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Police: Ex-oil and gas worker conned out of RM76,000 in online investment fraud
KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 20 — A senior citizen lost RM76,740 after being duped by a non-existent investment scheme advertised on…

Despite US tariffs, Penang’s manufacturing investments soar 150pc to RM12.5b in first half of 2025, says CM
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 27 — Investments in Penang have continued to grow despite uncertainties due to the tariffs imposed by…

MetMalaysia: Magnitude 3.2 earthquake recorded near Segamat, third in four days, tremors felt in southern Pahang
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 27 — A mild earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale struck Segamat, Johor, at 8.59 am…

Indonesian consul-general proposes Johor–Batam RoRo ferry to boost regional connectivity, trade and tourism
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 27 — The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI in Johor Bahru has proposed a…

Penang CM backs Urban Renewal Bill, says states in dissent don’t face crumbling high-rises
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 27 — Urban renewal is crucial to upgrade old flats that are over 50 years old and…

Ipoh teacher charged with sexually assaulting 17-year-old male student
IPOH, Aug 27 — A secondary school teacher was charged at the Sessions Court here today with three counts of…

Tabung Haji plantations arm terminates CEO over ‘misconduct’
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — TH Plantations Bhd’s chief executive officer (CEO) Mohamed Zainurin Mohamed Zain’s contract was terminated yesterday.The…

Six-year-old Indonesian girl bitten by stray dog dies of rabies in Bintulu
KUCHING, Aug 27 — A six-year-old Indonesian girl has died of rabies in Bintulu, said Sarawak Health Department director Dr…

Sabah bomb squad detonates WWII-era explosive found by fisherman in Lahad Datu
LAHAD DATU, Aug 27 — A live World War II-era bomb discovered on the banks of Sungai Segama in Kampung…

Bukit Aman unit takes over probe into UTM Palapes cadet’s death after court orders exhumation
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Bukit Aman’s Classified Criminal Investigation Unit (USJT) has taken over the probe into the death…

MACC remands senior council officer, two businessmen; seizes Hermes bags, luxury cars in RM7m graft probe tied to govt projects
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 — A senior local authority officer and two businessmen have been remanded for four days as part…

Health Ministry teams up with border agency to tackle smuggled health products in Malaysia
MUAR, Aug 26 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) will continue to work closely with the Border Control and Protection…

Miti tightens origin checks as US delays clarity on transhipment enforcement under new tariff order
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — Transhipment activities have not yet been fully clarified in terms of enforcement implementation as the…

In Dewan Rakyat today: Bills on procurement, urban renewal and gig work follow LPG subsidy leakages, forest reserve degazettement
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — The issue of leakages in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidies and the status of forest…

MACC: Malaysia recovers RM30b in 1MDB assets — highest global recovery rate at 70pc
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Malaysia’s successful recovery of around 70 per cent so far of 1Malaysia Development Berhad’s (1MDB)…

Thirsty for tech: Can Selangor’s water reserves support the data centre boom?
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — Data centres have a colossal thirst for water, that much is well-known.What’s less obvious is…

Form Three boy in critical condition after incident at Selangor school dorm, family alleges possible bullying
SHAH ALAM, Aug 26 — A Form Three student is reportedly in critical condition following an incident at a school…

Transport minister: No delays, ETS3 to JB and LRT3 in Selangor ready by end 2025
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 — The Electric Train Service 3 (ETS3) project to Johor Bahru is expected to begin operations in…

Keep KLIA Aerotrain glitch-free, transport minister tells MAHB as ridership nears two million
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 — The Transport Ministry has directed Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to continuously monitor and maintain the…

Pontian mini-market shut 30 days for flying Johor flag upside down, says council
PONTIAN, Aug 26 — The Pontian Municipal Council (MPPn) has ordered a mini-market in Pekan Nanas here to close for…

Three policemen, including an Inspector, claim trial to accepting bribes in JB court
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 26 — Three policemen claimed trial at the Sessions Court here today after they were charged with…

MoH tackling staffing shortfall at new RM380m Pasir Gudang Hospital, full launch by mid-2026, says Dzulkefly
MUAR, Aug 26 — The Health Ministry (MoH) is placing special emphasis on strengthening the healthcare workforce at the Pasir…

Witness confirms Sayed Amir Muzzakkir served as Hamzah’s pol-sec during RM350,000 graft period
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — A witness in the corruption trial of Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad confirmed at…

Education D-G: MOE probing Sabak Bernam dorm fall for signs of bullying and conflict after Form Three student critically injured
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) is conducting an internal probe into the incident involving a Form…

Home minister: Malaysians lost RM1.5b to online fraud this year as police crackdown nets nearly 12,000 arrests
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have arrested a total of 11,864 individuals believed to be…

Abang Johari: RM10b set aside for Sarawak water grid, treatment plants statewide, with aim of full coverage by 2030
KUCHING, Aug 26 — The Sarawak government has allocated about RM10 billion to implement piping system and water treatment plants…

Bridging Malaysia’s digital divide: Anwar urges GLICs to step up tech investments for underserved communities
PETALING JAYA, Aug 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on government-linked investment companies (GLICs) to increase…

Medical student critically injured in fall from seventh-floor apartment in Melaka
MELAKA, Aug 26 — A final-year medical student from a private university in Bukit Baru is in critical condition after…

MACC arrests govt dept director in Penang over food supply deal involving husband’s firm
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 26 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested a government department director today on suspicions of misusing…