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World No 127 pair Jimmy-Pei Jing defy odds to enter Macau Open final

Jimmy Wong-Lai Pei Jing are in a World Tour final after having teamed up only in March. PETALING JAYA: New…
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A public health specialist’s ordeal

From a concerned public health specialist When I read the recent news that junior specialists will now receive their specialist…
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BN aims to contest 1 state seat in every Sabah parliamentary constituency

BN deputy chairman Mohamad Hasan said representation across Sabah will lift the spirits of party members and make them feel…
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Suhakam welcomes Farah Nini Dusuki as chief children’s commissioner

Farah Nini Dusuki has been designated as chief children’s commissioner until March 8, 2026. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Farah Nini…
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US tariff rate has no impact on nation’s commodities market, says Johari

Plantation and commodities minister Johari Ghani said the tariff rate for commodities is still fair, even if it remains at…
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Committee set up to probe UTM student’s death, says minister

UTM student Syamsul Haris Shamsudin died during a reserves officers’ training unit exercise in Ulu Tiram, Johor, on July 28.…
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Settlers to benefit from Felda’s majority stake in FGV, says Zahid

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia on July 29, FGV announced that Felda has acquired 91.73% of FGV’s total issued…
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Pahang sultan reaffirms commitment to speak up against land encroachment

Pahang ruler Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah said the widespread attention the issue received had served as a wake-up call…
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Hoh on a high: Justin qualifies for Macau Open final

It was undoubtedly Justin Hoh’s best performance since he started his badminton career in 2017. (Wikipedia pic) PETALING JAYA: Men’s…
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Cops to submit Zara Qairina probe paper to AGC next week

Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said police have taken statements from 60 witnesses in their investigation into the death of…
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Impose Unexplained Wealth Order to curb graft among elite, says ex-MP

Former Klang MP Charles Santiago said Malaysia needs a law to force individuals to explain how they obtained wealth beyond…
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Muhyiddin denies snubbing Borneo bloc

PN chairman Muhyiddin Yassin said his long-standing presence in Sabah reflects his commitment to the state’s development and interests PETALING…
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3 schoolmates among 60 quizzed over Zara Qairina’s death

Police are investigating the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir, who allegedly fell from her school hostel in Papar, Sabah.…
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More buses not enough without proper city planning, says expert

The government has announced plans to add 300 on-demand vans and 1,200 buses in major cities but transport experts call…
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Go on the offensive ahead of next general election, PKR told

Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli said the party must showcase what the government has achieved in a way that…
Foreigner bites off cop’s ear during arrest

Citizens can arrest but mustn’t go overboard, say lawyers

Members of the public have a moral duty to prevent the commission of a criminal offence, but any use of…
Pejuang to announce alliance for Sabah polls soon

Proposed PN-friendly bloc risks being marginalised like Gerakan, say analysts

Pejuang president Mukhriz Mahathir recently proposed the formation of a bloc of parties capable of garnering support in non-Malay areas,…
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Even the opposition isn’t ready for snap polls, say analysts

Last week, Dr Mahathir Mohamad challenged Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to dissolve Parliament and pave the way for fresh polls.…
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Trump eyes bringing Azerbaijan, Central Asian nations into Abraham Accords

US President Donald Trump has publicly floated several potential entrants into the Abraham Accords. (AP pic) WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s…
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Lack of livestock vets hampering food production, say experts

Recent data shows that Malaysia’s self-sufficiency level for cattle and buffalo meat stood at just 15.9% in 2023, far below…
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US Fed governor to resign early at critical time for central bank

President Donald Trump has been campaigning for the US Federal Reserve to drop interest rates. (AP pic) WASHINGTON: US Federal…
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Prosecutors call for PSG’s Achraf Hakimi to face rape trial

Fullback Achraf Hakimi played a key role in Paris St Germain’s run to their first Champions League title. (EPA Images…
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Stop sexual assaults in schools

Recently, a retired school head expressed concern to me over rising cases of teachers sexually assaulting their students. He said…
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Malaysia can’t be a playground for platform lawlessness

By Wan Agyl Wan Hassan Malaysia’s e-hailing sector is standing at a critical juncture and the Land Public Transport Agency’s…
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Trump signs order to impose higher tariffs on dozens of economies

US President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. (AFP pic) WASHINGTON: President…
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US tariff on Malaysia reduced to 19%

US president Donald Trump previously described the 25% tariff rate as ‘far less’ than what was needed to eliminate the…
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Leave pro-Anwar rally to regular citizens, unity govt parties told

Gabungan Teksi SeMalaysia will stage a rally at Dataran Merdeka on Sept 27 to express support for Prime Minister Anwar…
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Going premium helps Malaysia Airlines to soar again

MAG posted a profit of RM766 million in 2023 after years of losses, with operating profits returning as early as…