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JPJ to suspend licences of bus, lorry drivers involved in accidents

Drivers found guilty will have their licences revoked, and all suspended drivers must undergo a JPJ-run refresher course before returning to the road

New seatbelt mandate for express, tour buses from July 1

JPJ will issue guidelines for operating companies to ensure compliance with the directive; non-compliance will incur a fine of RM300 for drivers, passengers, and the operating company

Bus in UPSI accident had no seat belts, stricter safety rules needed: Loke

Transport minister reveals the vehicle’s lack of passenger restraints, pushing for urgent reforms to protect travellers

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Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

No, Malays could not fly: Scholars call out pseudohistory

UPSI and DBP academics urge discipline in handling history after Prof Solehah’s claims of Malays teaching China ‘flying kung fu’

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