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Eighteen-year-old pimp charged as Keningau police smash syndicate exploiting secondary schoolgirls for sex

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Police in Keningau, Sabah have dismantled a human trafficking syndicate that allegedly exploited secondary school…
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Sultan of Kedah’s elder sister dies

ALOR SETAR, Aug 16 — The elder sister of Sultan of Kedah Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah, Datuk Seri…
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Women’s minister says no need for new anti-bullying law, Penal Code sufficient

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Malaysia does not need a new law to tackle bullying as the offence is already…
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Zahid: Multi-cornered fights in Sabah polls ‘unavoidable’ despite BN-Pakatan pact

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Barisan Nasional (BN) has confirmed that it has not held any official discussions with Gabungan…
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Hajiji: Sabah government approves 40,000 acres to legalise long-standing village settlements

SANDAKAN, Aug 16 — The state government is paying close attention to the plight of residents who have long settled…
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Police nab four men after roadside riot in Jasin involving stick and wire

JASIN, Aug 16 — Police have arrested four men for allegedly rioting with a wooden stick and an industrial extension…
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Amir Hamdan appointed Prasarana president, group CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) has appointed Amir Hamdan as its president and group chief executive…
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Sultan Ibrahim: Don’t let salesmen decide Malaysia’s military buys

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has urged the government to prioritise quality and…
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‘If you eat chilli, you feel the heat’: Sultan Ibrahim warns against misuse of military honour badges

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has issued a stern reminder to members of…
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Bullying must stop, love must flourish, says religious affairs minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar today urged…
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Man tries to help accident victim in Butterworth, gets punched; police investigate clash as rioting

BUTTERWORTH, Aug 16 — Police are investigating a viral video allegedly showing a group of individuals rioting here yesterday.Seberang Perai…
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A few bad apples cannot tarnish PDRM’s integrity, says deputy IGP 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — The actions of a small number of police officers and personnel involved in corruption have…
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Kelantan expands anti-drug ‘jihad’ after successful pilot, aims for 50pc reduction by 2030

KOTA BHARU, Aug 16 — The Kelantan government aims to reduce the state’s drug addiction rate by 50 per cent…
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JPJ grounds 270 luxury rides: Celebs and entrepreneurs hit, Ferraris, Lambos and Rolls-Royces seized

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — The Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) ‘Ops Luxury 3.0’ has hit the streets hard, seizing 270…
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Heroin lab in Bukit Tambun dismantled, RM209,000 in drugs and vehicles seized

NIBONG TEBAL, Aug 16 — Police arrested three men, including a Sri Lankan national, and successfully dismantled a heroin processing…
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Naked and armed: Mentally unstable man subdued with water spray in Penang

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Aug 16 — The fire and rescue department took about 20 minutes to assist police in apprehending a…
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Bukit Aman team to probe three senior Sabah cops over mishandling of Zara Qairina case

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — A team from the Bukit Aman Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (JIPS) will soon travel…
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DBKL halts construction at Bukit Damansara condo after debris injures resident

KUALA LUMPUR Aug 16 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has issued a stop-work order on The Cedar condominium project…
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Despite household debt hitting 84.3pc of GDP, BNM says it’s not a concern for now

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — Malaysia’s household debt stands at about 84.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), a…
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Selangor police say probing threat to Rafizi’s wife for criminal intimidation, hunting sender of text message

SHAH ALAM, Aug 15 — Police are now reportedly hunting for the sender of a threatening message to the wife…
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MACC widens probe into online media company after two journalists with military background arrested in smuggling ring

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will investigate an online media company following the arrest of…
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Still not safe to eat: Port Dickson mussels remain off-limits, biotoxin levels too high

 SEREMBAN, Aug 15 — Laboratory tests on the second sample conducted by the Kuala Lumpur Fisheries Biosecurity Centre (PBPKL) on…
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AGC warns Malaysians against vigilantism in Jalur Gemilang offence after Umno Youth’s Kepala Batas protest

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has today warned Malaysians against vigilantism in cases involving the…
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Medical insurance overhaul in progress, says BNM, with new plans set for 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — Interim measures to manage rising medical costs remain effective, as ongoing initiatives will strengthen healthcare…
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UUM lecturer faces bankruptcy after failing to pay RM400,000 defamation damages to Hannah Yeoh

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — Segambut Member of Parliament (MP) Hannah Yeoh has filed a bankruptcy notice against Universiti Utara…
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Police prepare for ‘Demi Zara’ rally tonight as 40 officers are deployed to Sogo area

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will deploy 40 officers and personnel to monitor the ‘Demi…
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Sultan Ibrahim mingles with public during stop at Dusun Panti R&R

MERSING, Aug 15 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, warmly interacted with visitors during a stop at…
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Selangor disburses RM864,000 in second phase of rental aid for Putra Heights fire victims

SHAH ALAM, Aug 15 — The Selangor government has disbursed RM864,000 in the second phase of temporary rental assistance to…