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Higher education minister says viral claim of 10,000 Bangladeshi students given ‘graduate pass’ not true

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 23 — The claim that 10,000 Bangladeshi students in Malaysia will be given ‘graduate pass’ to enable them…
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PM: Digital transformation must be balanced with strong values, identity

NILAI, Aug 23 — Malaysia’s aspiration to become a leading developing nation, including in digital transformation, must go hand in…
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PM announces breakthrough settlement in Gemas military camp dispute after years of deadlock

NILAI, Aug 23 — The government has agreed to settle the outstanding land premium compensation owed to the Negeri Sembilan…
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Toyota Corolla accident in Banting leaves three dead, three injured

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — Three teenage boys were killed and three others injured when their car crashed at Jalan…
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Merdeka celebrators, rejoice! Rapid KL to run 24-hour services for rail, Sunway BRT and select bus routes

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) today announced that all of its Rapid KL rail lines will…
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Health minister: Cabinet memorandum on vaping for tabling by year end

KUALA SELANGOR, Aug 23 — A Cabinet Memorandum (MJM) on the ban of electronic cigarettes and vaping will be tabled…
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‘Malaysiaku Bersama Gaza’ gathering to be held at Dataran Merdeka tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 —The public is invited to attend the “Himpunan &  Selawat Malaysiaku Bersama Gaza” at Dataran Merdeka…
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PM Anwar urges state govts not to neglect Malay small traders

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on state governments not to neglect the…
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MBPJ crackdown: 27 arrests, multiple business closures for unlicensed trade and illegal workers

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — Petaling Jaya authorities launched a major crackdown on illegal business activities and unauthorised foreign worker…
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Malaysia blocks seven suspicious foreigners, seizes RM480,000 in dried longan at Thai border

ALOR SETAR, Aug 23 — The Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) yesterday issued Notices of Refusal of Entry (NPMs)…
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King officiates KTMB ETS3, drives train to Kluang

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today officiated the launch of the Keretapi Tanah…
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Drugs found in car of suspect who attempted to ram into police officers in Gua Musang

KOTA BHARU, Aug 23 — Police arrested a man after his attempt to run over patrol officers at a roadblock…
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Tabung Haji lodges police, MCMC reports over defamatory videos

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 – Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has lodged reports with the police and the Malaysian Communications and…
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UK awards Chevening scholarships to 35 Malaysians, including first Asean award recipient

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — A total of 35 Malaysian scholars have been awarded the prestigious Chevening scholarship to pursue…
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On third anniversary of imprisonment, Najib shares life behind bars in reflective poem

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak shared an emotional poem on his Facebook page…
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KL police serve rapper with summons over alleged offensive Instagram remarks

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — Police have confirmed that several of its officers recently went to a rapper’s house to…
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Cops probing viral video of pupil chasing mother’s car in Seri Kembangan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — Police have opened an investigation paper into a one-minute video showing a pupil running after…
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Rider on way to RXZ Members 7.0 dies in crash on Gerik–Jeli Highway

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — A Yamaha RXZ rider’s journey to one of Malaysia’s largest motorcycle gatherings ended in tragedy…
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Perkeso launches ‘Lindung’ branding to strengthen worker protection

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — The rebranding of all Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) schemes under the ‘Lindung’ concept is the…
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PM Anwar invites Malaysians to join Gaza solidarity gathering at Dataran Merdeka tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is inviting Malaysians to attend the 'Himpunan & Selawat Malaysiaku Bersama…
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From cockroaches to filthy sinks — DBKL exposes hidden reality in Wangsa Maju eateries

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — Health and cleanliness violations were exposed during City Hall’s (DBKL) latest night enforcement operation in…
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In Putrajaya around National Day? Here’s why you’ll hear 14 loud bangs and can’t fly your drone

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — The Putrajaya district police have issued a strict reminder against the flying of drones during…
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Umno supporters rally outside Bukit Mertajam court ahead of Youth chief Akmal Saleh’s charge over Facebook post

SEBERANG PERAI, Aug 22 — A small group of Umno supporters have started gathering outside the Magistrate’s Court in Bukit…
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Malaysians urged to postpone non-essential travel to Thailand after Tak Bai bombing injures security personnel

KOTA BHARU, Aug 22 — Malaysians are advised to postpone any plans to visit Thailand in the near future unless…
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‘It sounded like missile strikes’: Witnesses describe explosions and flames during RMAF Hornet incident at Kuantan air base

KUANTAN, Aug 22 — Loud explosions resembling missile strikes were clearly heard around Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport (Kuantan Air Base),…
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CAAM: Kuantan Airport runway closed until 1pm after RMAF jet crash, several flights this morning affected

KUANTAN, Aug 22 — The runway at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport here will remain closed until 1pm today after…
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Malaysia’s updated drug treatment law officially enforced, widening rehab scope for addicts and misusers

KAJANG, Aug 22 — The amended Drug and Substance Dependants and Misusers (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983 (Act 283) officially…
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Four men in Sandakan, caught with over five million sticks of cigarettes from 20 brands, plead not guilty to smuggling

SANDAKAN, Aug 22 — Four men have claimed trial at the Magistrates’ Court here after being charged with possessing more…