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Armed Forces cancels deal for decades-old Black Hawk helicopters after King slams ‘flying coffins’

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has reportedly cancelled the purchase of four Black Hawk helicopters…
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Shah Alam police probe toddler abuse after boy sent home injured from babysitter’s

SHAH ALAM, Aug 19 — Police have arrested a married couple on suspicion of abusing a two-year-old boy at Section…
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IGP awarded Singapore’s medal for security cooperation during tenure as Special Branch director

SINGAPORE, Aug 19 — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail was yesterday awarded Singapore’s Meritorious Service Medal…
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Amid fears of water crisis by 2030, Johor govt sets up special committee to vet data centres’ impact on demand

KOTA TINGGI, Aug 19 — Johor is the only state with a technical committee dedicated to evaluating and approving data…
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SST expansion and carbon tax coming as govt aims for a fairer, greener future, says Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The government made the decision to maintain the Sales and Service Tax (SST) with an…
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Segamat hotel staff investigated after flag is hoisted wrong way up

SEGAMAT, Aug 19 — Police have launched an investigation into a social media post showing the Johor state flag flown…
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After Muhyiddin meet, 12 Opposition parties form ‘loose coalition’ to pressure Anwar govt on public concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Following a meeting with Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin last month, 12 Opposition parties have reportedly…
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Two men fatally hit while refuelling Nissan Vanette in Gerik pile-up

IPOH, Aug 19 — Two men were killed after they were hit by a car while they were refuelling their…
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Zara Qairina’s family’s lawyer urges for bullying suspects to be linked to death, face harsher charges and punishment

PETALING JAYA, Aug 19 — The lawyer representing the family of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir has reportedly suggested that…
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Second lorry driver nabbed after crashing red light and nearly hitting cops at Jawi toll

NIBONG TEBAL, Aug 19 — Police have detained another tipper lorry driver for obstructing civil servants from carrying out their…
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Anwar: Those selling state secrets will face the full force of the law

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the government’s firm stance on national security,…
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Prosecutors to stay with harassment charges in Zara Qairina bullying case, despite calls for harsher alternative

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Attorney General (AG) Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar has reportedly said that prosecutors will continue…
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Asked about ‘swingers’ crackdown, home minister reveals sex exploitation WhatsApp group involving 12-year-olds

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Facing questions over actions against online sex work, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail…
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Court to hear bid to exhume UTM Palapes cadet’s body for second post-mortem on Aug 25

SHAH ALAM, Aug 19 —The High Court here today set Aug 25 to hear the notice of motion to exhume…
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DPM: Malaysia studying nuclear energy potential with small modular reactors

PETALING JAYA, Aug 19 — The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) is conducting a feasibility study on…
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Saifuddin: Over 100,000 foreign construction workers untraceable after legalisation scheme

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — A total of 100,646 foreign workers holding Temporary Work Visit Passes (PLKS) in the construction…
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Unity Government leaders gather under Anwar’s chairmanship in Putrajaya

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today chaired the Unity Government Leadership Consultative Council Meeting at…
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Cook faces murder charge for stabbing victim in Senawang home

SEREMBAN, Aug 19 — A cook was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of a man…
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Tok Mat: Trump’s Asean Summit visit chance to confront US over Palestine, not endorsement of Washington’s policy

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The Asean Summit in October will provide the region with a rare chance to press…
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ECRL extension to Rantau Panjang hinges on China talks and Cabinet nod, says transport minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The proposed extension of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project to Rantau Panjang, Kelantan,…
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Police remands 51-year-old man over TikTok video claiming Zara Qairina’s death was murder

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Police have remanded a 51-year-old man from August 19 to 21 for allegedly spreading false…
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AGC stands by bullying charges in Zara Qairina case, rebuffs lawyer’s call for harsher law

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) said it will charge suspects in the Zara Qairina bullying…
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Bersatu’s Hilman Idham to face charge over video remarks on political arrests

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia Youth chief Muhammad Hilman Idham is set to face prosecution tomorrow…
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Anwar hails progress in Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire during talks with Hun Manet

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today held discussions with his Cambodian counterpart, Hun Manet,…
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Johor Regent calls for all-out campaign to end bullying after child with cancer is targeted

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 19 — The Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, has decreed the implementation of an all-out campaign…
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Johor police record statements from seven people in probe into alleged bullying of cancer-stricken 10-year-old boy

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 19 — Police said today they have taken statements from seven individuals as part of investigations into…
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Malaysia still criminalises ‘grossly offensive’ online remarks, but here’s why today’s ruling on ‘offensive’ speech was lauded

The Court of Appeal’s decision today only makes it no longer a crime in Malaysia to make “offensive” online remarks,…
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MCMC tracks down TikTok user who falsely claimed to be pathologist in Zara Qairina post-mortem

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 19 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has identified the individual behind the TikTok account “Dato’…