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Freedom Flotilla Coalition to enter Gaza’s yellow zone on Oct 7, says MyCARE, nine Malaysians on board

SERDANG, Oct 6 — The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) humanitarian mission, which is sailing to Gaza, is expected to enter…
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MetMalaysia: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds expected in Kelantan, Pahang, Terengganu, Sarawak and Sabah until 11pm today

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Several areas in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak are expected to experience thunderstorms, heavy rain,…
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif receives official welcome at Perdana Putra, bilateral talks with Anwar underway

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 6 — Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who is on a three-day official visit to Malaysia, was…
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Khazanah pledges support for govt in strategic sectors, including rare earths

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Khazanah Nasional Bhd stands ready to support the government’s initiatives to explore opportunities in emerging…
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Federal govt’s 2024 financial statements well-maintained, deficit falls, says A-G

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — The accounting records of the Financial Statements of the Federal Government for the year ended…
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All Calm in Sabah as Musa Aman and Hajiji arrive amid assembly dissolution speculation

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 6 — The situation is calm at several main focus locations in Kota Kinabalu following speculation that…
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Madani govt to host special gathering for returning GSF volunteers, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — The Madani government will hold a special gathering to celebrate the return of all 23…
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Penang JPJ issues nearly 3,000 summonses, seizes 26 commercial vehicles in September crackdown

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Oct 6 — The Penang Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued 2,946 summons notices for various offences and impounded…
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‘War from within’: Trump sends troops to Chicago, calls cities ‘war zones’ as judge blocks Portland move

CHICAGO, Oct 6 — The Trump administration branded Chicago a “war zone” Sunday as a justification for deploying soldiers against…
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Four foreigners, local woman nabbed over forged immigration stamps in Gombak, Shah Alam

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Police arrested four foreign men and one local woman last Wednesday for suspected involvement in…
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Govt launches 2026–2030 action plan to strengthen welfare, long-term care for senior citizens, says minister

SEREMBAN, Oct 6 — The government yesterday launched the 2026-2030 Senior Citizens Action Plan (PTWEN) to strengthen the wellbeing, welfare…
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From angpow tricks to durian scams: why Malaysians must stay vigilant — and how FMOS can step in to help you get your money back

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Scams in Malaysia tend to change with the seasons, from “angpow” scams during Chinese New…
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Homebound: 23 Malaysians from Gaza flotilla detained by Israel set to return Monday

SEPANG, Oct 5 — All 23 Malaysian activists involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) mission, recently released from Israeli…
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Ahead of Trump meet, Anwar urges US to pressure Israel, give peace a real chance in Gaza

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he hopes his meeting with United States President…
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Police officer killed in motorcycle crash on North-South Expressway near Ipoh

IPOH, Oct 5 — A police officer died this morning after losing control of his motorcycle and colliding with another…
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Chaos in Sibu as Kenari rams multiple vehicles, driver claims he was being chased

SIBU, Oct 5 — A dramatic scene unfolded here earlier today when a Perodua Kenari car crashed into a motorcycle…
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‘I didn’t expect it was him’: Father devastated after discovering son among victims in fiery Kepala Batas crash seen in viral video

KEPALA BATAS, Oct 5 — An elderly man was stunned to discover that a viral video of a fiery car…
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Water supply disruption continues at Eco Garden, Sibu as Sarawak Water refills tanks

SIBU, Oct 5 — Eco Garden here will continue to see water supply disruption for a few more days, as…
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Police seek help identifying body found in Rajang River near Kapit

SIBU, Oct 5 — The police have appealed to those with missing relatives or friends to identify the body of…
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Kedah flood evacuees increase despite clear weather, Perak relief centres shut down

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Another temporary relief centre (PPS) was activated in Kedah today, while in Perak, the number…
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Motorcyclist dies in early morning crash near school junction in Bintulu

BINTULU, Oct 5 — A motorcyclist was killed in a road accident around 2am today at the junction near SJK(C)…
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Police: Man crushed to death while repairing car after jack collapses in Serian

SERIAN, Oct 5 — A freak mishap claimed the life of a man at Kampung Cina Buntak here on Saturday,…
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Sabah DAP to defend all six seats in coming polls, may contest one or two more, says sec-gen

IPOH, Oct 5 — DAP will defend all six seats it previously won in the upcoming Sabah state election.DAP secretary-general…
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Small bribes may seem harmless but can burn down nations, warns KL MACC chief

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — The practice of offering ‘hush money’ or using small rewards to cover up wrongdoing may…
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Nearly half of Melaka’s 758 mental health patients diagnosed with depression, says state exco

MELAKA, Oct 5 — A total of 758 mental health patients have been treated at health clinics across Melaka from…
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Toddler in Seremban dies from falling gate pillar at home

SEREMBAN, Oct 5 — A toddler girl died after being crushed by a concrete pillar from her house’s gate in…
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‘Bathable or not bathable’: Environmental don moots new way to test if Malaysia’s rivers are truly clean

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — The Klang River has the potential to be transformed into a recreational swimming spot if…
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FT mufti warns against comparing Greta Thunberg to Prophet Muhammad, calls it disrespectful

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Muslims have been urged to exercise caution in their speech and avoid statements that could…