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MAN HELD OVER SHOOTING INCIDENT AT TEMPLE IN BESTARI JAYA Cops nab man in Petaling Jaya over temple shooting in Bestari Jaya

SHAH ALAM, Sept 2 — A man was arrested in connection with a shooting incident during a prayer ceremony at…
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‘I want this to really work’: Anwar tells Xi Malaysia to fast-track cooperation with China

BEIJING, Sept 2 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed confidence that Malaysia’s relations with China will continue on an upward…
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‘Plenty of time to use your credit’: Treasury sec-gen says MyKasih upgrade eases SARA redemption after early hiccups

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 2 — Treasury secretary-general Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican today said the MyKasih system has been upgraded to handle…
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Court of appeal upholds RM1.24m order against former Patimas director for insider trading

KUALA LUMPUR، Sept 2 — The Court of Appeal today upheld the High Court’s decision ordering former Patimas Computers executive…
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Malaysia targeting 55 flood mitigation projects by 2030, says Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — A total of 55 new flood mitigation projects are expected to be completed by 2030,…
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Istana Negara police outrider killed in Ulu Yam crash while avoiding fallen tree

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — A police outrider with the Istana Negara motorcycle escort unit was killed in an accident…
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Zara Qairina’s death inquest starts in Kota Kinabalu tomorrow

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 2 — The inquest into the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir will commence tomorrow…
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Two single mothers face 14 years for siphoning RM75,000 from condo JMB fund

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — Two single mothers pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today to criminal breach of…
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Police detain 41 men, seize over RM100,000 in airsoft guns in Kuantan ‘war games’ raid

KUANTAN, Sept 2 — Police arrested 41 local men and seized imitation firearms or ‘airsoft guns’ (for airsoft sports) worth over…
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IGP says officers guarding VVIPs, royals to undergo commando-style training following Sultan Nazrin security breach

HULU SELANGOR, Sept 2 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will make it compulsory for all officers and personnel tasked…
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Ipoh mini-market director fined RM5,000 for selling cooking oil above set price

IPOH, Sept 2 — The director of mini-market was fined RM5,000 by the Sessions Court in Ipoh today after pleading guilty…
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Property agent begins eight-year jail term after losing appeal in sexual assault of teen

PROPERTY AGENT’S EIGHT-YEAR JAIL SENTENCE FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF TEEN UPHELDPUTRAJAYA, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- A property agent began serving…
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Three men punished by Syariah Court over viral ‘Show Puja Jin Batu Pahat’ video

BATU PAHAT, Sept 2 — Three men were sentenced to one month’s jail and fined RM2,000 by the Syariah Court here…
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Bung Moktar tells court he never received RM2.8m bribes in Felcra unit trust case

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — Kinabatangan member of parliament Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin told the Sessions Court today that he…
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Malaysia sets sights on record 47 million foreign tourists by 2026 as govt rolls out Visit Malaysia campaign

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 2 — The government is targeting 43 million foreign visitors this year and 47 million in 2026, in line…
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Forensic evidence reveals Taiping prison inmate died from seven blunt force injuries at Suhakam inquiry into prison violence

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — The death of a Taiping prison inmate was caused by seven blunt force injuries that…
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Malaysians in Indonesia told to stay vigilant as riots rock Jakarta, major cities

JAKARTA, Sept 2—  Malaysians residing in or visiting Indonesia are advised to stay alert to current developments and heed local authorities’…
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Malaysian man nabbed in Thailand with rifles and bullets — border security tightened

ALOR SETAR, Sept 2 — Border security between Malaysia and Thailand has been tightened following the arrest of a Malaysian…
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Fahmi to meet TikTok bosses with AG, IGP over fake news concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he will meet TikTok’s top management tomorrow following concerns over…
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KK High Court blocks alleged bullies’ legal team from taking part in Zara Qairina inquest

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 2 — The High Court here has set aside the coroner court’s ruling that allowed lawyers for…
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DBKL starts trial closure of right turn at Jalan Kerinchi intersection

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — City Hall (DBKL) has begun a trial closure of the right turn from Jalan Kerinchi…
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Johor’s smart city plans to prioritise tech, sustainability and community well-being, says infrastructure chief

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 2 — Johor Infrastructure Group’s managing director Datuk Mahadzir Aziz said Johor is on the right track…
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Zahid: BN gears up for Sabah state election, machinery activated in all 73 constituencies

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 2 — Barisan Nasional (BN) has mobilised its election machinery at all 73 Sabah State Legislative Assembly constituencies in…
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Apartment security guard injured after being struck with a brick in Gelang Patah

 ISKANDAR PUTERI, Sept 2 — Police have arrested a 37-year-old local man for allegedly striking a security guard on the…
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Fahmi to meet TikTok bosses with AG and IGP over fake news concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said he will meet TikTok’s top management tomorrow following concerns over…
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Anwar says new IIUM institute will strengthen Malaysia’s leadership and Asean unity

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 — The establishment of the Institute of International and ASEAN Studies (IINTAS) under the International Islamic University…
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Drunk driver rams into four parked cars in late-night Bayan Lepas crash

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 2 — A 55-year-old man was arrested last night for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol…
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Anwar to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing today to deepen Malaysia-China ties, expand trade cooperation

BEIJING, Sept 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim continues the third day of his working visit to China today…