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Man nabbed in Kedah over sexual offences against boys in Shah Alam, allegedly tried to flee country

SHAH ALAM, July 9 — A Pakistani man suspected of sexually assaulting several boys in Section 27 and Section 28…
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Deadly stretch: Sungai Korok claims eight lives in three years, safety concerns mount after latest tragedy

ALOR SETAR, July 8 — Sungai Korok near Jitra, the location where a family of six were found dead after…
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Sabah CM hints at assembly dissolution ‘soon’ after final sitting

KOTA KINABALU, July 8 — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor today confirmed that the recently concluded State Assembly…
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No judicial crisis in Malaysia, says AGC amid calls for RCI over top court vacancies

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has dismissed claims that Malaysia is facing a judicial crisis,…
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Teaching or paperwork? NUTP pushes for MoE task force to tackle workload crisis

GEORGE TOWN, July 7 — The National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) has urged the Ministry of Education (MoE)…
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Pakistani suspect in Shah Alam child sex assault cases still on the run in Malaysia

SHAH ALAM, July 6 — A Pakistani man believed to be a suspect in four cases of sodomy and molestation…
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Dead dogs, cats and birds found on Penang Hill as PHC lodges police report

GEORGE TOWN, July 7 — Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) has lodged a police report following the discovery of several dead…
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Zahid rejects solo path for Umno in GE16 despite grassroots sentiment, will contest under BN

LUMUT, July 6 — Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has confirmed that the party will not contest…
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Johor-Singapore SEZ to drive growth beyond Johor Baru, says MB, with Kluang eyed as key satellite city

KLUANG, July 6 — The development of the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is expected to benefit not only areas…
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Bangladesh says Malaysia’s IS-linked arrest claims unfounded, cites visa overstays instead for three citizens deported

DHAKA, July 6 — Bangladesh’s Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Rtd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has reportedly dismissed claims that the…
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Shah Alam police tracking down Pakistani national, suspected of sexually assaulting young boys

SHAH ALAM, July 5 — Police are on the hunt for a Pakistani man believed to be a suspect in…
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Frogging in the Bornean jungle: Tourists brave bugs and snakes to spot Sarawak’s tiniest stars

KUCHING, July 5 — Dodging fire-ants, snakes and millions of nighttime creepy-crawlies, a group of trekkers advances through the humid…
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Gobind launches ‘Upin & Ipin Universe’ as Malaysia’s digital creative industry hits RM5.3b

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Malaysia’s digital creative industry recorded a strong performance in 2023, generating RM5.3 billion in revenue…
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Datuk remanded over suspected RM75m money laundering linked to fibre network project

PUTRAJAYA, July 3 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has obtained an order to remand a company director with the…
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Full report on Jalan Masjid India sinkhole that swallowed Indian tourist to reach Cabinet by year-end, says Dr Zaliha

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The full report on the sinkhole tragedy at Jalan Masjid India in August last year…
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Penang police investigate mother and daughter’s deaths, autopsy shows bodies decomposed for over a week

GEORGE TOWN, July 2 — Police confirmed that a woman and her daughter who were found dead in an apartment…
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Malaysia to ban import of dummy seatbelt buckles from Dec 31

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — The government will ban the import of fake safety devices known as dummy seatbelt buckles…
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Datuk, siblings among five charged in multi-million ringgit illegal deposit-taking and laundering probe

SHAH ALAM, July 1 — Five individuals, including a woman with the title of ‘Datuk’, were charged with taking deposits…
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Jeffrey Kitingan blames ‘hidden hands’ for Sabah mining scandal fallout

KOTA KINABALU, July 1 — Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan, one of the latest figures linked to an…
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Tiong: Tourism Ministry expediting rollout of monitoring system to ensure tourism transport drivers suited for operations

BINTULU, July 1— The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) is expediting the rollout of a Driver Monitoring System…
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Armizan: Domestic Trade Ministry outlines three-pronged strategy as expanded SST enforcement begins tomorrow

KOTA KINABALU, June 30 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will use three approaches to ensure…
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Amir Hamzah: RM11b deployed under GEAR-uP to power Malaysia’s high-growth sectors, aims to boost living wages for 153,000 workers

PUTRAJAYA, June 30 — A total of RM11 billion has been deployed under the Government-linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme…
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RTS Link fares to be revealed closer to launch, says Loke as Malaysia, Singapore unveil first train set

SINGAPORE, June 30 — The operator of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is conducting a final market…
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PM Anwar to meet captains of industry from 36 Italian companies, including MNCs in Rome

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to meet captains of industry from 36…
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Want to go to the US? Your social media must now be public, embassy tells F, M, J visa applicants

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — The United States has introduced new visa requirements for visitors applying for F, M, and…
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Senior Citizens Bill expected to be tabled next year, says women’s minister

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — The government has completed the draft for the Senior Citizens Bill, which aims to protect…
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Malaysia, Singapore celebrate delivery of first RTS Link train ahead of 2026 opening

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — The first driverless trains for the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link was unveiled…
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Sabah PKR rocked by new bribery video claims, stunned by fresh evidence in ongoing corruption probe

KOTA KINABALU, June 29 — Sabah Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) expressed shock over fresh allegations involving more state assemblymen in…