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MetMalaysia: Magnitude 3.2 quake near Segamat marks Johor’s third in four days, tremors felt in southern Pahang

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 27 — A mild earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale struck Segamat, Johor, at 8.59 am…
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Penang teacher allegedly slashes wife, then himself in pre-dawn attack at Sungai Ara home

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 27 — A 30-year-old teacher allegedly slashed his wife's neck before turning the blade on himself, inflicting…
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Police question Sabak Bernam school staff over Form Three student’s fall from dormitory

SHAH ALAM, Aug 27 — School staff were among those called by police to give statements regarding the case of…
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Works minister: Kota Kinabalu–Kudat road under Pan Borneo project slated for completion by 2028

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — The Pan Borneo Highway (LPB) stretch from Kota Kinabalu to Kudat is scheduled for phased…
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Federal govt to develop blue carbon credit platform, partner with Sabah on marine and coastal conservation

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — The Federal Government will develop policies or guidelines and explore the creation of a platform…
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‘Something must happen’: Jeffrey Kitingan urges swift resolution on Sabah 40pc revenue share issue

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 27 — Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan has urged for a swift resolution to…
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Azalina: Schools to get weekly legal literacy sessions to help educators detect bullying and respond to sexual offences

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 — A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will soon be signed with the Education Ministry (MoE) to introduce…
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Sabah Day programme on Aug 31 adjusted to give way for ‘Justice for Zara’ rally, says DCM

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 27 — Two large-scale events are set to take place in the city on August 31 night…
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Several roads in Seremban to close temporarily for National Day parade and rehearsals

SEREMBAN, Aug 27 — Several roads in the city will be closed tomorrow, Friday and Sunday to make way for…
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Selangor govt to introduce special guidelines for children to report bullying incidents

SHAH ALAM, Aug 27 — The Selangor government will draw up special guidelines to make it easier for children to…
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Malaysia to enhance national ID security with biometric data, including fingerprints, iris and facial scans

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — The proposed biometric data recording under amendments to the National Registration Act 1959 (Act 78)…
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Government Procurement Bill 2025 aims to stop misuse of public funds, promote fairness in procurement, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — The government has introduced the Government Procurement Bill 2025 as part of its ongoing efforts…
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Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari tells MPs to focus on business, not dress codes

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul has advised Members of Parliament (MPs) to refrain…
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Repeated tremors in Segamat spark concerns, locals urge government action on disaster preparedness

SEGAMAT, Aug 27 — A series of minor earthquakes in Segamat this morning has raised concern among residents, prompting calls…
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JPJ audit reveals 60pc of commercial vehicles don’t meet safety standards, warns of strict enforcement

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 — More than 60 percent of the 500 commercial vehicle companies audited under the Special Operation on…
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Malaysia to elevate regional collaboration through Asean green jobs framework, says HR minister

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 — Malaysia intends to elevate regional collaboration under its Asean chairmanship this year through the introduction of…
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Loke announces KLIA’s seamless inter-terminal transfer system for passengers and luggage, set to roll out by mid-2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — An inter-terminal transfer (ITT) system to facilitate seamless passenger and baggage transit between Kuala Lumpur…
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Warisan stands alone: Shafie says focus must be on people’s needs, not political bargaining

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 27 — Parti Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal reiterated today that his party will contest…
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Plan Malaysia: Urban Development Act respects State powers, no power abuse by minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Plan Malaysia Town and Country Planning Director-General Datuk Alias Rameli, has today further clarified misconceptions…
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DOSH issues stop-work order at Penang paper mill after worker’s fatal fall from solar panel roof

NIBONG TEBAL, Aug 27 — The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Penang branch is investigating an incident in…
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MACC detains ex-CEO, NGO chairman over RM2.1m in false education fund claims

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 — A former chief executive officer of a banking institution-owned foundation and the chairman of a non-governmental…
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Malaysia, Brunei to boost food security, streamline cross-border travel and expand youth programmes

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 — Malaysia and Brunei have underscored their commitment to deepen cooperation in agriculture, immigration, prisoner transfers and…
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EAIC finds fisheries officers violated trawler approval rules, recommends disciplinary action

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 27 — The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has recommended disciplinary action against officers of the Department…
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Johor to monitor bridges, dams and other public facilities after third quake hits Segamat

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 27 — The Johor government will continue monitoring the structural integrity of bridges, roads, dams and other…
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Johor to monitor bridges, dams other public facilities after third quake hits Segamat

JOHOR BARU, Aug 27 — The Johor government will continue monitoring the structural integrity of bridges, roads, dams and other…
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Malaysia and Brunei to complete Sector F-G border survey by 2027, reaffirm watershed principle in land boundary talks

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 — Malaysia and Brunei have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation under Asean-led security and defence mechanisms…
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Businessman denies striking deal to frame Lim Guan Eng in tunnel corruption trial

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Businessman G Gnanaraja reporetedly told the Sessions Court here today that he had not struck…
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Papagomo gets 30 days’ jail for contempt in ex-IGP’s defamation case

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, better known as Papagomo, was reportedly sentenced today to…