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Malaysia secures RM1.4b from JPMorganChase in 1MDB settlement

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — The federal government has secured RM1.4 billion from investment bank JPMorganChase as part of a…
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Fahmi: Bullying now a crime after Penal Code amendment; Cabinet to coordinate SOPs in upcoming retreat

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 22 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government will hold a special retreat soon to coordinate…
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Fifth state to ban vapes? Perak moves to block sales licences next month, says state exco

IPOH, Aug 22 — A complete working paper on the ban of electronic cigarettes or vape sales in Perak is…
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ERL offers 50pc KLIA Transit discount, free shuttle and Merdeka giveaways for National Day in Putrajaya

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) is offering a special KLIA Transit fare promotion in…
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Mother says son, 10, trapped in ‘waking nightmare’ from brutal school bullying

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 22 — A ten-year-old boy who was bullied at a school here is now dealing with severe…
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MBPP shuts down three restaurants in George Town after finding rat droppings

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 22 — The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has ordered three eateries in the city to close…
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Post-mortem confirms girl died from jellyfish venom after swimming at Kota Kinabalu beach

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 22 — A seven-year-old girl has died after being stung by a box jellyfish while swimming off…
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Johor travel agencies say Singapore VEP rejections cut income by half, leave illegal operators to fill gap

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 22 — More than 400 Johor-based travel agencies claimed that business has been affected after Singapore authorities…
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Anwar orders Mindef to review security protocols after graft probe involving Armed Forces personnel

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ordered the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) to conduct a…
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Zara Qairina case: Police officers to face disciplinary action if SOP breaches found, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will take disciplinary action against investigating officers (IO) and their…
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Child minder pleads not guilty to failing in duty of care after baby chokes on milk, dies at Wangsa Maju nursery

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — A child minder was charged in the Sessions Court here today with not making reasonable…
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MyBurgerLab sacks COO after outcry over Shariah punishment post, staff to undertake cultural sensitivity training

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Local franchise MyBurgerLab today apologised after a personal social media post by its former chief…
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Five cases of upside-down Jalur Gemilang sent to AGC, IGP warns against stoking discord before Merdeka

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Five investigation papers have been submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) in connection with incidents…
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Rising insurance and dining costs fuel Malaysia’s July inflation; most states remain below national average

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Malaysia’s inflation increased by 1.2 per cent to 134.7 in July 2025 from 133.1 in…
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Malaysia, Australia strengthen defence partnership with new security and industry initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Malaysia and Australia reaffirmed their long-standing defence partnership at the 5th Malaysia–Australia High-Level Committee (HLC)…
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‘Datuk Seri’ and two ‘Datuk’ businessmen linked to Bursa-listed firms among six nabbed in MBI International investment fraud case, IGP says

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 – Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail today said the Anti-Money Laundering Investigation Team…
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Amid criticism over lack of new update, IGP says probe into missing Pamela Ling still needs time

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said today the police are continuing…
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Police uncover RM7 million in meth hidden in crashed vehicle in Subang Jaya, driver still at large

PETALING JAYA, Aug 22 — Police seized more than 220 kilogrammes of drugs, believed to be methamphetamine, worth RM7 million…
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Umno Youth chief Akmal Saleh claims trial over allegedly causing public alarm by Facebook post, released on RM5,000 bail

SEBERANG PERAI, Aug 22 — Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has today claimed trial to a charge…
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Court finds 13 vocational students guilty of teen’s murder in Lahad Datu; sentencing set for August 28

TAWAU, Aug 22 — Thirteen Lahad Datu Vocational College students were found guilty by the Tawau High Court of murdering…
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DPM Fadillah: While most rivers are clean, pollution in 27 key waterways calls for tougher wastewater discharge standards

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Twenty-seven rivers, or four per cent of the 672 major rivers monitored nationwide in 2024,…
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DPM: While most rivers are clean, pollution in 27 key waterways calls for tougher wastewater discharge standards

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Twenty-seven rivers, or four per cent of the 672 major rivers monitored nationwide in 2024,…
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Loke: Overhaul still on as airlines still keen on Subang Airport despite Firefly, AirAsia moving to KLIA

PETALING JAYA, Aug 22 — Some airlines are still keen to base themselves in the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport…
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JKR, MBPP to assess slope stability at landslide site in Ayer Itam following hours-long downpour

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 22 — The Public Works Department (JKR) will work with the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) to…
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Anwar calls for local cloud and AI development to protect classified data, announces new cybercrime legislation

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Malaysia cannot continue to rely on foreign technology but must build internal capabilities, including cloud…
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Are you eligible for the RM100 financial aid available to all Malaysians? Here’s how to check with MyKad

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 — A total of 22 million Malaysian MyKad holders can check their eligibility for the Sumbangan Asas…
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How the Consumer Credit Commission will protect Malaysians from unfair lending practices

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — The Consumer Credit Bill 2025, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at regulating Malaysia’s rapidly…
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Constitution (Amendment) Bill on citizenship likely to be enforced next year, says Saifuddin Nasution

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 — The Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2024 on citizenship is expected to be enforced in June or July…