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Warisan rules out political alliances, sets sights on two-thirds majority for Sabah polls

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 8 — Parti Warisan (Warisan) is unlikely to form alliances with any political party ahead of the…
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EC schedules October 16 meeting to set key dates for Sabah state election

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The Election Commission (EC) will convene a special meeting on October 16 to finalise key…
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Sabah polls 2025: STAR may field Ellron’s son against him in Sook after GRS split

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 8 — Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) is set to potentially field the son of former deputy…
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Sarawak confident of RM12–14b 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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MOE eyes Anti-Bullying Bill, tribunal system among sweeping reforms to boost student safety and discipline

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) is implementing comprehensive reforms to enhance student safety and discipline, including…
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Economists see higher subsidies, social aid in Malaysia’s Budget 2026 as living costs bite

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Malaysia will probably spend more on public subsidies and social assistance as part of its…
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Defence Ministry proposes National Maritime Council to strengthen Malaysia’s maritime security strategy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 —The Defence Ministry has proposed the establishment of a National Maritime Council to coordinate and implement…
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DOSM: Malaysians spent RM5,566 a month on average in 2024, with dining out on the rise

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Malaysians spent an average of RM5,566 a month in 2024, with the biggest share of…
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Fahmi: Govt ready to take diplomatic steps over Israel’s detention of Malaysian Gaza mission volunteers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Wisma Putra is closely monitoring the situation involving nine Malaysian volunteers from Humanitarian Care Malaysia…
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Tengku Zafrul: Selangor remains Malaysia’s industrial powerhouse and Asean launchpad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Selangor is able to increase the return on investment from its assets and continue being…
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Gobind: Govt forms cross-ministerial mechanism to tackle weaponised AI threats

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The government has established a cross-ministerial and enforcement agencies mechanism to address the emerging threat…
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Govt open to Sabah, Sarawak’s economic autonomy request, but implementation complex, says deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The government is prepared to consider the request for economic development autonomy put forward by…
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Malaysian Pannir Selvam executed in Singapore for heroin trafficking, second hanging in two weeks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Singapore has executed Malaysian national Pannir Selvam Pranthaman, 38, for trafficking 51.84 grammes of heroin…
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Ten foreigners injured after boat collides with marine police vessel off Gelang Patah

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 8 — Ten foreigners were injured early this morning after the boat they were travelling in collided…
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Anwar condemns Israeli interception of two more Gaza aid vessels carrying nine Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has condemned Israel’s interception of two more humanitarian aid…
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Anwar condemns Israeli interception of two more Gaza aid vessels carrying Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has condemned Israel’s interception of two more humanitarian aid…
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Perak police seize RM13m in drugs hidden as ‘dried durian’ after North-South Expressway chase

IPOH, Oct 8 — Perak police seized drugs worth nearly RM13 million hidden in plastic packages labelled “dried durian” following…
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Conduct at private events is personal, but professionalism must be upheld, Sabah Cuepacs says

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Sabah Cuepacs has clarified that while civil servants’ behaviour at private events is a personal…
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Terengganu trader loses RM83,500 after falling for phone scam posing as MCMC and police officers

KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 8 — A trader lost RM83,500 after falling victim to a phone scam.Terengganu police chief ACP Azli Mohd…
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Kelantan records rise in influenza cases, five clusters detected in boarding schools

KOTA BHARU, Oct 8 — The Kelantan Health Department has confirmed an increase in influenza cases in the state, with five…
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Kelantan police on alert for early floods amid La Niña, relocate stations and secure assets to prevent damage

KOTA BHARU, Oct 8 — The Kelantan police have reinforced their preparedness for possible floods expected to arrive earlier this…
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Melaka police probe 4WD with Hebrew sticker saying ‘Malaysia is our home’

MELAKA, Oct 8 — Melaka police have launched an investigation into a four-wheel drive vehicle allegedly displaying a sticker with…
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‘Lighter for loan’ lands Kelantan food stall owner a RM250 compound

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — A food court trader near Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium in Kota Bharu learned the hard…
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Melaka police investigate Hebrew sticker on Isuzu pickup reading ‘Malaysia is in our hands’

MELAKA, Oct 8 — Police in Melaka have launched an investigation after a video went viral showing an Isuzu pickup…
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Malaysian flotilla leader says mission ‘broke the silence’ on Gaza, not the blockade

SEPANG, Oct 8 — Malaysian humanitarian activist Muhammad Nadir Al-Nuri Kamaruzaman, better known as Nadir Al-Nuri, has called on Malaysians to…
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Religious officer killed as tree crushes Perodua Viva in Kuala Pilah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — A 39-year-old man was killed last night when a tree fell on his car on…
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Malaysian activists vow to continue humanitarian missions to Gaza after flotilla return

SEPANG, Oct 8 — There is no room for complacency in defending the fate of the Palestinian people who are oppressed…
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‘Pasar malam’ voting, RM75,000 and counting: Inside the fight to save Taman Desa’s open spaces (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Have you seen that video of Taman Desa residents voting at a pasar malam on…