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Mother, 10-year-old son die after motorcycle hits TNB pole

IPOH, Sept 28 — A woman and her son were killed after the motorcycle they were riding skidded before crashing…
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Dead Bornean pygmy elephant found in Lahad Datu plantation, cause of death unknown

LAHAD DATU, Sept 28 — The carcass of a female Bornean pygmy elephant was discovered on Friday morning at the…
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Education minister: Strict action if SOPs not followed in Lenggeng pupil’s death

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — Strict action will be taken in the event of non-compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), following…
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Works Ministry intensifying preparations for monsoon season, says minister

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 28 — The Works Ministry is intensifying preparations for the year-end monsoon by activating its central disaster…
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Budi95: RM2.6m in RON95 transactions recorded on first day says finance ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — Purchases of RON95 petrol at the subsidised price of RM1.99 per litre, under the Budi…
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Visit Malaysia 2026 to make Malaysia a destination the world remembers, says tourism minister

MELAKA, Sept 28 — Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) is not just about welcoming visitors but about giving the world a…
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Pulau Salak’s unique ‘berselarak’ boat tradition must be preserved for future generations, says Nancy

KUCHING, Sept 28 — The unique tradition of ‘berselarak’ — a boat procession to Pulau Salak held in conjunction with…
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Fatal Betong crash: Film crew member Ahmad Afiq laid to rest

KUCHING, Sept 28 — “Anyone who knew Ahmad Afiq would describe him as kind, quiet, yet very much loved by his…
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Budi95 expands today — what to know as 8.6 million STR households get RM1.99 fuel

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — Malaysia’s long-awaited Budi95 fuel subsidy continues its rollout today, with households registered under the Sumbangan…
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Inspired by the Seine, KL mayor envisions swimmable Klang River as festival begins

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — Inspired by the historic reopening of the River Seine in Paris, Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk…
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‘Was gambling reduced in your time?’: Anwar hits back at Opposition over anti-Islam claims

MELAKA, Sept 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed baseless allegations that the Madani Government is against…
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MOHE committed to helping B40 students pursue higher education, says Zambry

 TAIPING, Sept 27 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) remains committed to assisting students, particularly those from the B40…
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MOE orders probe after pupil’s death in Lenggeng sewer pit tragedy

SEREMBAN, Sept 27 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has instructed the Negeri Sembilan State Education Department (JPNS) to investigate the…
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Cuepacs urges govt to review petrol limits for civil servants using own cars

KOTA BHARU, Sept 27 — The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (CUEPACS) has urged…
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Fahmi: FINAS restructuring to end cartel-like practices in film industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The ongoing internal restructuring at the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) is expected to…
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Anwar: Budget 2026 to prioritise state economic strengths, not just ministries

 MELAKA, Sept 27 —  Preparations for Budget 2026 will be aligned with the economic priorities of each state, rather than…
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Treasury sec-gen: Budi95 implemented in stages to avoid system disruptions

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The phased implementation of the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) petrol subsidy initiative, which began today,…
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Education minister: Ministry will consider primary, secondary students’ input on anti-bullying bill

NIBONG TEBAL, Sept 27 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) is open to the proposal for town hall sessions to…
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Federal territories minister: Putrajaya monorail bridge to be repurposed by Jan 2026 

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 27 — The Putrajaya Monorail bridge, which has been abandoned for over 20 years, will be repurposed as…
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To our youths: A note on the future Asean

KUALA LUMPUR, SEPT 27 — When I grew up, one of the most fascinating films on time travel was Back…
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Baby killed, eight hurt in four-vehicle crash at Bukit Kajang toll plaza

KAJANG, Sept 27 — A 12-month-old baby boy was killed while eight others were injured in a four-vehicle crash at the…
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Home minister: Smooth Budi95 rollout so far for army, police personnel

SANDAKAN, Sept 27 — The implementation of the Budi madani RON95 (BUDI95) initiative for the first group involving Royal Malaysia…
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Sabah polls: BN submits shortlisted candidates for multi-agency screening

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 27 — Barisan Nasional (BN) has submitted the names of its shortlisted candidates for the 17th Sabah…
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Education Ministry lists foods banned from sale at schools

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — In a move to promote healthier eating habits and support children's growth, Malaysia’s Ministry of…
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METMalaysia sounds severe thunderstorm alert for KL, Selangor, other states

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning affecting multiple states, with the…
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JPJ records 53pc rise in driver’s licence renewals after Budi95 announcement

MELAKA, Sept 27 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has recorded a 53 per cent rise in Competent Driver’s Licence…
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Anwar rebukes critics over Trump’s Asean Summit invite, says Malaysia will use platform to press Palestine cause

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has rebuked critics questioning the invitation extended to United States…
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Perak MB: Up to EC to decide on the timing of general and state elections

IPOH, Sep 27 — Anyone is free to express their views on whether parliamentary and state elections should be held…