March 24, 2025
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Steven Sim: Many volunteers are unaware they are eligible for Perkeso’s self-employed protection

BUKIT MERTAJAM, March 24 — Human Resources Minister Steven Sim has urged volunteer team members contributing to the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) to report any work-related incidents to ensure they benefit from the Self-Employed Social Security Scheme (SKSPS).‍

March 24, 2025
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Dangerous mishap: Teen loses finger, two others injured after playing with modified firecrackers in Jeli

JELI, March 24 — Three male students sustained injuries and burns, with one losing a finger, after playing with modified firecrackers in their school dormitory yesterday.‍

March 24, 2025
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National
What is the Consumer Credit Bill? The upcoming law aimed at regulating BNPL and credit service providers

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — On March 4, the federal government introduced the long-awaited Consumer Credit Bill (CCB) in Parliament, aiming to strengthen regulatory oversight and enhance consumer protection within the expanding non-bank credit sector.

Bayern goalkeeper Neuer faces injury setback, Champions League quarter-final participation uncertain

MUNICH, March 23 — Bayern Munich captain and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has encountered a setback in his recovery from a calf injury, the club confirmed in a statement on Saturday.

South Korea declares state of emergency as wildfire spreads, leaving four dead

SEOUL, March 23 — A raging wildfire in southeastern South Korea has claimed the lives of three firefighters and a public servant, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency, authorities confirmed on Saturday.

Turkish Prosecutors Pursue Jail Sentence for Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Over Terrorism and Corruption Charges

ANKARA, March 23 — Turkish prosecutors have requested a court to detain Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and four of his aides ahead of their trial on terrorism and corruption charges, according to Imamoglu’s office.‍

March 23, 2025
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National
Ambulance veers off road in Terengganu after tyre blowout, injuring patient and medical staff

KUALA TERENGGANU, March 23 — A patient and medical personnel sustained minor injuries after their ambulance veered off the road and crashed into a tree at Kilometre 49, Jalan Kuala Terengganu-Kuantan, near Jambu Bongkok in Marang, around midnight.‍

March 23, 2025
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National
Ismail Sabri refutes claims of withdrawing support from the unity government.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 — Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has denied claims that he and 13 Barisan Nasional (BN) lawmakers have withdrawn their support for the National Unity Government.‍

March 23, 2025
National
National
Armed robber arrested in Bukit Beruntung following RM2 million gold heist at Kota Damansara mall

SHAH ALAM, March 23 — A local man suspected of carrying out an armed robbery at a gold shop in a Kota Damansara shopping mall was arrested by police at 10.15pm last night.

Williams Fined €50,000 by FIA for Missing Camera Footage in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, March 22 — Formula One stewards have fined Williams €50,000 (US$54,070), with €40,000 suspended, for failing to comply with regulations regarding on-car cameras during the Chinese Grand Prix.

Australian Tourist Dies, Others Injured as Boat Capsizes in Rough Bali Seas

JAKARTA, March 22 — A boat carrying 16 people capsized in rough seas off Bali, resulting in the death of an Australian woman and injuring at least one other, authorities confirmed today.‍

England legend Pearce returns to Wembley, recalls in-flight medical emergency: ‘They stopped my heart and restarted it’

LONDON, March 22 — Former Nottingham Forest and England defender Stuart Pearce has returned to his role as a football pundit following his recent health scare. The 62-year-old spent five days in a Canadian hospital earlier this month after suffering chest pains during a flight from the United States.‍