KUALA LUMPUR: The government does not currently plan to make urine tests a mandatory requirement for concert events.

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Development Corporation (PDC) has partnered with SP Setia Bhd to develop an industrial park in Bandar Setia Fontaines, Bertam near here with a gross development value (GDV) of RM1.2 billion to RM1.6 billion.

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah PKR will prioritise its internal party elections first before shifting focus to the state elections.

SHAH ALAM: Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah received business zakat (tithe) amounting to over RM13.2 million from six state-owned companies in Selangor today.

KANGAR: Perlis has received 30 metric tonnes, or 3,000 sacks, of subsidised local white rice since March 1 to address the state’s previous supply shortage.

JOHOR BARU: The Johor government has warned that business licences will be revoked on the spot if any foreign traders are found operating at Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars, including cases of “subletting” stalls to non-Malaysians.

RAWANG: The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti), through the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida), will continue advancing industrial reform policies to enhance Malaysia's appeal as a prime investment destination.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Terengganu government is relying on its rehabilitation centres and religious and welfare programmes to tackle the drug menace.

JOHOR BARU: The Johor state government has expressed pride in the state’s education innovation team for making a name on the global stage at the World Youth STEM Invention Innovation (WYSII) 2025, in Medan, Indonesia from Feb 23 to 27.

KOTA BARU: Pas top leaders have remained silent on the issue involving Gunung Semanggol assemblyman Razman Zakaria, who has reportedly been temporarily relieved of his duties as Perak Pas chairman.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Industrial Court ruled that Air Products Malaysia’s decision to terminate a driver for using his handphone while operating a liquid bulk tanker was justified.

SINGAPORE: A high-stakes father-and-son feud has plunged Singapore property giant City Developments Ltd (CDL) into turmoil, with the private boardroom dispute of one of the city-state's wealthiest families erupting into public view this week.

KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has voiced his disappointment over the delay in completing the Rumah Pesona Johor (RPJ) project, which was originally set to be finished last year.

PASIR GUDANG: Pasir Gudang member of parliament Hassan Abdul Karim has confirmed that he will not contest for any leadership position in PKR’s upcoming elections in May.

IPOH: Gunung Semanggol assemblyman Razman Zakaria has been temporarily relieved of his duties as Perak Pas chairman.

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to contesting in all upcoming state and general elections, stressing that winning more seats is the party’s ultimate priority.

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TAIPING: Perak Barisan Nasional (BN) has shortlisted six candidates for the upcoming Ayer Kuning by-election, with the final decision now in the hands of the party’s top leadership.

KOTA KINABALU: The establishment of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) with the passing of the MMC Bill 2024 in the Dewan Rakyat last Wednesday marks a significant step toward a free and self-regulatory media landscape in the country, according to journalists in Sabah.

PADANG BESAR: The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) is focusing on addressing coconut shortages in the east coast states as 650 metric tonnes of imported coconuts have begun arriving.