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HFMD cases in Johor spike by 20pc, JB district has most cases, says exco

JOHOR BARU, April 29 — Childcare centres in the state have been asked to take additional precautions following a 20.5…
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Anwar highlights growing Malaysia-Egypt collaboration in trade, education and aid after courtesy call from ambassador

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed hope that the diplomatic ties and friendship between…
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Sex education module hours to increase under new 2027 curriculum, says Fadhlina

PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — Teaching hours for the Reproductive and Social Health Education (PEERS) module will be increased under the…
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Loke: School zones to see speed limit slashed from 50km/h to 30km/h

SEREMBAN, April 29 — The government will very soon gazette a reduction in the maximum speed limit in school zones…
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First batch of Malaysian Haj pilgrims arrive in Madinah

MADINAH, April 29 — The first batch of Malaysian pilgrims for the 1446H/2025 Haj season, comprising 284 individuals, arrived safely…
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Fadhlina: No compromise on bullying, sexual harassment involving sports school athletes

PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek stressed that her ministry will not compromise on any issue of bullying…
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Govt officers responsible for Jalur Gemilang gaffe in SPM report identified, action to be taken, says Shamsul Azri

PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — The government has identified the officers responsible for the erroneous depiction of the Jalur Gemilang in…
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Teen escapes alleged kidnap attempt at knifepoint while jogging in Shah Alam, say police

SHAH ALAM, April 29 — A teenage boy was injured after narrowly escaping a kidnap attempt at knifepoint in Section…
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Appeals Court upholds life sentences and whipping for six KLIA2 drug traffickers

PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — The Court of Appeal today upheld the life imprisonment and whipping imposed by the High Court…
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Perak’s zakat collection hits record RM253m in 2024

IPOH, April 29 — The Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPk) collected RM253 million in zakat in 2024,…
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Tourism Selangor launches AirAsia campaign to reach eight million visitors this year, says MB

SEPANG, April 29 — Tourism Selangor, in collaboration with Selangor Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI), has partnered with AirAsia to promote…
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Police bust family-run drug syndicate, arrest three, seize RM82m worth of drugs in major raid in Cheras and Kajang

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Federal police announced today one of their biggest drug busts to date, involving some RM82…
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Housewife in Kuantan duped of over RM150,000 in Facebook-linked stock investment scam

KUANTAN, April 29 — A 58-year-old housewife lost RM150,190 after falling victim to a fake stock investment scheme promoted on…
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Singapore GE2025: PM Wong slams WP’s ‘cavalier’ attack on DPM Gan Kim Yong, urges voters to reject negative politics

SINGAPORE, April 29 — Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has accused the Workers’ Party (WP) of adopting a “cavalier and irresponsible…
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Orang Asli win case to overturn 2023 Keramat condo sale order linked to trust fund; court sets conditions for future sales

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — A total of 65 Orang Asli from the Jakun tribe succeeded in setting aside a…
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Parents have no grounds to sue Firdaus Wong over ‘secret conversion’ video, court reportedly told

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — The High Court reportedly heard today that eight non-Muslim parents have no legal basis to…
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Malaysia records slower inflation rise at 1.8pc in 2024, DoSM credits subsidies and ringgit recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Malaysia’s inflation increased at a slower rate of 1.8 per cent in 2024 versus 2.5…
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Amnesty: Malaysia’s custodial deaths and detention abuses raise rights concerns despite death penalty rollback, calls for stronger IPCC

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Allegations of custodial deaths and police misconduct remain among Malaysia’s most pressing human rights issues,…
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Gobind: Penang CM receptive of state laws for data-sharing with federal agencies

GEORGE TOWN, April 29 — Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has responded positively to the proposal for state-level legislation…
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Johor police arrest five men including Singaporean, seize RM9m drugs in five-day crackdown

JOHOR BARU, April 29 — The Johor police crippled five drug packaging and distribution syndicates, with a seizure worth RM9…
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Digital minister: Malaysia draws RM16.2b digital investments by mid-April, data centres and AI drive boom

GEORGE TOWN, April 29 — Malaysia has recorded total investments of RM16.2 billion from digital companies between January and mid-April…
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Zafrul: Malaysia, Japan eye stronger ties in AI, automotive sectors amid global uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Malaysia and Japan are exploring broader economic cooperation, including in artificial intelligence (AI) development and…
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MACC steps up efforts against graft, money laundering with AI and audits, tackling evolving financial crimes, says Azam Baki

PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will continue to collaborate with financial institutions, regulatory agencies such as…
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Azam Baki: Ex-PM Ismail Sabri graft probe only 15-20pc complete as MACC says scrutiny of RM170m assets will take time

PUTRAJAYA, April 29 — Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said today the investigation against Datuk…
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Fadhlina pledges immediate aid for SMK Tinggi Setapak after dormitory fire

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has assured that prompt assistance will be provided to Sekolah Menengah…
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Two killed, one injured as 4WD overturns into ditch on Pan Borneo Highway near Tatau-Sibu road

BINTULU, April 29 — Two people were killed and another was injured when the four-wheel-drive vehicle they were travelling in…
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Motorcycle collides with cars in Lawas, leaving one dead and two injured

MIRI, April 29 — A motorcyclist was killed while his pillion rider was injured after their motorcycle collided with two…
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Fire engulfs dormitory at SMK Tinggi Setapak, 91 students escape unharmed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — A fire broke out in a dormitory block at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tinggi Setapak, which…