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Singapore carries out death sentence on Malaysian Datchinamurthy convicted of heroin trafficking

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Singapore has executed Malaysian national Datchinamurthy Kataiah over his conviction for trafficking heroin into the…
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Kuala Nerus embankment collapses less than a month after opening, villagers alarmed

KUALA NERUS, Sept 25 — Barely a month after it was opened to the public, the embankment along Jalan T145…
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DPM Zahid: Govt agrees to form TVET Commission in bid to streamline skills education

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 25 — The government today agreed to establish the National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Commission…
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‘This breeds weak morals’: Obscene video on X earns university student RM10,000 fine in KL

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — A public university student was fined RM10,000 by the Sessions Court yesterday after pleading guilty to…
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Body of ‘Ejen Ali’ editor found after car mishap in Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — The body of Andi Abdul Ghani Kadir, 41, an editor of the hit animated film…
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‘This breeds weak morals’: Obscene video on X earns university student RM10,000 fine

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — A public university student was fined RM10,000 by the Sessions Court yesterday after pleading guilty…
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Gag order still active in Zara Qairina bullying case, lawyers confirm

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 24 — Lawyers in the bullying case involving 13-year-old student Zara Qairina Mahathir today confirmed that a…
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Not sure if you qualify for RM1.99 petrol? Here’s how to check your Budi95 subsidy eligibility

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Malaysia’s new fuel subsidy overhaul is expected to save the government between RM2.5 billion and…
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Sabah’s first female Native Court District Chief joins Warisan

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 25 — Parti Warisan announced yesterday Kota Kinabalu Native Court District Chief Edna Jessica Majimbun, 47, as…
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Firefighters forced to borrow bikes to reach fatal car fire at Pantai Sungai Lurus

BATU PAHAT, Sept 25 — An individual was killed after the vehicle the victim was in caught fire at Pantai…
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Pantai Puteri drowning: Body of 12-year-old recovered, two others saved

MELAKA, Sept 25 — A boy was found drowned after he went out swimming with two friends at Pantai Puteri…
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Johor ramps up action as human-elephant conflicts surge to record highs

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 25 — The Johor government is strengthening control measures and taking proactive steps to address the rising…
Prosecution wraps up case in Zayn Rayyan child neglect trial

JPJ busts Terengganu firm using underage drivers to transport coconuts

KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 25 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has uncovered commercial vehicle operators in Terengganu hiring underage drivers.State…
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Sultan Ibrahim receives briefing from Anwar on Budi95, Asean Summit preparations

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim briefed His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia,…
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Immigration raid in Pasir Puteh sees 11 Myanmar nationals detained

KOTA BHARU, Sept 25 — The Kelantan Immigration Department has detained 11 Myanmar nationals in an enforcement operation conducted from…
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Malaysia’s policy push turns Johor into top Asia Pacific data centre destination

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Johor’s transformation into Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing data centre hub is being driven by robust government…
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Anwar serves durian diplomacy at Asean gala, likens taste to blue cheese

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — “Asean diplomacy” came alive last night as attendees of the 57th Asean Economic Ministers’ (AEM)…
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Malaysian Red Crescent urges global solidarity to stop humanitarian crisis in Gaza

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) has urged all Red Cross and Red Crescent leaders to work…
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Tok Mat to push Malaysia’s agenda on peace, trade and green economy at UNGA

NEW YORK, Sept 25 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will attend the 80th Session of the United Nations…
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No breach, no case: Appeals court explains why Shell can’t force Petronas to supply free gas

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 25 — The Court of Appeal has held that Petroliam National Berhad (Petronas) did not breach its gas…
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EPF says more Malaysians saving for longer golden years with voluntary top-ups

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — More Malaysians are proactively shoring up their retirement savings, preparing for longer-than-expected twilight years that…
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Zara Qairina inquest: Second child witness wraps up testimony, third to follow tomorrow

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 24 — The inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir at the Coroner’s Court here today…
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Zahid to reach out to 34 Malaysians aboard Global Sumud Flotilla facing Israeli attacks en route to Gaza

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 24 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he will contact all 34 Malaysians…
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AG’s guidance sought on media coverage as child witnesses begin testifying in Zara Qairina inquest

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 24 — A conducting officer in the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir today informed…
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Bung Moktar denies being asked by agent to reduce RM3m introduction fee to RM2.8m 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Kinabatangan Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin today denied that an investment agent…
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Najib’s criminal case unrelated to SRC’s US$1.18b civil suit, High Court hears

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — The High Court today was told that Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s criminal case involving…
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Malaysia, Timor-Leste pledge stronger ties, broader economic cooperation in joint statement

DILI, Sept 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Timor-Leste counterpart, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, have reaffirmed…
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PKR Youth: PAS’ PM age cap a political move to edge out Muhyiddin

IPOH, Sept 24 — The Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK) sees PAS’ proposal that the next prime minister be under 70…