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Sarawak’s ‘White House’ set to open tonight, marking Abang Johari’s 74th birthday

KUCHING, Aug 4 — Sarawak is set to mark a major milestone in its state administration tonight with the official opening…
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Fadhlina: Firm action once probe completed into upside-down flag incident at Port Dickson school

KOTA BHARU, Aug 4 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) will take firm action once it receives the full investigation report on…
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‘We didn’t know’: JPJ issues RM445,800 in fines to Singapore vehicles without active VEP tags

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 4 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has reportedly issued RM445,800 in fines from 1,489 summonses issued…
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Works minister says RM4b needed for federal road maintenance, but only 30pc usually approved

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has reportedly said his ministry needs up to…
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Five Middle Eastern tourists held over alleged ‘pukau’ cash thefts in George Town

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 4 — Police yesterday arrested five Middle Eastern nationals to assist in the investigation into the theft…
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‘Wasting sanitary pads to mock rivals’: Wanita DAP slams veterans’ protest as disrespectful to women

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Wanita DAP has reportedly criticised the Negeri Sembilan DAP Veterans Club for using sanitary pads…
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King’s visit to Russia marks highest-level bilateral engagement since 1967, says envoy

 MOSCOW, Aug 4 — The state visit by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, to Russia from Aug…
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In Dewan Rakyat today: KLIA corruption probe, flood funds and vehicle plate revenues in focus

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — The comprehensive resolution of corruption and malpractice issues involving the Immigration at Kuala Lumpur International…
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‘It sounded just like my brother’: How deepfake voices are fuelling money scams

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Imagine receiving a voice note on WhatsApp from someone who sounds exactly like your younger…
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AI scams are getting real: Here are the cases happening in Malaysia that you should know about

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Scams used to be easy to spot — all it took was some bad grammar,…
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Raja Kecil Besar Perak among dozens stung by jellyfish during open water meet in Teluk Senangin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — At least 30 swimmers, including Raja Kecil Besar Raja Azlan Muzzaffar Shah, were stung by…
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Fadillah: Malaysia could go nuclear within 10 years, if public gives green light

KUCHING, Aug 3 — The government is studying the possibility of implementing nuclear energy projects in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah…
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Man disappears after foraging trip near Miri — search enters second day

MIRI, Aug 3 — A search-and-rescue (SAR) operation resumed today for a 44-year-old man reported missing while foraging for jungle…
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Coming soon: Domestic Trade Ministry to crack down on middlemen with new price and supply tracker

PENAMPANG, Aug 3 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will develop a Price and Supply Repository…
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Drug price transparency kicks in at private clinics and pharmacies, full enforcement by January 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living…
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Egyptian TV reports rare fuel shipment to enter Gaza as hospitals face critical shortages; UN says far more aid needed to stop starvation

No immediate word whether two fuel trucks have entered Gaza from EgyptSix more Palestinians die of starvation or malnutrition in…
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After 25 years and countless moves, Malaysia finally gets its first chess Grandmaster

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — For the first time in the nation’s history, Malaysia can proudly call one of its…
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Anwar: Madani govt pledges full support for farmers, breeders and fishermen, the backbone of Malaysia’s food security

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The Madani Government continues to prioritise the welfare of farmers, breeders and fishermen, with a…
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Two Malaysians die in separate incidents in Thailand’s Yala province: One collapses at bike event, one in road crash

YALA, Aug 3 — The Malaysian Consulate General in Songkhla has confirmed that two Malaysian citizens have died in Yala…
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MOH: Compounds kick in October 1 for private clinics flouting medicine price display rules

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The Health Ministry (MOH) will begin issuing compound fines to private healthcare facilities that fail…
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Jellyfish incident: Competition organiser did not refer to local authorities, says exco

IPOH, Aug 3 — Yesterday’s open water swimming competition at Teluk Senangin in Lumut, which saw some 40 participants being…
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Johor, Singapore propose cross-border e-hailing service for commuters

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Johor and Singapore have proposed introducing cross-border e-hailing services as an alternative mode of transport…
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Dashcam footage shows bus carrying kindergarten pupils crashing in Serdang (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — A teacher and three kindergarten children were injured after the bus they were travelling in…
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Indonesian man held over fake immigration stamps at KLIA’s Terminal 1

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 3 — The Malaysia Checkpoints and Border Agency (MCBA) reported that an Indonesian man was detained yesterday afternoon…
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Father of boy found buried in Jempol to face multiple charges as murder probe wraps up, says Johor police chief

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Johor police have received the green light to charge the father of a six-year-old boy,…
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PM: Govt to restore ‘pondok’ institutions with new technology and AI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The government will restore and elevate the nation’s “pondok” institutions to ensure they remain a…
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Further action in Zara Qairina case awaits AGC’s instructions, says Sabah police commissioner

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Further action in the investigation into the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir…
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Tengku Zafrul: Boeing jet deal a strategic move, not a waste of public funds

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) purchase of Boeing aircraft is not a waste of taxpayers’ money…