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Perlis entrepreneurs use TikTok, digital skills learned at Nadi centres to boost sales and reach customers nationwide

PADANG BESAR, Aug 2 — The National Information Dissemination Centre (Nadi) is not only helping to bridge the digital divide between…
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Sultan Ibrahim to make historic state visit to Russia from Aug 5, first by Malaysian King since ties began in 1967

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, will undertake a state visit to Russia from…
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No expulsion, no transfers: Sabah Education Dept refutes viral claims about students in Zara Qairina case

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 2 — Three students who were among 60 people questioned by police in the investigation into the…
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Smuggling resumes in Wang Kelian as syndicates carve out new border trails; Perlis police call for permanent barriers 

PADANG BESAR, Aug 2 — Smuggling activities have resumed along the Malaysia-Thailand border in Wang Kelian, Perlis, with syndicates carving…
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Campers find body of woman feared drowned a day after disappearance near Pedu

KUALA NERANG, Aug 2 — A woman who was reported missing near the Tekih Highway Bridge, Kampung Pinang in Pedu…
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Op Selamat PaPa: Over 280,000 premises checked, 459 cases under smoking control law

 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — The Health Ministry (MOH) has inspected 281,381 premises throughout the country under Op Selamat Paru-Paru…
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Discover Ujong Pasir’s timeless Melaka style ‘wantan mee’, where every bite tastes like coming home

MELAKA, Aug 2 — The bowl that lands before us speaks of another era. No heavy soy glaze settles at…
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Vape groups warn total ban in Malaysia will fuel black market, not cut demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — The Health Ministry’s announcement that it is considering a total ban on the sale and use…
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Eight held over snatch thief’s death in Kajang released on police bail

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Eight men who were detained to assist in the investigation into the death of a man…
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Storm off Terengganu halts Turkish yacht’s cross-continent voyage from Sydney to Turkiye; search continues for missing crew

KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 1 — The Turkish men who were onboard the yacht Daisy that capsized during a storm in…
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Kelantan batik, not Indonesian: Kuala Terengganu MP apologises for misidentifying Anwar’s attire during 13MP tabling

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Kuala Terengganu MP Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim has apologised for wrongly claiming that Prime Minister…
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Govt incentives shield Malaysians from sugar price hike, says Felda chief, MSM among producers receiving aid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Government incentives provided to major sugar producers in the country, including MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd…
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Man remanded over murder of six-year-old son found buried in Jempol

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — A man accused of murdering his six-year-old son, whose body was found buried in the…
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Suhakam calls for diversion policy after 14-year-old remanded for allegedly assaulting teacher in Kajang

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has urged the government to implement a formal…
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Tengku Zafrul: 19pc US tariff a win for Malaysia, no compromise on sovereignty

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The United States’ decision to reduce tariff on Malaysian exports to 19 per cent from…
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Court convicts worker of raping minor in Serian met via app, imposes 15-year jail term, three strokes of the cane

KUCHING, Aug 1 — The Sessions Court here yesterday sentenced a general worker to 15 years in prison and three…
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Serian counselling teacher charged with five counts of sexual abuse against 16-year-old male student, court set RM160,000 bail

KUCHING, Aug 1 — A male counselling teacher pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here yesterday to five counts…
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RM31m flood mitigation plan launched for Miri River Basin, early warning system in pipeline, says MP

MIRI, Aug 1 — Several key flood mitigation projects are currently being carried out in the Miri parliamentary constituency to…
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Sarawak to begin phased enforcement of speed limiters on heavy vehicles from Oct 1 under federal safety plan

KUCHING, Aug 1 — The Sarawak Transport Ministry has confirmed that the federal government’s phased implementation of speed limitation devices…
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Raise the flag: CM rallies Penangites to fly Jalur Gemilang with pride for National Month

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 1 — Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has urged Penangites to proudly fly the Jalur Gemilang in…
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In historic first, DAP MPs attend Zahid-led TVET briefing at Umno HQ

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — More than 30 DAP MPs visited the Umno headquarters in a rare display of cross-party…
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Penang postpones water tariff hike to July 2026, chief minister confirms

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 1 — The Penang government has deferred the implementation of a new water tariff by nearly a…
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Police deny viral claim of IC loss during custody in Tumpat, cite strict SOPs

KOTA BHARU, Aug 1 — Police have denied allegations made by an individual who claimed he was fined RM300 by…
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Four Form One boys nabbed over alleged Kajang mall assault on classmate

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Four Form One students were arrested yesterday for allegedly assaulting a classmate at a shopping…
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Fadhlina: MoE pledges RM67b boost for transformative education reforms from preschool to secondary under 13MP

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 1 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) will give full focus to the development of preschool to secondary…
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Penang CM hails US tariff cut as relief for Malaysia and Penang’s export sector, urges deeper trade concessions

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 1 — The United States’ (US) decision to reduce the tariff rate from 25 per cent to…
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No coronation, no RM800 payout: Police investigate viral video allegedly defaming Perak’s Raja Di-Hilir 

IPOH, Aug 1 — Police have launched an investigation into a viral video allegedly containing defamatory and false claims involving…
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Sepanggar MP rejects claim linking wife to Zara Qairina’s death, calls it baseless

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Sepanggar MP Datuk Mustapha Sakmud has firmly denied claims linking his wife to the recent…