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Fadillah unveils stricter pipeline standards, real-time portal to boost water sector transparency

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said today that the government will tighten rules…
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Don’t shoot the messenger: Court of Appeal says ‘offensive’ online remarks to ‘annoy’ can’t be a crime in Malaysia

The Court of Appeal ruled that it is no longer a crime in Malaysia to post “offensive” online remarks intended…
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‘Billions of ringgit spent, yet no ships’: Anwar slams opaque defence deals, warns against political meddling

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today emphasised the need for transparency in defence procurement,…
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Dr Zaliha tells motorists: Fly the flag, but fasten it safely

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 19 — The public has been urged to securely display the Jalur Gemilang, especially on vehicles, to avoid…
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Malaysia’s projected 2025 GDP growth to shrink by up to 1.2 points from US 19pc tariffs, Tengku Zafrul predicts

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Malaysia’s gross domestic product in 2025 is projected to shrink by between 0.6 and 1.2 percentage…
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Defence minister urges Asean unity to counter ‘grey-zone’ tactics, safeguard regional seas

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 19 — Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has today called on all Asean countries to…
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‘Let justice take its course’: Children’s Commissioner urges privacy for five minors in Zara Qairina bullying trial

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has today urged responsible conduct from the public…
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MOH keeps RM98m nurse uniform fabric contract until end of year despite complaints of ‘shroud-like’ quality

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 98 — The Health Ministry (MOH) said it has not terminated its RM98.3 million contract for the…
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Early morning crash on North-South Expressway near Kamunting claims life of egg lorry driver

IPOH, Aug 19 — The driver of a lorry transporting eggs was crushed to death after colliding with the rear…
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Attorney generall: Five to be charged in KK over Zara Qairina’s death are minors

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar has confirmed that five underage teenagers will be charged…
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‘Cancer didn’t kill me. It woke me up’: Malaysian survivors walk runway in celebration of strength and survival

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — It was not just fashion that turned heads but the unstoppable spirit of nearly 100…
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Pleading for federal funding, Chow warns congestion from Penang mega projects could topple governments

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 18 — Penang said today that resolving the rising traffic congestion issues in the state is important…
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In Seremban, man pleads not guilty to laundering RM2m from fake property deal

SEREMBAN, Aug 18 — A site supervisor pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to transferring RM2 million…
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Zara Qairina probe uncovers elements of bullying, neglect and sexual harassment, Parliament told

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The investigation into the tragic death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir centres on…
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Anwar: Malaysia stands in solidarity with Pakistan and India flood victims

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Malaysia stands in solidarity with the people of Pakistan and India as both countries grapple…
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Kuching man jailed eight months, fined RM50,000 for illegal possession of over 700 turtle eggs

KUCHING, Aug 18 — An unemployed man was sentenced today to eight months in prison and fined RM50,000 in default…
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Fahmi: National anti-bullying drive to start in primary schools after King’s decree

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The Ministry of Communications is committed to heeding His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia’s…
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Bung Moktar, wife’s RM2.8m corruption trial postponed to Sept 2 as lead counsel unwell

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The Sessions Court here today postponed the defence trial proceedings of Kinabatangan Member of Parliament…
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Two brothers charged with trafficking 35kg of ganja in Kelantan, one also faces firearm rap

KOTA BHARU, Aug 18 — Two brothers were charged in separate Magistrate’s Courts here today with trafficking 14.78 kilogrammes (kg)…
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Refined GISBH investigation papers now with prosecution, says Selangor exco

SHAH ALAM, Aug 18 — The investigation papers on the GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) case have been refined and…
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Melaka rep defends factory after CCTV shows Jalur Gemilang flipped by accident

MELAKA, Aug 18 — Duyong assemblyman Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem has today released a closed-circuit television (CCTV) recording to…
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Crane lorry brake failure sparks multi-vehicle mayhem in Johor Bahru (VIDEO)

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 18 — A crane lorry caused chain accident involving multiple vehicles when it failed to stop at…
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Lessons from the ashes: How fire forensics in Malaysia reveal hidden causes and criminal intent

KOTA BHARU, Aug 18 — Behind the raging flames and thick smoke that often leave behind nothing but charcoal and…
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Finance minister II: Govt shelves mega projects, to prioritise schools, rural clinics and welfare

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The government will not embark on mega projects that have limited impact on the majority…
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Halim Saad loses appeal to revive RM1.8b Renong-UEM lawsuit against govt, Dr M

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 — Businessman Tan Sri Halim Saad has lost his appeal to reinstate his lawsuit against the government,…
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High Court orders rapper Caprice to archive 31 defamatory Instagram posts on entrepreneur

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The High Court here today ordered rapper Caprice to archive 31 allegedly defamatory posts against…
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Tengku Zafrul to stay in politics after Senate term ends in December

SINGAPORE, Aug 18 — Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has said he will remain…
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Fight challenge in Dewan Rakyat: Speaker orders Pendang MP out for 10 days

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul today ordered PAS’ Pendang MP Datuk Awang Hashim…