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‘Unless buses are flying’: Penang exco defends LRT, flyovers as critics push for cheaper congestion fixes

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — The Penang government has defended its emphasis on large-scale infrastructure projects such as flyovers, underpasses…
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At inquest, forensic doctor rules out theory Zara Qairina was put in washing machine

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 4 — A forensic pathologist who conducted the post-mortem on Zara Qairina Mahathir told the Coroner’s Court today…
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SUV skids and crashes off road on Pan Borneo Highway in Betong, leaving two women dead and man injured

KUCHING, Sept 4 — Two women were killed while a man was seriously injured after the sports utility vehicle (SUV)…
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Gagasan Rakyat’s Nizam denies viral WhatsApp claims, files police report

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 4 — Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah (Gagasan Rakyat) information chief Datuk Haji Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan has…
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Woman who tried to approach Sultan Nazrin at Perak Merdeka parade sent for psychiatric observation

IPOH, Sept 4 — A woman who attempted to approach the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, during the state-level National…
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DBKL offers discounted traffic fines until Sept 17 for Merdeka and Malaysia Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has announced special traffic compound rates in conjunction with the…
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Another minor quake hits Johor’s Parit Sulong, no damage reported

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 4 — A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 2.9 on the Richter scale was detected in the…
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Not just for the aged: What you need to know about dementia in young adults and kids

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — When most people think of dementia, they picture a frail elderly person in their late 60s,…
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Police probe two TikTokers over posts on Zara Qairina’s death, Israel claims against PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Police have launched investigations into two TikTok accounts over posts alleged to contain seditious elements…
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RM192 million spent in three days as millions rush to use Sara credit nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — More than 2.9 million people have purchased essential goods using the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) Appreciation…
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China’s Xi backs Malaysia’s push for full Brics membership, Anwar says

BEIJING, Sept 3 — Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged his full support for accelerating Malaysia’s full membership in the Brics…
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Malaysia ready to be China’s key trading partner and Asean gateway, says Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Malaysia is ready to be China’s key trading partner, supported by initiatives such as the New…
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Mydin to open 50 outlets from 7am to 1am, Sept 5-7, for SARA aid shoppers

PETALING JAYA, Sept 3 — Mydin will extend operating hours at 50 of its branches this week to ease congestion…
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Fuel prices unchanged Sept 4-10: RON95 at RM2.05, RON97 at RM3.16, diesel at RM2.88

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — The retail prices of RON95, RON97 and diesel will remain unchanged for the period of…
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‘Marry a local, open a shop’: Deputy minister flags foreigners’ business tactic

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Marrying locals has been identified as the main modus operandi used by foreigners to conduct…
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Bahasa Malaysia-based AI in the works as govt pushes digital sovereignty agenda

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — The government is refining the development of a local version of artificial intelligence (AI) that…
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Penang teacher who slashed wife in Balik Pulau faces attempted murder charge tomorrow

BALIK PULAU, Sept 3 — The teacher who slashed his wife at their home in Taman Tunas Muda, Sungai Ara,…
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Bung Moktar tells Sabah voters: ‘Time to give me a shot at CM’

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin has thrown his hat into the ring for Sabah’s top…
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Anwar joins world leaders at China’s Victory Day parade marking 80 years since WWII

BEIJING, Sept 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim joined foreign leaders and dignitaries at the Victory Day Parade…
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Police nab 34 in Sungai Buloh online gambling raid, bust Subang Jaya call centre scams linked to RM515m losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Police have arrested 34 foreign nationals in a raid on an online gambling syndicate in…
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MACC detains public university staff leader for allegedly misusing RM84,500

MELAKA, Sept 3 — A secretary of the Academic Staff Association at a public university here has been remanded for…
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Home Ministry told to step up security at events involving state rulers after Perak Sultan incident

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 3 — The Home Ministry (KDN) has been urged to look into measures to enhance security at functions…
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Umno sets up task force on Urban Renewal Bill, Johari Ghani to lead

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — Umno has formed a special task force to review and propose improvements to the Urban…
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Segamat to get two seismic stations to monitor earthquake activity, says district officer

 SEGAMAT, Sept 3 — Two seismic stations equipped with seismometers are expected to be built in this district to monitor earthquake…
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Three family members claim trial to charge of trafficking Indonesian woman for forced labour

KUALA LUMPUR,  Sept  3 — Three family members pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge…
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Selangor cops arrested over theft complaint linked to Kajang homestay raid

SHAH ALAM, Sept 3 — A police officer and other personnel of a raiding party have been detained for investigation following…
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KLIA aerotrain stalls after power trip, fresh from maintenance

SEPANG, Sept 3 — A power trip caused one of the aerotrains at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to halt…
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Cruise ship rescues man from boat in distress in Strait of Melaka

SINGAPORE, Sept 3 — A cruise ship operated by Dream Cruises rescued a man found in a small boat in…