Malaysia looks beyond traditional buyers in fresh palm oil expansion drive, with Africa and Middle East in focus

Malaysia looks beyond traditional buyers in fresh palm oil expansion drive, with Africa and Middle East in focus

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Malaysia will continue to strengthen established palm oil markets and explore opportunities across Africa, Asean, the Middle East and other regions. Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad said a wider market gives the industry greater resilience and the opportunity to reach new customers. “Strong partnerships are essential.

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No warnings, just arrests: Mayor says this is how DBKL deals with parking touts

No warnings, just arrests: Mayor says this is how DBKL deals with parking touts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) does not issue notices to parking touts and simply arrests those caught during operations, mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud said today. He said 84 touts, commonly called “ulat parking” in Malay, had been arrested in operations carried out at 49 locations around the capital. “We

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Anifah urges Sabahans to reject religious intolerance over Israel Houghton concert

Anifah urges Sabahans to reject religious intolerance over Israel Houghton concert

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 6 — Former foreign minister Tan Sri Anifah Aman has urged Sabahans not to bring religious intolerance into Sabah. In a statement regarding the proposed concert by Israel Houghton here, Anifah said he was surprised that police reports have been made against the organising of the concert as Sabah has always been

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Lim Guan Eng cites fresh LCS delays in renewing scrutiny of Zahid’s ‘please implement’ note

Lim Guan Eng cites fresh LCS delays in renewing scrutiny of Zahid’s ‘please implement’ note

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — DAP’s Lim Guan Eng today cited fresh delays to Malaysia’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project in renewing scrutiny of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s role in the procurement when he was defence minister. In a statement, the Bagan MP referred to the latest findings in the 2026

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Deputy Speaker conveys condolences to Dr Mahathir, announces King’s assent to seven Acts as Dewan Rakyat sitting opens

Deputy Speaker conveys condolences to Dr Mahathir, announces King’s assent to seven Acts as Dewan Rakyat sitting opens

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has given royal assent to seven Acts passed during the Second Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament, held from June 22 to July 16. Deputy Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Seri Dr Ramli Mohd Nor said the Acts were the Employment

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Lee Chean Chung’s exit as MP is official, Election Commission told of Petaling Jaya seat vacancy

Lee Chean Chung’s exit as MP is official, Election Commission told of Petaling Jaya seat vacancy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Dr Johari Abdul received the resignation letter submitted by Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung on Oct 2, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Seri Dr Ramli Mohd Nor said this at the start of the Third Meeting of the

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