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In a statement today by Malaysia's special secretariat dealing with the Sulu claimants' matter, it gave updates on Malaysia's success so far in getting the Paris courts to block the purported Sulu heirs from enforcing a US$14.9 billion arbitration award. — Reuters file pic

Secretariat: Paris court order to block Sulu 'heirs' from demanding US$14.9b from Malaysia remains intact

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir says Malaysia is ready to provide technical assistance to Commonwealth countries in need. ― Picture by Hari Anggara

Foreign minister: Malaysia ready to provide technical assistance to Commonwealth countries in need

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the launch of MRT2 Phase Two at the Serdang Depot March 16, 2023. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

PM Anwar: Ministry drawing up public transportation framework, will present to Cabinet

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security says Malaysia’s durian industry does not need the government to step in at this point of time through the formation of a Malaysian Durian Board. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Does Malaysia need a Durian Board? Not now, Agriculture Ministry says

According to a statement from the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN), three districts ― Batu Pahat, Segamat and Muar ― are still affected by the floods involving 8,992 families placed at 107 temporary relief centres. — Bernama pic

Floods recede in Johor, number of victims down to 31,860

According to a task force, the Education Ministry said it does not have any plans now to recognise the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) taken by students at Chinese independent high schools. ― Bernama file pic

Education Ministry says won't recognise UEC now, task force never submitted report

Johor police chief Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat said this came following a statement made through a 31-second video uploaded on Tik Tok application.— Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Johor cops receive 16 reports against preacher who insulted royal institution

Indonesia and Malaysia, the world's largest palm oil exporters, have accused the EU of blocking market access for their palm oil. — Picture by Farhan Najib

Malaysia palm oil, rubber farmers file EU petition opposing deforestation law

The Education Ministry previously scrapped the primary school examination UPSR and Form 3 Assessment (PT3) to move to a system less focused on tests. — Picture by Azneal Ishak

After UPSR, PT3 scrapped, Education Ministry says no plans to bring back school exams for now

According to reports, the two foreigners are expected to be charged in court today, citing confirmation from Deputy Commissioner Datuk Mohammad Zamri Zainul Abidin, director anti-money laundering division in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). ― Reuters file pic

Report: Five Malaysian banks under MACC watch for illegal outflows of up to RM200m daily, two UK nationals to be charged

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during the launch of MRT2 Phase Two at the Serdang Depot March 16, 2023. — Picture by Miera Zulyana

PM Anwar: Putrajaya MRT offering free rides until March 31

According to a report, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad wants Putra to form an anti-corruption coalition to run in the 16th general election (GE16) due in five years’ time. ― Picture by Hari Anggara

Dr Mahathir won’t contest elections, but wants Putra to form new anti-corruption coalition for GE16

According to the Order Paper on the Parliament website, the matter will be raised by Sim Tze Tzin (PH-Bayan Baru) who will ask whether the Ministry of Education (KPM) would conduct a technical audit of the system and take action against vendor companies. ― Picture by Miera Zulyana

Identity Management System issues among focus of today’s Parliament sitting

The programme, which runs until December 31, encourages the use of water-efficient products through the implementation of a water-efficient label, among other measures. ― SoyaCincau pic

Environment Ministry offering RM100,000 in rebates on washing machines on Shopee to save water

Lin Peak Yee's daughter, one of the overseas-born children holding a poster asking for her documents on her on her Malaysian citizenship in JPN Putrajaya June 10, 2022. — Picture by Choo Choy May .

Education delayed: Why can’t children born abroad to Malaysian mums start school at the same time as local-born kids?

Sultan of Kedah Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim are seen at Istana Anak Bukit, Alor Setar March 14, 2023. — Picture via Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

PM Anwar briefs Kedah Sultan on Malaysia’s development