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Comprehensive review of Malaysia’s death penalty set to start next year, says deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — The government has confirmed that a comprehensive study on the total abolition of the death…
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When politics runs in the blood — Sabah’s most powerful families face off across party lines

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 13 — The Sabah election will be as much about family legacy as party ideology, with several…
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Water supply in several Kapit areas to be disrupted tomorrow for pipe connection works

KAPIT, Nov 13 — There will be a water supply interruption for several areas here tomorrow from 8pm until midnight.The…
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Namewee gets police bail as investigators await autopsy report in Taiwanese influencer’s case

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Malaysian rapper Wee Meng Chee, better known as Namewee, will be released today on police…
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Man arrested after ramming cop in dramatic Klang petrol station incident (VIDEO)

PETALING JAYA, Nov 13 — Police arrested a local man just 12 hours after he allegedly tried to run over…
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Johor Budget 2026: Special incentives for state and federal civil servants, flight aid for Johor-born students studying in Sabah, Sarawak

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 13 — The Johor government announced a special payment incentive for the 140,185 federal civil servants serving…
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MPs push for RCI on US-Malaysia trade deal over sovereignty, transparency concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Subang MP Wong Chen has called for a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to investigate…
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Anwar says Putrajaya accepts court ruling on Sabah funds, denies political motive

BANGI, Nov 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the government has accepted a recent court decision…
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Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia eye wider JS-SEZ collaboration, says Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia have begun discussions on trilateral cooperation under the Johor-Singapore Special Economic…
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Choose words with care, not to inflame, says Perak’s Sultan Nazrin on public discourse

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Perak Ruler Sultan Nazrin Shah has reminded Malaysians that the nation’s civility is mirrored in…
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Anwar: Cabinet won’t challenge Sabah’s 40pc federal revenue share, appeal limited to legal reasoning

 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the federal government will not appeal the…
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Govt must pay RM1.1m to late Dutch model’s family, High Court rules

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — The High Court has rejected the government’s bid to suspend a RM1.1 million payment to…
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Tengku Zafrul: Ready to help new Miti minister after senatorship ends

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz today said he is…
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Johor unveils record RM2.55b 2026 Budget, highest in state history

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 13 — Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi today tabled the Johor Budget 2026 amounting to…
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Lightning strike kills man returning from fishing trip in Langkawi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — A man was killed by lightning while returning from a fishing trip with friends at…
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Johor MB pledges joint effort with federal govt after Tunku Ismail flags RTS and healthcare issues

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — The Johor state government has reiterated its commitment to working closely and constructively with the…
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Tunku Ismail criticises federal govt inaction on RTS Link traffic, calls for urgent plan

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 13 — Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, has raised concerns over traffic congestion in Johor…
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Motac urges local authorities to spruce up tourist spots ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) hopes that local authorities (PBT) will take…
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‘No solid evidence linking him to Taiwanese influencer’s death’: Namewee released on police bail, says AGC

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 —  Controversial filmmaker and singer Wee Meng Chee, better known as Namewee, 42, has been released…
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STAR Youth chief quits after being dropped from Sabah polls, to run as independent

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 13 — Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) Youth chief and Nabawan division head Jordan Jude Ellron has resigned…
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Lost credit card or billing dispute? Here’s how BNM’s new rules make it easier to get help

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — If you’ve ever lost a credit card or had a disputed bank charge, you know…
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New faces, same focus? Analysts predict Cabinet shake-up in Dec after Sabah polls to reset unity or test it

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — A Cabinet reshuffle could be on the horizon as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim…
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In Dewan Rakyat today: National data bank timeline, diesel subsidy impact among key issues

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — The development of the National Data Bank and its implementation timeline will be key topics…
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‘An appeal is an appeal’ — Upko says AGC move threatens entire 40pc revenue share decision

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 12 — Upko has warned that the federal government’s decision to file a “partial appeal” on Sabah’s…
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Klang man arrested after threatening bailiff, cops with smashed glass bottle during court summons service

SHAH ALAM, Nov 12 — Police arrested a man after he provoked and threatened a Shah Alam High Court bailiff…
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‘Has the minister even read the report?’: Amri’s wife questions renewed probe on missing activist

KANGAR, Nov 11 — The wife of missing activist Amri Che Mat has questioned why the Home Ministry waited until…
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Hajiji: Decision not to appeal 40pc revenue ruling shows Anwar understands Sabahans’ aspirations

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 12 — The federal government’s decision not to appeal the High Court’s ruling relating to Sabah’s 40…
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Nazri Aziz lauds Putrajaya’s stance on 40pc Sabah entitlement, calls it fair and reasonable

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — Padang Rengas Umno chief Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz has expressed full support for…