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How many condos can fit along a 500m road in Kuala Lumpur? Here’s what Taman Desa residents are fighting for

There are currently three condominiums with over 1,300 units on this 500-metre road in Taman Danau Desa.Residents say traffic jams…
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Sabah Maju Jaya’s mixed report card: Progress and persistent gaps as Hajiji seeks fresh mandate

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 9 — As caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor seeks a renewed mandate under the Sabah…
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In Dewan Rakyat today: Fiscal deficit risks, bullying in schools and cybersecurity to take focus

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The country’s fiscal position, following the implementation of various cash aid schemes and subsidy restructuring, will…
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PDRM unable to continue probe into Malaysian death row inmate Pannir Selvam’s case due to lack of new evidence

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have been unable to continue further investigations into the case of…
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Kelantan Health Dept issues over 11,000 compounds under smoking control law since Oct last year

KOTA BHARU, Oct 8 — The Kelantan Health Department has issued 11,784 compound notices for various offences under the Control…
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KPDN says officers can inspect IDs to ensure smooth rollout of Budi95 petrol subsidy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has the legal authority to inspect…
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Fire destroys 14 squatter homes in Bintulu, 60 left homeless

BINTULU, Oct 8 — A total of 60 people were rendered homeless after a row of squatter houses at Jalan…
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Perikatan urges government to set up RCI over FAM heritage player scandal

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) has called on the government to launch a Royal Commission of Inquiry…
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Body cameras now mandatory for AKPS officers at border entry counters, says home minister

KUALA LUMPUR: All officers of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) at manual document inspection counters are now…
Raja of Perlis presides over 270th meeting of Conference of Rulers

Raja of Perlis presides over 270th Meeting of Conference of Rulers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail today presided over the 270th Meeting of the…
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Thirteen face organised crime charges in Sepang court over ‘Geng Captain Praba’ links

SEPANG, Oct 8 — Thirteen men were charged in the Sessions Court here today with being members of an organised…
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Govt reviewing proposal to introduce new EPF structure with flexible and retirement income components, Parliament told

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The government is still reviewing and studying a proposal to introduce a new structure for…
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Bung Moktar: Sabah BN never defeated during polls, 2018 fall caused by defections

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 8 — Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) has never been defeated through the ballot box, said chairman Datuk…
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Muar court lengthens jail term to nearly 10 years for man who torched family’s home and vehicles 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — A former technician who admitted to setting fire to his family’s home and vehicles in…
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BMW crushed by fallen tree along KL’s Jalan Tun Razak, driver unharmed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — A BMW was crushed by a fallen tree along Jalan Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur…
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DOSM survey: Hardcore poverty nearly wiped out in Malaysia as country’s average household income hits RM9,155

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 8 — Malaysia has nearly eradicated hardcore poverty, with the rate now standing at just 0.09 per cent,…
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Rapid KL extends train services tonight for Gaza solidarity rally at Axiata Arena

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Rapid KL will extend its train services tonight to accommodate the thousands of people expected…
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Sabah civil servant charged with 30 counts of corruption involving RM87,000, pleads not guilty

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 8 — A civil servant pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to 30 charges of…
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Sarawak confident of RM12b–14b revenue despite global uncertainties, says Abang Johari

KUCHING, Oct 8 — Sarawak remains confident of maintaining its strong financial position and achieving a revenue performance of between…
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Selangor Sultan thankful as 23 Malaysian Global Sumud Flotilla activists return safely from Gaza mission

SHAH ALAM, Oct 8 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has expressed gratitude for the safe return…
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Court rejects guilty plea of woman in attempted attack on Perak’s Sultan Nazrin

IPOH, Oct 8 — The Magistrate’s Court here today rejected the guilty plea of a woman who attempted to attack…
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Wet spell warning: Heavy rain to lash Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang first, then Johor, Sabah, Sarawak in Nov–March monsoon

KOTA BHARU, Oct 8 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) is estimating about five to seven episodes of heavy continuous…
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Dewan Rakyat passes Hire Purchase (Amendment) Bill 2025, promising fairer interest and clearer loan transparency for consumers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Hire Purchase (Amendment) Bill 2025, aimed at abolishing the…
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Kelantan religious school linked to sex assault case found operating without MAIK registration

KOTA BHARU, Oct 8 — The Kelantan Islamic Religion and Malay Customs Council (MAIK) has confirmed that religious school Madrasah Ahbabul…
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‘I hope Malaysians will stand united’: Thousands pack Axiata Arena in show of unity for Gaza, Global Sumud Flotilla volunteers

BUKIT JALIL, Oct 8 — “My heart is sincere to show solidarity with the GSF volunteers and the Palestinians,” said…
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Fahmi: Companies cannot instruct staff to use Budi95 to fuel company vehicles

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Companies cannot instruct their employees to fill petrol for company-owned vehicles using the Budi Madani…
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Budi95 quotas for e-hailing, p-hailing drivers to be based on fuel use; details out Oct 15, says Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 8 — Eligibility for additional quotas under the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) initiative for e-hailing and p-hailing drivers…
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Melaka health authorities say Influenza A outbreak in Alor Gajah school contained, situation under control

MELAKA, Oct 8 — The Influenza A situation in Melaka remains under control and is not considered serious, despite an…