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Suhakam calls for diversion policy after 14-year-old remanded for allegedly assaulting teacher in Kajang

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has urged the government to implement a formal…
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Tengku Zafrul: 19pc US tariff a win for Malaysia, no compromise on sovereignty

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The United States’ decision to reduce tariff on Malaysian exports to 19 per cent from…
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Court convicts worker of raping minor in Serian met via app, imposes 15-year jail term, three strokes of the cane

KUCHING, Aug 1 — The Sessions Court here yesterday sentenced a general worker to 15 years in prison and three…
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Serian counselling teacher charged with five counts of sexual abuse against 16-year-old male student, court set RM160,000 bail

KUCHING, Aug 1 — A male counselling teacher pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here yesterday to five counts…
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RM31m flood mitigation plan launched for Miri River Basin, early warning system in pipeline, says MP

MIRI, Aug 1 — Several key flood mitigation projects are currently being carried out in the Miri parliamentary constituency to…
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Sarawak to begin phased enforcement of speed limiters on heavy vehicles from Oct 1 under federal safety plan

KUCHING, Aug 1 — The Sarawak Transport Ministry has confirmed that the federal government’s phased implementation of speed limitation devices…
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Raise the flag: CM rallies Penangites to fly Jalur Gemilang with pride for National Month

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 1 — Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has urged Penangites to proudly fly the Jalur Gemilang in…
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In historic first, DAP MPs attend Zahid-led TVET briefing at Umno HQ

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — More than 30 DAP MPs visited the Umno headquarters in a rare display of cross-party…
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Penang postpones water tariff hike to July 2026, chief minister confirms

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 1 — The Penang government has deferred the implementation of a new water tariff by nearly a…
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Police deny viral claim of IC loss during custody in Tumpat, cite strict SOPs

KOTA BHARU, Aug 1 — Police have denied allegations made by an individual who claimed he was fined RM300 by…
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Four Form One boys nabbed over alleged Kajang mall assault on classmate

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Four Form One students were arrested yesterday for allegedly assaulting a classmate at a shopping…
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Fadhlina: MoE pledges RM67b boost for transformative education reforms from preschool to secondary under 13MP

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 1 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) will give full focus to the development of preschool to secondary…
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Penang CM hails US tariff cut as relief for Malaysia and Penang’s export sector, urges deeper trade concessions

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 1 — The United States’ (US) decision to reduce the tariff rate from 25 per cent to…
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No coronation, no RM800 payout: Police investigate viral video allegedly defaming Perak’s Raja Di-Hilir 

IPOH, Aug 1 — Police have launched an investigation into a viral video allegedly containing defamatory and false claims involving…
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Sepanggar MP rejects claim linking wife to Zara Qairina’s death, calls it baseless

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Sepanggar MP Datuk Mustapha Sakmud has firmly denied claims linking his wife to the recent…
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Sarawak sees 46pc rise in commercial crimes, with RM77.7m lost to scams in first seven months

KUCHING, Aug 1 — Sarawak has recorded a worrying spike in commercial crime cases, with 2,256 incidents reported between January…
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Sharil Tarmizi to lead Malaysia’s sole aviation regulator as CAAM-Mavcom merger takes effect

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Malaysia’s aviation sector enters a new phase today with the formal consolidation of the Malaysian…
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Illegal crypto mining busted in Manjung as police seize 61 bitcoin machines in electricity theft crackdown

IPOH, Aug 1 — Police seized 61 bitcoin mining machines, believed to be linked to electricity theft, through an integrated…
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Police smash international drug syndicate spanning KL to Johor, with RM2.7m in drugs and assets seized

MUAR, Aug 1 — Police have crippled an international drug trafficking syndicate operating a nationwide network and smuggling drugs via…
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Fahmi: Plans underway with DBKL, developers to untangle Bangsar gridlock

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Short- and long-term strategies to address chronic traffic congestion along Jalan Bangsar are being formulated…
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Cambodia agrees to Thai proposal for border talks in Malaysia from August 4 to 7

PHNOM PENH, Aug 1 — Cambodia and Thailand will continue with mediation talks to resolve their border dispute at an…
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Kota Kinabalu City Hall proposes rebuilding historic community landmark after fire

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 1 — Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) will propose to the state government that the historic Kota…
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FMM: Lower US tariff to spur demand, sharpen Malaysia’s price edge

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The reduction of the United States’ (US) reciprocal tariff could enhance the overall cost competitiveness…
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Man charged with raping former sister-in-law in Cheras, court sets Aug 26 for mention

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — An unemployed man pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge…
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Dewan Rakyat passes eight Bills as 13MP sets bold vision for Malaysia 2026–2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The tabling of the 13th Malaysian Plan (13MP) for the period 2026 to 2030 dominated…
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Selangor water tariffs to rise from Sept 1, no changes for low-use domestic users, new rate introduced for data centres

 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The Selangor government today confirmed that new water tariffs for users in the peninsula and…
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Tengku Zafrul: Semiconductor and pharma exports to US remain duty-free despite broader tariff deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry (Miti) Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz today clarified…
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Bukit Aman: 10 cops arrested in Pahang, Johor over bribery allegations to face internal action

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Ten police officers who were recently arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Pahang…