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Sarawak sees 46pc rise in commercial crimes, with RM77.7m lost to scams in first seven months

KUCHING, Aug 1 — Sarawak has recorded a worrying spike in commercial crime cases, with 2,256 incidents reported between January…
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Sharil Tarmizi to lead Malaysia’s sole aviation regulator as CAAM-Mavcom merger takes effect

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Malaysia’s aviation sector enters a new phase today with the formal consolidation of the Malaysian…
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Illegal crypto mining busted in Manjung as police seize 61 bitcoin machines in electricity theft crackdown

IPOH, Aug 1 — Police seized 61 bitcoin mining machines, believed to be linked to electricity theft, through an integrated…
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Police smash international drug syndicate spanning KL to Johor, with RM2.7m in drugs and assets seized

MUAR, Aug 1 — Police have crippled an international drug trafficking syndicate operating a nationwide network and smuggling drugs via…
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Fahmi: Plans underway with DBKL, developers to untangle Bangsar gridlock

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Short- and long-term strategies to address chronic traffic congestion along Jalan Bangsar are being formulated…
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Cambodia agrees to Thai proposal for border talks in Malaysia from August 4 to 7

PHNOM PENH, Aug 1 — Cambodia and Thailand will continue with mediation talks to resolve their border dispute at an…
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Kota Kinabalu City Hall proposes rebuilding historic community landmark after fire

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 1 — Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) will propose to the state government that the historic Kota…
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FMM: Lower US tariff to spur demand, sharpen Malaysia’s price edge

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The reduction of the United States’ (US) reciprocal tariff could enhance the overall cost competitiveness…
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Man charged with raping former sister-in-law in Cheras, court sets Aug 26 for mention

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — An unemployed man pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge…
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Dewan Rakyat passes eight Bills as 13MP sets bold vision for Malaysia 2026–2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The tabling of the 13th Malaysian Plan (13MP) for the period 2026 to 2030 dominated…
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Selangor water tariffs to rise from Sept 1, no changes for low-use domestic users, new rate introduced for data centres

 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The Selangor government today confirmed that new water tariffs for users in the peninsula and…
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Tengku Zafrul: Semiconductor and pharma exports to US remain duty-free despite broader tariff deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry (Miti) Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz today clarified…
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Bukit Aman: 10 cops arrested in Pahang, Johor over bribery allegations to face internal action

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Ten police officers who were recently arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Pahang…
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EPF says monthly pension payout scheme under 13MP still under study

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has taken note of the government’s consideration under the 13th Malaysia…
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Kota Tinggi police to conduct in-depth probe into UTM Palapes cadet’s death

JOHOR BARU, Aug 1 — Police will conduct a thorough investigation into the death of a 22-year-old Universiti Teknologi Malaysia…
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Tengku Zafrul: No compromise on halal standards, no exclusive rare earth deals with US

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz has denied…
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Malaysia reaffirms US$19b purchase of 26 Boeing jets as part of US trade ties, says Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 —Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to purchase a total of 26 Boeing aircraft in two phases,…
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Negeri Sembilan water tariff hike to improve services, settle RM700m debt and fund new dams, says MB

SEREMBAN, Aug 1 — The water tariff hike in Negeri Sembilan will not burden the public but instead lead to…
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CM: Penang launches bold resilience roadmap to futureproof against climate and urban challenges

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 1 — The Penang state government today unveiled the Penang Resilience Strategy (PRS), a bold and inclusive…
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PLUS to activate traffic diversion for bridge works at Bukit Gambir-Tangkak interchange from Aug 5 to Dec 30

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) will activate traffic diversion on the route between the Bukit Gambir-Tangkak…
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Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia agrees to 6,911 zero-tariff lines with US, maintains duties on alcohol, tobacco and vehicles

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry (Miti) Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia…
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DPM Zahid hails SMART for 30 years of service at disaster frontlines

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has praised the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team…
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Vape monitoring council not a government initiative, says Health Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The Health Ministry has denied claims that it plans to set up a Malaysian Vape…
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Syed Saddiq’s Era FM stint called off, says scholarship pledge will proceed as planned

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman’s brief foray into broadcast media has ended before it…
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Tunku Ismail: Johor must reclaim control of its water supply to end disruptions

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, has called for the state to regain control…
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Sarawak firefighters battle bushfire in Kampung Nelayan 5, Kuala Baram; 2.23 acres burned

MIRI, Aug 1 — Firefighters successfully extinguished a bushfire that broke out in Kampung Nelayan 5, Kuala Baram here last…
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Dzulkefly: Over 400 contract medical officers decline permanent posts from 2023 to mid-2025, citing location and career concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — A total of 414 contract medical officers rejected permanent appointments and resigned between 2023 and…
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JB City Hall to offer up to 80pc discount on traffic fines ahead of 68th National Day, starting Aug 15

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 1 — Johor Bahru City Hall (MBJB) is offering discounts of up to 80 per cent on…