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Legal Aid and Public Defence Bill 2025 tabled for first reading

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The Legal Aid and Public Defence Bill 2025, aimed at reforming and upgrading legal aid…
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AirBorneo unveils ‘Wings of Unity’ logo as it readies for January 2026 take-off

KUCHING, Aug 21 — Sarawak-owned airline, AirBorneo, today unveiled its official logo, the “Wings of Unity”, marking a major milestone…
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Parliamentary group drafting hate speech guidelines to reflect Malaysia’s diversity

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia (APPGM) on Racial and Religious Harmony is working on a…
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Urban Renewal Bill 2025 tabled for first reading

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The Urban Renewal Bill 2025 was tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat…
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Atomic Energy Licensing (Amendment) Bill 2025 tabled for first reading

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The Atomic Energy Licensing (Amendment) Bill 2025, which aims to broaden the scope of the…
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Govt to expand TVET certification to higher levels, says HR minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) is currently in the process of expanding the levels of…
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Bursa gains 70 points after 13MP tabling, reflecting market confidence, Amir Hamzah tells Parliament

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Bursa Malaysia has recorded an increase of 70 points up to today since the 13th…
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Govt to boost special economic zones for balanced regional growth, says Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The government continues to intensify efforts to attract investments to special economic zone development areas…
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Anwar’s proposal for Ministry of Law aligns with Malaysia Madani agenda, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s proposal to establish a Ministry of Law is in…
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Islamic community centres should be inclusive spaces, says Mohd Na’im

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Islamic community centres should serve as more than just places of worship, by being inclusive…
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Raja Muda of Perlis urges mosque officials to uphold morals, courtesy and unity

KANGAR, Aug 21 — The Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, today decreed that mosque officials and…
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Dewan Rakyat passes 13th Malaysia Plan via majority voice vote

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The Dewan Rakyat today passed the motion on the 13th Malaysia Plan, the country’s strategic…
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Health Ministry finalising report on proposed vape ban, says Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — A detailed report on the proposed ban of e-cigarettes and vapes is being finalised by…
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Appeals Court lowers 24-year jail term to 16 years for Perlis welder who sexually assaulted stepdaughter

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 — The Court of Appeal today reduced a welder’s prison term from 24 years to 16 years…
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Govt to study proposal to raise civil service retirement age to 65 under 13MP, says Public Service D-G

KOTA BHARU, Aug 21 — The government will study a proposal to increase the mandatory retirement age for civil servants…
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Viral arrow incident in Penang linked to equipment failure, says state sports council

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 21 — The Penang State Sports Council (MSNPP) today clarified that the incident involving an arrow striking…
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Tanah Rata rep warns of local farming collapse from ‘uncontrolled inflow’ of cheap Chinese vegetables

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Tanah Rata assemblyman Ho Chi Yang has raised alarm over a sharp surge in cheap…
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Sabah’s KDM vows to fight on after court upholds president Peter Anthony’s prison term

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 20 — Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat (KDM) said today it will press on with its political struggle…
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Lawyer says family still in dark over Pamela Ling’s disappearance despite Home Ministry’s update

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The family of missing woman Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh has criticised the recent update…
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Six PKR MPs push for delay on Urban Renewal Bill amid concern over consent threshold, draw backing from Perikatan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Six PKR MPs today urged that the second reading of the Urban Renewal Bill be…
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From ABCs to anti-bribery: MACC pushes for corruption awareness in Malaysia’s preschools

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) plans to introduce anti-corruption elements at the preschool level to…
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Health Ministry introduces official guidelines to address bullying cases among staff

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has reaffirmed his ministry's stance on zero tolerance of…
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Pontian dental clinic shut 30 days for flying Jalur Gemilang upside down

PONTIAN, Aug 21 — A private dental clinic at the Pontian Trade Centre has been ordered to shut for 30…
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Na’im: Putrajaya reports viral videos urging Muslims to shun Tabung Haji to police, MCMC

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Reports regarding video clips allegedly tarnishing Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) image on social media have…
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One-year-old boy’s death leads to neglect charges against parents in Terengganu

KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 21 — A married couple were charged at the Sessions Court here today with causing physical harm…
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PAC blames high-risk strategy, Covid-19 shocks for Khazanah’s RM43.9m FashionValet losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has listed Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s high-risk strategy, the Covid-19 pandemic,…
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MACC source: Ex-military intel duo already remanded also linked to MACC’s tobacco smuggling ring raided yesterday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The two former Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) intelligence officers arrested by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC)…
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Pre-dawn crash on North-South Expressway near Kepala Batas traps, kills lorry attendant

KEPALA BATAS, Aug 21 — A lorry attendant was killed, while the driver was injured when their vehicle skidded and…