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Over 6,000 Malaysians switched citizenship to Singapore in just six months, Home Ministry records show

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — The number of Malaysians giving up their citizenship for Singapore has surged sharply in recent…
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Two Malaysians in Bangkok suffer severe burns after being set on fire by unemployed man

 BANGKOK, Aug 9 — Two Malaysian tourists were critically injured after being set on fire by an unemployed man on Ratchadamri…
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Anwar says Malaysia ready to mediate Southern Thailand conflict to end decades-long violence

BACHOK, Aug 9 — Malaysia is ready to mediate the conflict in Southern Thailand and work to end the tension…
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Key witness in Lim Guan Eng’s graft trial seeks police protection after machete attack ahead of testimony, wants family protected

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — Datuk Seri G Gnanaraja, a key prosecution witness in the ongoing corruption trial involving a…
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High Court sentences man to hang for brutal murder of Bangladeshi worker in Perak

IPOH, Aug 8 — The High Court here today sentenced a man to death by hanging for killing a Bangladeshi…
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Four suspects remanded after Kedah cop killed in Taman Golf incident

ALOR SETAR, Aug 8 — Four men, who were in a sports utility vehicle (SUV) and are suspected of fatally…
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MOF: Budget 2026 to address healthcare affordability, strengthen education and labour market

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — Budget 2026 will address key findings by the Joint Ministerial Committee on Private Healthcare Costs (JMCPHC),…
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Two friends plead not guilty to robbing Chinese national of RM2.1m in Bukit Damansara

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Two friends pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of…
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IGP tells senior cops to tackle key threats, act on public concerns amid rise in high-tech crimes

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail has urged the top leadership of…
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Malaysia to head Asean mission to assess Myanmar’s post-emergency election plans

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Malaysia will lead a regional delegation to Myanmar next month after the junta scrapped its…
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Malaysia Airlines tops punctuality list for domestic flights — but ministry says passengers still protected if delays happen

 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Malaysia Airlines (MAS) achieved an on-time performance (OTP) of 85.3 per cent for domestic flights…
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KL court jails ex-wushu coach 13 years, orders caning for sexually assaulting 10-year-old

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — A former wushu coach was yesterday sentenced to 13 years in prison and four strokes…
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Peaceful Assembly Act ruling clears ex-Muda sec-gen of protest charge

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — The Magistrate's Court here today acquitted and discharged former Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) Amir…
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Delivery gone wrong: Ganja parcel lands at Rita Sosilawati’s family home, police seek more info

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Businesswoman Erni Dekritawati Yuliana Buhari, also known as Rita Sosilawati, has been urged to come…
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Genting RM3m casino chip heist: Police, with Interpol’s help, track down suspect believed to have fled the country

KUANTAN, Aug 8 — A man suspected of being involved in a breach of trust case involving RM3 million worth…
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Sarawak drivers get 50pc discount on traffic fines in Merdeka Day promotion

KUCHING, Aug 8 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will offer a 50 per cent discount on traffic summonses at…
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Police: Robbers took RM300,000 loot from home of witness in Guan Eng corruption trial

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Armed robbers took an estimated RM300,000 worth of valuables after breaking into the home of…
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Kuantan man gets eight months in jail for slashing cop with machete during disturbance

KUANTAN, Aug 8 — A grass-cutter was sentenced to eight months in prison after pleading guilty in the Magistrate’s Court…
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Police arrest 71 in nationwide raids on mule account syndicates, seize nearly 1,000 ATM cards and RM392,000 in cash

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Police have arrested 71 individuals, including eight foreigners, for allegedly acting as mule account holders…
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Anwar calls Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire Asean’s proudest moment, says Myanmar next challenge

CYBERJAYA, Aug 8 — The swift and effective ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia is an unprecedented achievement for Asean, demonstrating…
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Former student gets three months’ jail, RM10,000 fine for infanticide as court weighs trauma, mental illness

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 8 — A former private college student was sentenced by the High Court here today to three…
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Police hunt for RM2.3m fraud suspect as national anti-scam hotline goes 24/7

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is actively tracking down a man believed to be the…
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In Serdang, farmer fined RM15,000 for Facebook post on royals, told by judge to ‘think long and hard’

SEPANG, Aug 8 — A farmer was fined RM15,000, in default six months in jail, by the Sessions Court here…
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Former political secretary to Hamzah Zainudin goes on trial August 25 over RM350,000 graft charges

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — The trial of Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad, former political secretary to Home Minister…
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Victims lose RM8.4m in bogus gold investment, police say ‘Datuk Seri’ behind scam

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Police have recorded 40 statements, involving 37 victims and three witnesses, in connection with an…
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Govt weighing PPR move, long-term support for families hit by Pantai Dalam blaze, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — The form of long-term assistance for victims affected by the fire that destroyed 14 houses…
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World leaders Trump, Xi, Lula and Ramaphosa expected at KL Asean Summit in October, Anwar confirms

CYBERJAYA, Aug 8 — United States President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva…
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Penang Welfare Dept still unable to trace families of 18 kids rescued from warehouse

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 8 — The Penang Welfare Department is still trying to trace the parents or guardians of 18…