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Jakim, Jawi mosques and surau to hold ‘solat hajat’, Yasin recitation in remembrance of Zara Qairina tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — All mosques and surau under the supervision of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM),…
Prosecution wraps up case in Zayn Rayyan child neglect trial

Health Ministry allocates RM1.05m for urgent upgrades at Sandakan’s Duchess of Kent Hospital

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — The Ministry of Health has approved an allocation of RM1.05 million to carry out minor…
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Lawyers: Injuries found on Zara Qairina after exhumation, awaiting full report before revealing more

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 12 — Lawyers representing the family of 13-year-old schoolgirl Zara Qairina Mahathir said the post-mortem following the…
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Fahmi working to secure temporary housing for DBKL PPR fire victims

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Lembah Pantai MP Datuk Fahmi Fadzil is working to secure temporary housing for victims of a…
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Do Malaysian roads favour cars over bikes? Safety experts say current system puts two-wheelers at high risk

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Road safety experts are calling for a major overhaul of Malaysia’s road infrastructure, warning that…
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Second edition of Malaysian Qualifications Framework to take effect in August 2026, says Zambry

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The second edition of the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF 2.0), an enhanced national system for standardising…
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Use of modern building technologies to be emphasised in 13MP projects, says Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The use of modern technologies such as the Industrialised Building System (IBS) and Building Information Modelling…
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Azalina: Sabah’s role in oil and gas industry expands under Petronas collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 —  Sabah has been given broader participation in the oil and gas industry value chain, including…
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Unsafe refuelling, missing safety officer: Investigators find multiple failures in Bentong helicopter crash

PETALING JAYA, Aug 12 — The operator of a Bell 206L4 helicopter that crashed in Bentong, Pahang, on February 6…
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Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus in Malaysia for talks with Anwar on trade, labour and defence

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 12 — Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh Dr Muhammad Yunus, who is on a three-day official…
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Police recover RM2m in stolen casino chips from Genting, hunt on for suspect abroad

KUANTAN, Aug 12 — Police have recovered 200 casino chips worth RM2 million, part of 300 chips stolen from Genting Highlands…
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Some states oppose creation of Ombudsman Malaysia, says Azalina as Putrajaya misses July deadline

 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Some states have opposed the government's plan to establish Ombudsman Malaysia, Minister in the Prime…
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Education Ministry says spent RM8.4m on Jalur Gemilang badges for over 5 million students

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The government allocated RM8.4 million for the procurement of Jalur Gemilang badges for 5.14 million…
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Lukanisman: Over 700 private healthcare premises yet to display medicine prices as required

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Fifty-five per cent of 1,639 private healthcare facilities nationwide have complied with the requirement to…
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Drop the ‘bahasa Putrajaya’ and speak plainly, Chief Secretary tells civil servants

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 12 — Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN) Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Bakar has urged civil servants to…
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British financial consultant pleads not guilty to molesting man in Petaling Jaya

PETALING JAYA, Aug 12 — A British national working as an independent financial consultant pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate’s…
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Umno Youth chief calls off ‘flag class’ for Penang shop owner, says he will attend DAP event instead

 PETALING JAYA, Aug 12 — Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Akmal Saleh has cancelled plans to hold a “class” for a…
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Federal Court sets Nov 6 to hear Malaysian Armed Forces retirees’ leave to appeal on pension case

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 12 — The Federal Court has set Nov 6 to hear an application by 50 retired Malaysian Armed…
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Senawang dispute turns deadly: Man stabbed in front of house, neighbours nab suspect

SEREMBAN, Aug 12 — A 28-year-old man died from stab wounds to the chest in front of a house at…
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Negeri Sembilan Fisheries Dept clears Port Dickson fish and prawns, warns on shellfish

PORT DICKSON, Aug 12 — Fish, prawns and squid in the waters of Port Dickson remain safe for consumption, Negeri…
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Education minister: Bumiputera make bulk of over 27,000 school dropouts, ministry focusing on needs-based aid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek today said over 27,000 primary and secondary students have dropped out…
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Bentley and Porsche cars among RM6m luxury vehicles seized in Melaka JPJ’s road tax and insurance crackdown

MELAKA, Aug 12 — The Melaka Road Transport Department (RTD) seized seven luxury vehicles, estimated to be worth almost RM6…
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Penang DAP installs giant Jalur Gemilang at Kepala Batas hardware store after display faux pas

KEPALA BATAS, Aug 12 — DAP today took a proactive step by installing a giant Jalur Gemilang at a hardware…
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Sabah gets 307 permanent medical officers, Sandakan’s Duchess of Kent Hospital among beneficiaries, says Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — A total of 307 permanent medical officers will be stationed at healthcare facilities throughout Sabah…
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Azalina: Malaysia must upgrade legal system to tackle AI evidence issues

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The government will examine the need for specific laws on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in light…
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KL cop rejects claims of beating, forced confessions in Palestinian kidnap trial

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — A police officer denied in the High Court here today that two suspects in a…
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Melaka JPJ seizes RM6m worth of luxury vehicles from Bentley, Porsche to Toyota Alphard

MELAKA, Aug 12 — The Melaka Road Transport Department (RTD) seized seven luxury vehicles, estimated to be worth almost RM6…
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PM Anwar launches ILMU, Malaysia’s first home-grown multimodal AI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched Malaysia’s home-grown multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) model, ‘ILMU’,…