bid to obtain documents relating to an assessment for compensation over the 'Duta Enclave' land dispute with the government.

Nation

Court allows counselling teacher accused of sexually assaulting 11-year-old to undergo psych eval

SEREMBAN: The Sessions Court here has allowed an application by the defence to refer a counselling teacher facing charges of committing physical sexual assault against an 11-year-old student and possessing child pornography to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.

Nation

Thunderstorm warning issued across multiple Malaysian states until 5pm today

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) has issued a fresh thunderstorm warning for large parts of the country, alerting residents to the likelihood of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds.

Nation

When learned helplessness turns fatal: The psychology of murder suicide

Depression strikes millions, but in its darkest form, it drives fathers to destroy what they love most – their own families.

Nation

RM60,000 lost to credit card scams: Elderly contractor among victims

KUALA LUMPUR: A 67-year-old contractor lost nearly RM20,000 after falling victim to credit card fraud involving overseas medical transactions in March last year.

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22-year-old claims trial to sex assault charges involving 16-year-old girl

SEREMBAN: A 22-year-old man claimed trial in the Sessions Court here to two charges of sexually assaulting his 16-year-old female friend.

Nation

Malaysia's electricity rebates fall to 0.47 sen/kWh for April

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia's fuel costs have shifted sharply, with electricity rebates known as the Automatic Fuel Adjustment (AFA) that once peaked at almost 9 sen per kilowatt hour (kWh) in November, has now fallen to just 0.47 sen/kWh for April, says the Energy Commission.

Sabah & Sarawak

Ministry tightens enforcement on subsidised fuel sales nationwide

BAU: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry is stepping up enforcement of new regulations on the sale and purchase of subsidised fuel, which take effect on Wednesday (April 1).

Nation

Widow expresses relief as driver charged with murder over fatal Klang crash

KLANG: The widow of a motorcyclist killed in a recent road accident says she feels some relief now that the driver involved has been charged with murder.

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Higher VSP app uptake sees drop in crime during Hari Raya this year, says Bukit Aman

PETALING JAYA: Increased public participation through the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol (VSP) app has contributed to a drop in crime cases during Op Selamat 26 in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year.

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Technician jailed 5 years for sexually assaulting 15-year-old at bus stop

SEREMBAN: A 32-year-old technician has been sentenced to five years in jail by the Sessions Court here for the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl at a bus stop.