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Fadillah: Malaysia’s first women, peace and security plan marks milestone for Asean role

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Malaysia has marked a new milestone with the launch of its first National Action Plan on…
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Malaysia records 27 EV and hybrid car fire cases since 2023, says deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR,  Sept 9 — A total of 27 cases of fire involving electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid cars were recorded…
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IGP confirms heightened alert at Petronas plants after SMS threat

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Security at all Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities has been tightened…
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Doctor says didn’t observe any ‘barcode’ self-harm marks on Zara

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 9 — The emergency doctor who first treated 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir testified today that she did…
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Don’t have a smartphone? Johor KPDN says consumers can use manual logbook for subsidised cooking oil purchases

JOHOR BARU, Sept 9 — Consumers without smartphones can still buy subsidised packet cooking oil through manual registration at supermarkets,…
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Teacher duped of almost RM200,000 in online scam accusing her of money laundering

KUANTAN, Sept 9 — A 55-year-old teacher lost nearly RM200,000 after falling prey to an online fraud syndicate that accused her…
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Emergency doctor: Every effort made to save Zara Qairina

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 9 — The emergency doctor who first treated Zara Qairina Mahathir testified today that the 13-year-old, who…
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Man with prior drug offences arrested as police find pistol, ammo in Kota Bharu house

KOTA BHARU, Sept 9 — Police seized a pistol and 36 rounds of ammunition during a raid on a house in…
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MCMC says awaiting TikTok info in Pagoh MP’s RON95 subsidy probe

CYBERJAYA, Sept 9 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is still investigating allegations involving the Pagoh Member of…
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Coffee firm, director charged in Malaysia’s first geographical label misuse case

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 9 — A 53-year-old company director claimed trial in the Sessions Court here today to two charges…
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MACC confirms over RM169 million seized from Ismail Sabri and aide now belongs to govt

 PUTRAJAYA, Sept 9 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today confirmed that more than RM169 million in cash seized from…
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No case against Farhash Wafa in Sabah mineral exploration probe, MACC chief says

 PUTRAJAYA, Sept 9 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today confirmed that no mineral exploration activities have been carried out in…
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Azam Baki: Nine more to face charges over MEX II corruption

 PUTRAJAYA, Sept 9 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today said nine more individuals will be prosecuted in connection with…
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Perak exco: Bullying cases in hostels stem from disputes, not gangsterism

 IPOH, Sept 9 — There is no culture of gangsterism in boarding schools in Perak that contributes to bullying, the…
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Perak Opposition pushes for Razman’s early return to state assembly

IPOH, September 9 — Perak Opposition whip Datuk Seri Zainol Fadzi Paharudin today submitted a motion in the state legislative…
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Medical officer says Zara Qairina suffered severe brain injuries but no signs of abuse

KOTA KINABALU, Sept  9 — A medical officer from the Emergency and Trauma Department, Queen Elizabeth Hospital (HQE), told the Coroner’s…
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Anwar says governance must rest on transparency, accountability and trust

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that confidence in governance must be built…
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Cable theft turns fatal as Myanmar man electrocuted at Alor Gajah go-kart circuit

ALOR GAJAH, Sept 9 — Police have confirmed that a foreign man was found dead, believed electrocuted while trying to…
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China races to build ‘durian express’ so fruit lovers get their fix faster

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — A port operator in northeastern China is building a new fruit transit centre to speed…
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DBKL seizes 99 chickens, 11 ducks in filthy Selayang shop after viral complaint

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Authorities have confiscated 110 animals from a business premises in Pusat Bandar Utara, Selayang following…
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Malaysia jumps 8 spots in global talent ranking while Singapore shows surprising decline

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Malaysia has climbed to 25th place in the International Institute for Management Development’s (IMD) World…
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One-acre forest fire erupts near FRIM in Kepong

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — A one-acre forest reserve near the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) in Kepong caught fire…
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Fadillah urges Malaysia to transform from tech consumer to maker

KUCHING, Sept 9 — Malaysia must make innovation a central pillar if it aims to become a developed nation and…
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Johor Bahru police chase ends in arrest of four cable theft suspects

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 9 — Four individuals, including a secondary school student, were arrested for allegedly being involved in cable…
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Kelantan sees 35 TB deaths in 7 months as cases surge in Kota Bharu

KOTA BHARU, Sept 9 — A total of 35 deaths due to tuberculosis (TB) were recorded in Kelantan from January…
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Petronas confirms LNG operations safe after security warning in Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) said there has been no impact on its liquefied natural gas…
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Bridging the gap: How Penang is helping wildlife cross roads safely

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 9— Strung across the busy road along Jalan Lembah Permai in Tanjung Bungah, a red canopy bridge…
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Top STPM scorer rejected by UM despite 99.9pc merit, MCA slams admissions flaws

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — Top Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) scorer Edward Wong Yi Xian has voiced heartbreak after…