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Malaysia Airlines and MHholidays Offer Up to 45% Off
Malaysia Airlines and MHholidays are offering up to 45% off on airfares to all domestic and selected international destinations within its network and hotel packages from 4 until 18 January 2023 for immediate travel up to 31 August 2023, allowing customers to plan...
Strong Winds And Rough Seas Warning Issued For Malaysian Coasts
MetMalaysia predicts strong winds and rough seas to occur at some Malaysian coasts until 14 January. MetMalaysia issued a strong wind and rough seas warning (Category 1) in Section A, the Malaysian coasts. The strong wind in the northeast is expected to reach 40-50...
2023: People urged to strengthen unity
KUALA LUMPUR: As 2022 draws to a close, several Cabinet ministers extended their 2023 New Year’s greetings, with hopes that the people will find a common goal and strengthen unity to steer the nation towards prosperity. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah...
Fixed airfares a boon in CNY
OHOR BARU: The introduction of fixed fares for Sarawak and Sabah during Chinese New Year has allowed people from the two states a chance to reunite for the festive holiday, say groups. United Sabah Suluk Association president Faisal Sisar said the Covid-19 pandemic...
Malaysian palm oil futures surge on China optimism
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures surged more than 6% on Tuesday, its biggest one-day jump in three months, on demand optimism after key market China said it would further ease border controls for inbound travellers. The benchmark palm oil contract for March...
Climate change creates the perfect conditions for dengue to spread: Is fogging enough to beat that?
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — Malaysia has long tried to control the spread of dengue, but dealing with the pesky mosquitoes that transmit the disease through their bite is no easy task. Despite deploying genetically-modified Wolbachia mosquitoes to "fight fire with fire"...
MetMalaysia issues strong winds, rough seas warning in several states
KUALA LUMPUR: The Meteorological Department of Malaysia (MetMalaysia) has issued a strong winds and rough seas warning in the waters of several states until Thursday. MetMalaysia in a statement today announced a category three warning involving strong northeasterly...
Malaysia Sees Trade as Vehicle to Forge Closer Bilateral Ties with US
Two newly arrived Malaysian diplomats in New York underscore the importance of forging closer ties with the US, and underscore the importance of trade in promoting bilateral ties. Amir Farid Abu Hasan, the new Malaysian consul general in New York, who was...
Eight states at risk of flash flooding in next 24 hours
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 — Several areas in Perak, Johor, Melaka, Kedah, Penang, Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Kuala Lumpur are at risk of flash flooding in the next 24 hours in the event of heavy rain or significant thunderstorms. According to a notice issued by the...
Environment minister: DOE to empower monitoring, enforcement on e-waste imports to Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA, Dec15 — The Department of Environment (DOE) will continue to strengthen the monitoring and enforcement of the importation of electronic waste (e-waste) to ensure that Malaysia is not used as a transit or disposal site for e-waste from developed countries....