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E-invoicing push continues as MoF rejects RM500 exemption for hardware trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The government does not intend to exempt e-Invoices for transactions under RM500 at hardware stores,…
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Melaka targets bullying-free schools with new prevention campaign

MELAKA, Aug 29 — Melaka is committed to becoming a bullying-free state by launching the Anti-Bullying Movement for Boarding School…
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Second autopsy set for UTM cadet Syamsul Haris after exhumation

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The body of 22-year-old Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Reserve Officers Training Unit (Palapes) cadet Syamsul…
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Malaysia targets top 20 AI economy status by 2030 with new national roadmap

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Malaysia aims to be among the world’s top 20 artificial intelligence (AI) economies by 2030…
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Perak celebrates best SPM results in years as literacy scheme grows

IPOH, Aug 29 — A total of 3,420 students across Perak have benefited this year from the Propulih Perak Sejahtera…
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Can you store liquor at home legally? Customs clears the air after big raids

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) conducted raids on 55 cases of uncustomed liquor storage…
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PM to outline ‘Malaysia Madani’ vision in special address ahead of National Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will deliver a special address tomorrow to inspire unity…
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Anwar makes surprise visit to National Day rehearsal in Putrajaya

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today attended the full rehearsal for the 2025 National Day…
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UTM cadet’s body exhumed in Kajang for second post-mortem

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The body of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Reserve Officers Training Unit (Palapes) cadet Syamsul Haris…
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Fake RON95 subsidy link circulating online, Finance Ministry urges Malaysians to beware

KUALA LUMPUP, Aug 29 — The Ministry of Finance has issued an urgent warning about a fake message circulating online…
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Bomba warn of TikTok scammer posing as Kapar fireman to borrow money

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is urging the public to be wary of…
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Plus says don’t panic, just plan: 2.2m vehicles expected during National Day weekend

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Plus Malaysia Berhad (Plus) expects traffic to increase to 2.2 million vehicles daily on its…
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Segamat shaken again: Third earthquake in days sparks concern

SEGAMAT, Aug 29 — Segamat was once again hit by a minor earthquake tonight, marking the third incident in the area…
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Study warns mid-skilled young workers, women in Malaysia most at risk from AI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Younger prime-age workers (between 25 and 34-years-old) and women in Malaysia — especially mid-skilled knowledge…
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Five things to watch as F1 returns for Dutch Grand Prix

ZANDVOORT, Aug 29 — After nearly a month off for the summer break, Formula One is back as fans, drivers,…
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In Dewan Rakyat today: Gig Workers and Urban Renewal bills in spotlight

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The federal government’s plans for infrastructure development and the number of affordable homes completed under…
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Watchdog study: One in five Malaysian parents say their kids have been scammed online

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Scammers are increasingly targeting Malaysian minors, with one in five parents reporting their children aged…
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Stray dog stuck on 17th floor of Penang apartment dies after days of failed rescue attempts

BAYAN LEPAS, Aug 28 — A stray dog trapped on the 17th-floor rooftop of Villa Kejora in Relau here, tragically…
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High Court orders ex-journalist to pay RM200,000 in damages after defaming DAP’s Teo Nie Ching at 2021 forum

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The High Court here today awarded RM200,000 in damages to DAP vice-chairman Teo Nie Ching…
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Taxi touting a betrayal of the nation, says Loke as ministry vows firm action to protect Malaysia’s image at KLIA

SEPANG, Aug 28 — Taxi touting is an act of betraying the country’s interests, and all parties must work together…
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Parliament passes landmark Gig Workers Bill, extending long-overdue protections to 1.2 million Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — A long-awaited and much-needed law — the Gig Workers Bill 2025 — was approved by…
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Dare to look down: KL Tower’s new Glass Box lets visitors step into the sky this Merdeka

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Not for the faint-hearted, Kuala Lumpur Tower has unveiled a new attraction that lets visitors…
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Police comb through CCTV as probe continues into Form Three student’s fall from Sabak Bernam school hostel

SHAH ALAM, Aug 28 — Police are reviewing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage to assist in investigations into an incident where…
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UMSC introduces Q-Ward, Malaysia’s first smart ward with AI-driven patient care

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The UM Specialist Centre (UMSC) has rolled out Q-Ward, Malaysia’s first fully operational smart ward…
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PBS, STAR draws clear line: No pact with Umno in upcoming polls

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 28 — Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) and Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) today ruled out the possibility…
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Loke slams KLIA2 power outage as unacceptable, orders full report within 24 hours

SEPANG, Aug 28 — The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2 was struck by a power blackout today and…
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Passenger and cargo ferry proposed between Penang and Aceh

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 28 — A new ferry route connecting Penang with Aceh, Indonesia, is a step closer to reality…
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Prisons Department releases 626 inmates nationwide on licence in conjunction with National Day

KAJANG, Aug 28 — A total of 626 inmates nationwide will be released on licence in conjunction with the 68th…