Health Ministry finds no link between radiation exposure, cancer cases at UMMC
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/health-ministry-finds-no-link-between-radiation-exposure-cancer-cases-at-ummc?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/health-ministry-finds-no-link-between-radiation-exposure-cancer-cases-at-ummc?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
The Star
Health Ministry finds no link between radiation exposure, cancer cases at UMMC
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has confirmed that there is no technical evidence to support claims that radiation exposure at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) Nuclear Medicine Unit caused cancer cases among its staff.
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Drink-driving military officer arrested after wrong-way crash kills e-hailing passenger on MEX Highway
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/drink-driving-military-officer-arrested-after-wrong-way-crash-kills-e-hailing-passenger-on-mex-highway?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/drink-driving-military-officer-arrested-after-wrong-way-crash-kills-e-hailing-passenger-on-mex-highway?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
The Star
Drink-driving military officer arrested after wrong-way crash kills e-hailing passenger on MEX Highway
PETALING JAYA: A 31-year-old military officer is believed to have been driving against traffic while under the influence of alcohol, leading to a fatal crash at KM1.9 of the Maju Expressway (MEX) early Thursday (April 23) morning.
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MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in five states until 7pm (April 23)
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/metmalaysia-warns-of-thunderstorms-in-five-states-until-7pm-april-23?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/metmalaysia-warns-of-thunderstorms-in-five-states-until-7pm-april-23?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
The Star
MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in five states until 7pm (April 23)
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in five states until 7pm on Thursday (April 23).
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Efforts to reach consensus in Middle East conflict must continue, says Khaled
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/efforts-to-reach-consensus-in-middle-east-conflict-must-continue-says-khaled?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/efforts-to-reach-consensus-in-middle-east-conflict-must-continue-says-khaled?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
The Star
Efforts to reach consensus in Middle East conflict must continue, says Khaled
KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts to reach a consensus in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States must continue, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
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Let police probe fatal crash involving armed forces officer, says Defence Minister
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/let-police-probe-fatal-crash-involving-armed-forces-officer-says-defence-minster?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/let-police-probe-fatal-crash-involving-armed-forces-officer-says-defence-minster?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
The Star
Let police probe fatal crash involving armed forces officer, says Defence Minster
KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry says the police should be allowed to investigate the fatal accident allegedly caused by a drunk member of the Armed Forces.
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NGO graft probe: MACC seizes assest worth more than RM18.4mil to aid investigations
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/ngo-graft-probe-macc-seizes-assest-worth-more-than-rm184mil-to-aid-investigations?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/ngo-graft-probe-macc-seizes-assest-worth-more-than-rm184mil-to-aid-investigations?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
The Star
NGO graft probe: MACC seizes assest worth more than RM18.4mil to aid investigations
KUALA LUMPUR: Graft busters have seized immovable assets worth more than RM18.3mil to assist investigations into the alleged misappropriation of funds involving a non-governmental organisation (NGO).
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JPJโs special "P_P" plates draw over 6,000 bidders
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/jpjs-special-pp-plates-draw-over-6000-bidders?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/jpjs-special-pp-plates-draw-over-6000-bidders?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
The Star
JPJโs special "P_P" plates draw over 6,000 bidders
PUTRAJAYA: The special "P_P" vehicle registration number series has continued to receive an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response since it opened on Monday (April 20).
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Fan gifts Anne Hathaway Quran after her โInsyaAllahโ interview clip goes viral
https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2026/04/23/fan-gifts-anne-hathaway-quran-after-her-insyaallah-interview-clip-goes-viral?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2026/04/23/fan-gifts-anne-hathaway-quran-after-her-insyaallah-interview-clip-goes-viral?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
The Star
Fan gifts Anne Hathaway Quran after her 'InsyaAllah' interview clip goes viral
She left fans worldwide amused and surprised for using the phrase which means "if God wills" casually and correctly in the interview when speaking about her hopes for the future.
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Ex-DBKL senior deputy director begins jail term after appeals court upholds graft conviction
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/ex-dbkl-senior-deputy-director-begins-jail-term-after-appeals-court-upholds-graft-conviction?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/ex-dbkl-senior-deputy-director-begins-jail-term-after-appeals-court-upholds-graft-conviction?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
The Star
Ex-DBKL senior deputy director begins jail term after appeals court upholds graft conviction
PUTRAJAYA: Former Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) senior deputy director Sabudin Mohd Salleh began serving a four-year jail sentence on Thursday (April 23) after the Court of Appeal upheld his conviction for obtaining RM200,000 in bribes linked to the issuanceโฆ
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Ten cats killed after fire breaks out at Simpang Pulai animal shelter
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/ten-cats-killed-after-fire-breaks-out-at-simpang-pulai-animal-shelter?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/ten-cats-killed-after-fire-breaks-out-at-simpang-pulai-animal-shelter?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
The Star
Ten cats killed after fire breaks out at Simpang Pulai animal shelter
IPOH: About 10 cats were killed after a fire broke out at an animal shelter in Simpang Pulai.
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Man 'cured' of HIV after breakthrough transplant
https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/health/2026/04/23/man-039cured039-of-hiv-after-breakthrough-transplant?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/health/2026/04/23/man-039cured039-of-hiv-after-breakthrough-transplant?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
The Star
Man 'cured' of HIV after breakthrough transplant
A Norwegian man has been declared virus-free after a stem cell transplant from his sibling.
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Iran takes seized ships to port, countries seek info on seafarers' safety
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/04/23/iran-takes-seized-ships-to-port-countries-seek-info-on-seafarers039-safety?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/04/23/iran-takes-seized-ships-to-port-countries-seek-info-on-seafarers039-safety?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
The Star
Iran takes seized ships to port, countries seek info on seafarers' safety
LONDON/ATHENS, April 23 (Reuters) - Two container ships seized by Iran near the Strait of Hormuz with about 40 โ crew aboard have been taken toward the port of Bandar Abbas, sources said on Thursday, Tehran โhaving vowed to retaliate after U.S. forces seizedโฆ
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MetMalaysia issues Level 1 hot weather alert for 10 areas in Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/metmalaysia-issues-level-1-hot-weather-alert-for-10-areas-in-perlis-kedah-kelantan?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/metmalaysia-issues-level-1-hot-weather-alert-for-10-areas-in-perlis-kedah-kelantan?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
The Star
MetMalaysia issues Level 1 hot weather alert for 10 areas in Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a Level 1 hot weather status, or alert category, for 10 areas across Perlis, Kedah and Kelantan.
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Malaysian university enters top 40 in Asia for the first time
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/malaysian-university-enters-top-40-in-asia-for-the-first-time?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/malaysian-university-enters-top-40-in-asia-for-the-first-time?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
The Star
Malaysian university enters top 40 in Asia for the first time
PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian university has entered the top 40 Asian universities for the first time, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2026.
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Wall St set to open lower in absence of clarity on Iran de-escalation; earnings mixed
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/04/23/wall-st-set-to-open-lower-in-absence-of-clarity-on-iran-de-escalation-earnings-mixed?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2026/04/23/wall-st-set-to-open-lower-in-absence-of-clarity-on-iran-de-escalation-earnings-mixed?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
The Star
Wall St set to open lower in absence of clarity on Iran de-escalation; earnings mixed
Wall Street's main indexes were set to open lower on Thursday, with investors hesitant to extend the recent equities rally in the absence of clear signals on the U.S.-Iran war, while a batch of mixed earnings further dented sentiment.
Man held over father's death in Kota Baru is schizophrenic, say cops
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/man-held-over-father039s-death-in-kota-baru-is-schizophrenic-say-cops?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/man-held-over-father039s-death-in-kota-baru-is-schizophrenic-say-cops?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
The Star
Man held over father's death in Kota Baru is schizophrenic, say cops
TANAH MERAH: A man suspected of assaulting his father, who later died from head injuries sustained in an incident at a house in Kampung Masjid Baung Bayam, Kota Baru, on Monday (April 20), has been confirmed to have schizophrenia.
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MACC personnel now must declare NGO involvement, says Azam Baki
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/macc-personnel-now-must-declare-ngo-involvement-says-azam-baki?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/macc-personnel-now-must-declare-ngo-involvement-says-azam-baki?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
The Star
MACC personnel now must declare NGO involvement, says Azam Baki
PETALING JAYA: All personnel of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) are now required to declare their involvement in non-governmental organisations (NGOs), says Tan Sri Azam Baki.
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Take sterner action to ensure PERKESO deductions for gig workers, says coalition
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/take-sterner-action-to-ensure-perkeso-deductions-for-gig-workers-says-coalition?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/take-sterner-action-to-ensure-perkeso-deductions-for-gig-workers-says-coalition?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
The Star
Take sterner action to ensure PERKESO deductions for gig workers, says coalition
PETALING JAYA: Stronger and more punitive enforcement action should be considered to ensure gig platform providers fully integrate their systems with the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) for automatic deductions.
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Global Sumud Flotilla expands as vessels converge in Siracusa
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/global-sumud-flotilla-expands-as-vessels-converge-in-siracusa?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/global-sumud-flotilla-expands-as-vessels-converge-in-siracusa?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
The Star
Global Sumud Flotilla expands as vessels converge in Siracusa
KUALA LUMPUR: The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) is entering a new phase of escalation as vessels from Barcelona and across Italy converge at Marina di Siracusa on Thursday (April 23), forming an expanded and unified fleet ahead of its continued journey towardsโฆ
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Foreign woman detained over discovery of manโs body in Klang
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/foreign-woman-detained-over-discovery-of-mans-body-in-klang?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/04/23/foreign-woman-detained-over-discovery-of-mans-body-in-klang?utm_medium=socmed&utm_campaign=TG
The Star
Foreign woman detained over discovery of manโs body in Klang
SHAH ALAM: Police have detained a foreign woman to assist in investigations following the discovery of a man's body at a residence in Klang on Thursday (April 23).
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