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Court hears aide only handled Ebit Lew’s personal phone during social media live broadcasts

TENOM, Oct 23 — A witness in the sexual harassment trial involving Ebit Erawan Ibrahim Lew or Ebit Lew told…
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Defence: No proof Najib’s call to 1MDB chairman influenced PSI joint venture

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 23 — The defence in Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial informed the High…
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Authorities arrest three, seize RM5.35m in illegal e-waste in Sungai Petani

SUNGAI PETANI, Oct 23 — Three local men were arrested while vehicles, electronic components (E-waste), scrap metal and plastic, all…
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Landslide and fallen trees force closure of Jalan Tun Sardon in Balik Pulau (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Jalan Tun Sardon in Balik Pulau, Penang, was temporarily closed today following a landslide and…
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Dr Zaliha: Govt to fast-track concrete wall project along Malaysia-Thailand border

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The government plans to expedite the construction of a new concrete wall along the Malaysia-Thailand…
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Fadhlina: MOE activates trauma care for teachers, students following fatal stabbing at Bandar Utama school

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 23 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) is implementing early psychosocial interventions to help teachers and students cope…
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Police begin random school inspections across Melaka to ensure safe learning environment

MELAKA, Oct 23 — The random police visits to schools launched today across Melaka are not meant to take over…
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As court orders MA63 grant review, Sabah DAP MP urges full disclosure of federal revenue from state

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 23 — Kota Kinabalu MP Datuk Chan Foong Hin has called on the federal government to disclose…
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Indonesian woman jailed 15 years for assaulting compatriot with scissors, chilli powder over alleged affair

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — An Indonesian woman was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment and fined RM3,000 by the Sessions…
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Anwar clarifies Petronas vessel was in own waters, incident with Indonesian boats settled diplomatically

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The recent incident involving a Petronas vessel that was surrounded and driven away by a…
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Fadhlina takes calls to resign as education minister in stride, says doing her best as schools hit by violent cases

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 23 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek today said she takes calls for her resignation as motivation to improve…
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DBKL probe finds corroded sewer pipe, not limestone, to blame for Jalan Masjid India sinkhole that swallowed Indian tourist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The failure of a sewer pipe structure, corroded by chemical reactions and affected by soil…
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Denying ‘political hunt’, home minister wants answers on how Muhyiddin’s son-in-law travels abroad without Malaysian passport

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 23 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today denied any political motive in the search for…
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Schools are for learning, not drinking alcohol or gambling, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that the government will not compromise on…
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Saifuddin: APMM commandos’ mosque visit was for prayers, not a raid, slams opposition MPs’ ‘excessive’ claims

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 23 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today clarified that the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM)…
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Anwar: China’s Li Qiang coming to Malaysia for Asean Summit but not Xi Jinping

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Chinese President Xi Jinping will not be attending the 4th Asean Summit here this weekend,…
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In Johor, Bangladeshi woman charged in court for allegedly cutting off partner’s genitals

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 23 — A 34-year-old Bangladeshi woman was brought before the Sessions Court here today for allegedly cutting…
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Coroner’s Court greenlights contempt proceedings against Shafie, activist Mona Din over Zara Qairina remarks

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 23 — The Coroner’s Court has granted permission to the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) to initiate contempt…
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PM Anwar backs regulated caning in schools to discipline students, but acknowledges public concern

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told Dewan Rakyat today that he personally supports caning…
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Anwar and Trump set to witness Malaysia’s peace deal for Thailand-Cambodia at Asean  Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Malaysia has played an active role in fostering peace as the current chairman of ASEAN…
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In Dewan Rakyat today: Asean Summit, school safety, Malaysia’s defence among agenda

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The attendance list of national leaders and international organisations at the 47th Asean Summit, along…
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Can Asean find a solution for Myanmar? Malaysia’s Mohamad Hasan says there’s new hope as rival factions are finally start talking

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 23 — The Asean Troika mechanism meeting on Myanmar is expected to convene this Friday in conjunction with…
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Is Malaysia’s new diesel subsidy system working? Finance Ministry says using RM5b in savings to boost public safety net

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The government has saved around RM5 billion a year through the diesel subsidy rationalisation under…
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Who was really on the phone? Ebit Lew’s wife tells court the device was shared with staff, not just him

TENOM, Oct 23 — Farah Pardani, wife of Ebit Irawan Ibrahim Lew or Ebit Lew, told the Magistrate’s Court here…
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Minister Fahmi thanks 123 companies for pouring RM22m into 2025 National Day celebrations

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 23 — The sponsorship contribution of more than RM22 million to make the National Day and Malaysia Day…
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Sabah MPs say more money is great, but remind Putrajaya that good governance means treating state as true partner

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Members of Parliament from Sabah have expressed support for the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening…
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She fought back with a flower pot: Woman escapes brutal assault after being snatched by ex at Alor Gajah mosque

MELAKA, Oct 23 — Police have arrested a man for snatching and man-handling his ex-girlfriend in the compound of the…
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PM Anwar says it’s time to overhaul Malaysia’s food policy to make it more sustainable

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The government is considering and finalising a new policy on the agriculture sector as a…