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Dewan Rakyat passes Government Procurement Bill as Opposition’s bid to block it falls short

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The Government Procurement Bill 2025 was passed at its second reading in Parliament today. Despite the…
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Johor doctor loses over RM2.6m to fake stock investment scam

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 28 — A 45-year-old medical officer lost more than RM2.6 million after being deceived by a non-existent…
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Families flock to Putrajaya’s Merdeka rehearsal for a crowd-free preview

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 28 — Around 11am, the roar of Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) jets pierced the sky above Putrajaya…
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Exco: Johor awaiting full reports on Segamat earthquake’s impact

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Aug 28 — The Johor government is awaiting a full report on the integrity of Petronas Gas Berhad's…
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Johor rolls out two high-tech pothole patchers to slash road repair times

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Aug 28 — Johor is the first in the Asia Pacific region to employ the JCB Pothole Pro…
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Cops smash Klang Valley Ecstasy ring operating from condos, gated communities

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Police have arrested nine people and seized nearly RM1.48 million worth of ecstasy-laced vape liquid…
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Businessman claiming to be Guan Eng’s fixer says only ever met him twice

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28  — A businessman told the Sessions Court during Lim Guan Eng’s undersea tunnel project trial today…
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Why over five million B40 Malaysians are skipping free health check scheme

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Only 1.6 million Malaysians from the B40 group have benefited from free health screenings under…
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Peter Anthony faces automatic disqualification from Sabah Assembly if no pardon petition filed by Sept 2

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 28 — Melalap assemblyman Datuk Peter Anthony has until September 2 to file a petition for pardon…
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Perlis director charged with abusing position to secure contract for husband’s company

BUTTERWORTH, Aug 28 — A Grade S41 government department director in Perlis pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court today…
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Ipoh court acquits man of raping 17-year-old girl over weak case

IPOH, August 28 — A man was freed by the Sessions Court here today on charges of raping and physically…
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UUM lecturer loses bid to delay RM480,000 defamation payment to Hannah Yeoh

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28n  — A defamation judgment of RM480,000 against Universiti Utara Malaysia lecturer Kamarul Zaman Yusoff must stand…
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Deputy higher education minister refutes claims of UM undermining student autonomy

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud refuted claims that Universiti Malaya (UM) was undermining…
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Zara Qairina’s mother, accused teens get access to inquest proceedings

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 28 — The Coroner’s Court today granted “person of interest” status to the mother of the late…
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Segamat tremor caused by reactivation of Mersing Fault, says Geoscience Dept

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 28 — The magnitude 3.2 tremor that struck Segamat, Johor yesterday was caused by the reactivation of the…
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Anwar: No state sidelined as billions pumped into projects all across Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today maintained that no state is being sidelined in…
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Suspect arrested in KL over murder of man found in Ipoh alley

IPOH, Aug 28 — Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a man, whose body was…
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Penang mulls statewide water taxi service after stalled pilot scheme

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 28 — Penang is considering a new, expanded water taxi service that would cover routes between the…
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Altantuya’s father files fresh suit to compel full probe into Azilah’s 2006 murder claims

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The father of murdered Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu is seeking court orders to compel Malaysian…
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Penang to ramp up monitoring of high-risk slopes as monsoon nears

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 28 — High-risk slopes in Penang will be closely monitored to prevent landslides and other mishaps as…
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Man killed by KTMB train in Chemor identified through clothing

IPOH, Aug 28 — The identity of a man, who was killed after being hit by a Keretapi Tanah Melayu…
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Melaka launches nine-month faith rehab for 300 ex-GISBH members

MELAKA, Aug 28 — The Melaka government will implement a faith-based rehabilitation programme for former members of GISB Holdings Sdn…
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Ringgit opens flat against US dollar as markets await key inflation data and Fed signals

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The ringgit opened flat against the greenback yesterday as investors awaited fresh leads ahead of…
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Pahang Sultan orders special prayers following Segamat quakes

KUANTAN, Aug 28 — Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has decreed that all mosques and surau…
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Suhakam raises red flag over Gig Workers Bill 2025, warns of weak protections

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has expressed concern over the drafting process of…
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New procurement law aims to end Malaysia’s ‘Ali Baba’ contract culture

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The Government Procurement Bill 2025 will bring Malaysia closer to international standards in public procurement,…
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Deadly India landslides prompt urgent Malaysian evacuation

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 28 — Malaysia is arranging the evacuation of its citizens stranded in northern India on the earliest available…
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Understanding the Personal Data Protection Act and what you can do in case of personal data breach

KUALA LUMPUR, August 28 — In an age of phishing, spam bombardment and potential scams, protecting personal data has never been…