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White sea of solidarity: Over 100,000 expected at Dataran Merdeka for Gaza on August 24

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Over 100,000 participants from across the country are expected to gather at Dataran Merdeka this…
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Home minister: Police will investigate alleged Jalur Gemilang violations professionally and responsibly

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stressed that police will investigate any offence involving…
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Chinese national jailed one month, fined RM2,000 for injuring KLIA Immigration officer

SEPANG, Aug 18 — A female Chinese national was sentenced to one month’s jail and a fine of RM2,000 by…
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Najib’s judicial review application: AGC applies for gag order, hearing set for Sept 19

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The High Court here has set Sept 19 to hear an application for a gag…
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AGC: Bullying suspects in Zara Qairina case to face charges, inquest will still go ahead

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) today said it has decided to charge several suspects involved…
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MARA business premises rake in RM2.2b sales in 2023, create nearly 15,000 jobs, Parliament told

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Entrepreneurs renting business premises under Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) recorded total sales of RM2.2 billion…
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Police: Subang Jaya student’s death not linked to robbery, killer likely known to her

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The suspect in the murder of a female student who was found hanging from a…
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Deputy works minister dismisses ‘kawtim’ claims, cites rain and manpower shortages for Pan Borneo setbacks

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The Ministry of Works (KKR) has denied that the delays in several ailing projects including…
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King decrees nationwide anti-bullying campaign starting in primary schools

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has decreed that the government implement a comprehensive…
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Cops seize nearly 3,000 ATM cards, arrest five ‘runners’ in Subang Jaya loan shark syndicate bust

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Police have arrested five men believed to be ‘collectors’ and ‘runners’ for an unlicensed moneylending…
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Government mulling Act 118 amendments to blacklist errant developers, owners, says housing minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is studying a proposal to amend the Housing…
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Tengku Zafrul concedes Malaysia hit with 19pc US tariffs after refusing to cross ‘red lines’, but insists won’t retaliate

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Malaysia faces a 19 per cent tariffs from the United States since it refuses to…
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Climate Change Bill likely to be tabled after Budget 2026, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The National Climate Change Bill (RUUPIN) is expected to be tabled in Parliament after the…
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Two years on, Pelangai rep’s widow and families of Elmina private plane crash victims file suit seeking damages

PETALING JAYA, Aug 18 — The widow of former Pelangai assemblyman Johari Harun, who was among 10 people killed in…
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EAIC urges SOP for Immigration bodycam use after complaint of rough treatment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has recommended the establishment of a specific standard operating…
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Kedah authorities bust diesel smuggling attempt by Thai woman in modified pickup

ALOR SETAR, Aug 18 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) arrested a Thai woman for trying…
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Chief Secretary to Govt: Agency reform task force to study findings on AI, raising worker productivity

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 — The Special Task Force on Agency Reform (STAR) meeting this evening will, among other matters, discuss…
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Singer Naim Daniel’s sexual assault case against 17-year-old scheduled for mention on Sept 19

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 — The Sessions Court here has set Sept 19 for mention of a case involving singer Naim…
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Fadhlina calls for expedited probe into alleged school bullying of young cancer patient in Johor

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 18 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek wants the investigation into the bullying case involving a student in…
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Coroner’s Court in Kota Kinabalu set to hear 195 witnesses in Zara Qairina inquest, starting Sept 3

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 18 — The Coroner’s Court here has fixed September 3 for the start of the inquest into…
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Border Control issues refusal of entry to eight foreign nationals at Bukit Kayu Hitam

ALOR SETAR, Aug 18 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has issued Notice of Refusal of Entry…
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Anwar flags risks of ‘AI Productivity Paradox’ in Malaysia’s digital drive

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called on government machinery to remain vigilant against the…
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Police nab unlicensed lorry driver who nearly hits officer during high-speed chase in Nibong Tebal

NIBONG TEBAL, Aug 18 — Police have arrested a tipper lorry driver for obstructing a civil servant from carrying out…
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Malaysian Army foils illegal entry attempt at Sungai Golok, 10 Myanmar nationals handed to police

KOTA BHARU, Aug 18 — The Malaysian Army (TDM) detained 10 Myanmar nationals attempting to cross Sungai Golok illegally into…
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Anwar warns against exploiting deaths of Zara Qairina and other alleged bully victims for politics

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reminded Malaysians not to take advantage of the deaths…
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MIC says talks with Perikatan won’t affect support for Anwar’s unity government until end of term

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — MIC has reportedly said that its informal discussions for political cooperation with Perikatan Nasional (PN)…
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PM Anwar extends aid to cancer patient and retired soldier in Kuantan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has presented donations to stage-four nasal cancer patient Mohd…
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Seven detained over fake RM100 notes used at Langkawi shops

ALOR SETAR, Aug 18 — Police have arrested seven individuals, including two women, in connection with a counterfeit money scam…