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‘Nasi lemak’ and smiles: Anwar mingles with visitors, traders at KK’s iconic Gaya Street market

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim this morning joined in a walkabout and breakfast session…
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When tigers in Endau-Rompin go hungry: Expert warns of rise in human-wildlife conflict as ASF wipes out wild pigs

KOTA BHARU, Nov 9 — The African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak has been identified as a major threat to the…
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Gombak police: Man allegedly loses RM9,000 after online lover threatens to leak his nude video

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — A 23-year-old man has reportedly been left RM9,000 poorer after a steamy video chat with…
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MB says Perak future bright with RM6.25b investments to drive jobs, education, healthcare, infrastructure

KUALA KANGSAR, Nov 9 — The state of Perak recorded investments worth RM6.25 billion involving 203 projects as of June…
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Malaysia’s Sultan Ibrahim finds new ‘home’ and ‘brother’ in Bahrain’s King Hamad during state visit

MANAMA (Bahrain), Nov 9 — The state visit of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, to Bahrain, which ended…
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King returns home safely after completing state visit to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, arrived home safely today after a six-day state…
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Chief Secretary leads list of honourees as Sultan Nazrin confers state honours on 30 recipients

KUALA KANGSAR, Nov 9 — Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah today conferred state awards and medals on 30 recipients…
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Don’t turn universities into political arenas, Kedah Sultan decrees

SINTOK, Nov 9 — The Sultan of Kedah, Al Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah, has urged all parties not…
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Health Ministry investigates alleged death linked to viral skin-lightening supplement with prohibited glutathione

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — The Health Ministry (MOH), through its Food Safety and Quality Division (BKKM), is investigating claims…
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Landslide destroys Sabah home, PM Anwar steps in with cash aid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today handed over a contribution to Melvin Funk, whose…
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Police to seek remand extension for Namewee over death of Taiwanese influencer ‘Nurse Goddess’

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — Police are set to apply for a remand extension against Malaysian rapper and filmmaker Wee…
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From martial art to tourist heart: Silat could be Malaysia’s next big cultural tourism draw, says Museums D-G

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — Silat, a traditional Malay martial art, holds great potential to be promoted as one of…
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Bung Moktar to defend Lamag as BN unveils 80pc new faces for Sabah polls

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 9 — Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) today unveiled a list of 41 candidates for the state election,…
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Cabinet shake-up? Mat Sabu says PM to brief ministers Tuesday

SHAH ALAM, Nov 9 — Speculation of an imminent Cabinet reshuffle intensified today after Amanah president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu…
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Zahid unveils ‘Bikin Balik Sabah’ slogan to drive BN’s comeback in state election

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 9 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will adopt the slogan ‘Bikin Balik Sabah’ (Rebuild Sabah) for the 17th…
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Severe thunderstorms set to lash Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, seven other states

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm warning for ten states and territories, effective…
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Asean speaks as one: Malaysia steers regional climate action to COP30 in Brazil

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 9 — Malaysia has placed Asean firmly on the global climate stage by leading the region to adopt…
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DAP sec-gen flags possible double polls, tells Penang to plan early and stay sharp

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Nov 9 — The Penang DAP has been reminded not to be complacent but to begin early preparations…
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Warisan finalises full slate to contest all 73 Sabah state seats, to reveal candidates on Nov 12, says deputy president

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 9 — Parti Warisan (Warisan) has finalised its list of candidates who will contest all 73 seats…
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Sabah polls: Pakatan’s Chan Foong Hin pledges to bridge development gap in Tanjung Aru

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 9 — Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) candidate for the N.22 Tanjung Aru seat, Datuk Chan Foong Hin, is…
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Former Sabah DAP chief Frankie Poon switches to KDM ahead of state polls

SANDAKAN, Nov 9 — Former Sabah DAP chairman and ex-Tanjong Papat assemblyman Datuk Frankie Poon Ming Fung, along with his…
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Kedah cops step up Langkawi search as migrant boat passenger numbers remain uncertain

SINTOK, Nov 9 — The police and enforcement agencies have intensified surveillance operations around Langkawi following reports that a boat…
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Amanah moves beyond ‘survival mode’ with 28-seat plan for GE16

SHAH ALAM, Nov 9 — Parti Amanah Negara has set its sights on contesting 28 parliamentary seats in the next…
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Butterworth KTMB station gets RM30m facelift as Penang pushes ahead with LRT and airport expansion

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Nov 9 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) will upgrade the Butterworth Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) station…
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‘We give Sabah RM17b’: Anwar defends federal funding in viral Gaya Street exchange

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 9 — In an impromptu exchange with a member of the public, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar…
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Anwar: Federal government allocates RM17b to Sabah, more than state’s RM10b revenue

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the federal government has allocated RM17 billion to…
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Woman fights off naked intruder in Taman Sri Sentosa apartment, police nab suspect hours later

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 — A naked man who allegedly crept into a young woman’s apartment before attacking and robbing…
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Sultan Ibrahim’s Bahrain visit deepens Malaysia’s strategic relations, says Khaled

MANAMA (Bahrain), Nov 9 — The state visit of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, to Bahrain has been…