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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…
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Court postpones Juru double murder case involving Nepalese man to Nov 26

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Nov 4 — The mention of a case involving a Nepalese man in connection with the murder of…
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Rockfall damages six cars near Ampang’s Mutiara Court, MPAJ urges residents to steer clear

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Authorities have urged residents to stay cautious following a rockfall near Mutiara Court Apartments in…
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‘No excuse for such violence’: Judge condemns Sibu man who attacked wife and daughter with machete, sentencing him to 20 years

SIBU, Nov 4 — The Sessions Court here today sentenced a 58-year-old man to a total of 20 years in…
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Anwar says Malaysia’s development must prioritise empathy, equal access to education and healthcare

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Malaysia’s progress as a developing nation must be guided by empathy and compassion, ensuring that no…
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Sarawak police caution public as 70-year-old man loses RM1.2m in fake crypto scheme

KUCHING, Nov 4 — A 70-year-old man here lost about RM1.2 million after he fell victim to an online investment…
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Anwar launches IJN University College with call for compassionate healthcare

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today launched the National Heart Institute (IJN) University College,…
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ECRL reaches 88pc completion as segment connecting East and West Coast nears readiness

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has achieved 88.08 per cent overall progress following…
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Miri court throws man behind bars for three years for slashing 24-year-old son with machete

MIRI, Nov 4 — The Sessions Court here today sentenced a man to three years behind bars and two strokes…
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Court jails teacher 10 years, orders six strokes for sexually assaulting teenage student at Perhentian resort

JERTIH, Nov 4 — A teacher has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and six strokes of the cane…
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Severe weather warning for Labuan and Sabah’s west coast as rain expected to persist until tomorrow

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 4 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a severe-level continuous rain warning for Labuan and…
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AGC orders further probe into Senawang school toilet death as new details emerge

SEREMBAN, Nov 4 — Police in Negeri Sembilan have reopened investigations into the death of a Year Four pupil found…
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GM Klang extends operating hours to 10am–10pm daily in major lifestyle push

KLANG, Nov 4 — GM Klang has officially extended its operating hours to 10am–10pm daily, marking a new phase in…
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Malaysia mulling calls to decriminalise drug use, says deputy health minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The government is formally studying the decriminalisation of drug use and minor possession, a landmark…
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Gobind: Malaysia on track to achieve AI nation status by 2030, with 2026 as turning point

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — Malaysia is aiming to achieve the status of an artificial intelligence (AI) nation by 2030,…
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Budi95 revamp: New mileage‑based fuel quotas for e‑hailing drivers, airport taxis now eligible

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The government today introduced a new tiered monthly fuel subsidy system for e-hailing drivers and…
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High Court upholds 10-year jail for businessman who assaulted ex-wife into coma in Johor

JOHOR BARU, Nov 4 — The High Court here today upheld a 10-year jail sentence against a 42-year-old businessman for…
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Electrician, and restaurant worker in Ipoh fined for impersonating police, extorting teenagers

IPOH, Nov 4 — An electrician and a restaurant worker were fined a total of RM7,000 by the Magistrate's Court…