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Malaysia embedding AI literacy, reimagining TVET as pathway for innovation and lifelong learning

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 5 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof commended the Putrajaya Festival of Ideas (FOI) 2025 as…
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Malaysia’s Athletes For Athletes shines at regional AI startup competition

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Malaysia’s Athletes For Athletes Solutions Sdn Bhd (AFA) clinched second place at the Korea-Asean AI…
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Unauthorised Puchong Islamic school left 80 students ineligible for 2025 UPKK, says Jakim DG

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 5 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) confirmed that Sekolah Rendah Islam al-Afsari in Saujana Putra,…
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Sultan Nazrin warns Malaysia’s integrity ‘wall’ is weakening amid rising corruption and moral decay

IPOH, Nov 5 — Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, today expressed concerns over Malaysia’s integrity landscape, warning that…
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From dye to dermatology: Engkerebai plant deal signals Sarawak’s push to turn indigenous knowledge into green innovation

KUCHING, Nov 5 — Sarawak’s indigenous Engkerebai plant (Psychotria viridiflora) could soon be developed into a high-value cosmeceutical product following…
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Off-duty doctor hailed as hero after saving passenger on Malaysia Airlines flight to Miri (VIDEO)

MIRI, Nov 5 — A woman in distress onboard Malaysia Airlines Flight MH2574 last Saturday met ‘a knight in shining…
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Festive travel relief: Government subsidy keeps East Malaysia tickets at RM499 instead of nearly RM1,000

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Malaysians flying home to Sabah and Sarawak during festive seasons would have to pay nearly…
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Main bridge collapses in Keningau, forcing hundreds of villagers onto hour-long detour

KENINGAU, Nov 5 — The main bridge connecting Kampung Tigot to the main road has collapsed after being used by…
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Sabah Umno calls on state Islamic council, mufti to explain alleged unauthorised RM14m zakat transfers

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 5 — The investigation into the alleged transfer of RM14 million within the Sabah Islamic Religious Council…
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Warisan welcoming new leaders not party-hopping but a ‘wave of Sabah unity’, says Shafie Apdal

LAHAD DATU, Nov 5 — Warisan President Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal defended the entry of some leaders from rival…
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Bintulu police nab suspect who allegedly raped, robbed woman after posing as cop

BINTULU, Nov 5 — Police have arrested a man in his early 50s in connection with the rape and robbery…
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Namewee to be remanded as police investigate death of Taiwanese influencer

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Police are seeking to remand Malaysian rapper Namewee to assist in investigations into the murder…
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DPM Zahid starts four-day working visit in Shanghai as Malaysia eyes deeper halal, education cooperation with China

SHANGHAI, Nov 5 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arrived here on Tuesday for a four-day…
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Domestic Trade Ministry tops list of 87 corruption probes launched across ministries since 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — The Domestic Trade Ministry has recorded the most graft investigations since 2022, part of a…
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Consistent policies key to investor confidence, Malaysia’s King tells Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh meeting

RIYADH, Nov 5 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, shared his views on the importance of consistent government…
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Ebit Lew’s sexual harassment trial: Defence asks if deleted chats can be recovered; police IO says ‘partially, yes’

TENOM, Nov 5 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Forensic Unit has appointed an expert to review data obtained from…
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Namewee denies fleeing, vows full cooperation in Taiwanese influencer’s murder probe

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Malaysian rapper Namewee has denied allegations that he was on the run from police, saying…
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Selangor Care Network available now: Who should join and what it does

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Do you want to have a say in the Selangor state government’s policies for the “care…
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Police launch manhunt for suspect’s younger brother after fatal shooting in Sungai Golok

KOTA BHARU, Nov 4 — The suspect in the fatal shooting of a Malaysian citizen in Sungai Golok, Thailand, last…
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Over 448,000 Johor water accounts restored after pollution crisis, 7,000 still affected

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 4 — Water supply to 448,057 of the 455,499 accounts affected by unscheduled disruptions caused by pollution…
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Tour agents slam huge hike in hotel licence fees, warn of blow to Sabah tourism

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 4 — The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Satta) has urged Kota Kinabalu City Hall…
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King of Malaysia set to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during state visit

RIYADH, Nov 4 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, is scheduled to meet Saudi Crown Prince and Prime…
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Police to arrest suspect soon in murder of Taiwanese influencer last seen with Namewee

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Police expect to make an arrest soon in connection with the murder of Taiwanese influencer…
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Seni Malaya inks China art collaboration as TRX hosts Asean tour of young contemporary artists from China

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Malaysia is set to see greater cultural and creative collaboration with China over the next…
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Prosecution links Najib directly to 1MDB deals, says Jho Low merely go-between

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 4 — Low Taek Jho was just a “messenger” who helped convey then prime minister Datuk Seri Najib…
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Putrajaya spent RM1.15b on prison costs for drug offences in 2024 despite rising arrests

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The Malaysian government allocated RM1.15 billion in 2024 alone to cover prison costs stemming from drug…
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Two men fined RM5,000 each for impersonating traffic police, demanding money from teens in Ipoh

IPOH, Nov 4 — Two men were fined RM5,000 each by the Magistrate’s Court here today after pleading guilty to…
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Selangor mulls expanding SIBS beyond Klang Valley, including abroad, to strengthen investment reach

SHAH ALAM, Nov 4 — The Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) will be further strengthened, with potential expansion to locations outside…