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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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)…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…