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High Court orders rapper Caprice to archive 31 defamatory Instagram posts on entrepreneur

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The High Court here today ordered rapper Caprice to archive 31 allegedly defamatory posts against…
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Tengku Zafrul to stay in politics after Senate term ends in December

SINGAPORE, Aug 18 — Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has said he will remain…
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Fight challenge in Dewan Rakyat: Speaker orders Pendang MP out for 10 days

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul today ordered PAS’ Pendang MP Datuk Awang Hashim…
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Outburst in front of students: Pendang MP suspended 10 days for Dewan Rakyat chaos last Wednesday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul today ordered PAS’ Pendang MP Datuk Awang Hashim…
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With ‘takzir’ law in effect, Muslim men in Terengganu face up to two years in jail for missing Friday prayer even once

KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 18 — Muslim men in Terengganu who miss Friday prayers without valid reasons risk a fine of…
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Anwar urges good governance, strong oversight in AI to avoid past ‘piratisation’ mistakes

CYBERJAYA, Aug 18 — Principles of good governance and proper oversight must be firmly embedded in the development of artificial…
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Woman seen jumping from moving car on Sprint highway, police seek witnesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Police are urging witnesses to come forward after an unidentified woman was seen jumping out…
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‘No country is safe with hatred’: Anwar urges Malaysians to stay alert against attempts to stir division

CYBERJAYA, Aug 18 — Malaysians have been reminded to remain vigilant and not fall prey to attempts by certain quarters…
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Policeman killed in Seremban after motorcycle hit by suspected drunk driver

SEREMBAN, Aug 18 — A policeman was killed after his motorcycle was rammed by a car driven by a man…
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Shafie: Warisan must not capitalise on Zara Qairina’s death, doing so would be insensitive and disrespectful

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 18 — Parti Warisan president Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal has today stressed that the death of schoolgirl…
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High Court orders Caprice to archive 31 defamatory Instagram posts on entrepreneur

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The High Court here today ordered rapper Caprice to archive 31 allegedly defamatory posts against…
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White sea of solidarity: Over 100,000 expected at Dataran Merdeka for Gaza on August 24

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Over 100,000 participants from across the country are expected to gather at Dataran Merdeka this…
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Home minister: Police will investigate alleged Jalur Gemilang violations professionally and responsibly

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stressed that police will investigate any offence involving…
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Chinese national jailed one month, fined RM2,000 for injuring KLIA Immigration officer

SEPANG, Aug 18 — A female Chinese national was sentenced to one month’s jail and a fine of RM2,000 by…
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Najib’s judicial review application: AGC applies for gag order, hearing set for Sept 19

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The High Court here has set Sept 19 to hear an application for a gag…
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AGC: Bullying suspects in Zara Qairina case to face charges, inquest will still go ahead

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) today said it has decided to charge several suspects involved…
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MARA business premises rake in RM2.2b sales in 2023, create nearly 15,000 jobs, Parliament told

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Entrepreneurs renting business premises under Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) recorded total sales of RM2.2 billion…
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Police: Subang Jaya student’s death not linked to robbery, killer likely known to her

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The suspect in the murder of a female student who was found hanging from a…
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Deputy works minister dismisses ‘kawtim’ claims, cites rain and manpower shortages for Pan Borneo setbacks

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The Ministry of Works (KKR) has denied that the delays in several ailing projects including…
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King decrees nationwide anti-bullying campaign starting in primary schools

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has decreed that the government implement a comprehensive…
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Cops seize nearly 3,000 ATM cards, arrest five ‘runners’ in Subang Jaya loan shark syndicate bust

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Police have arrested five men believed to be ‘collectors’ and ‘runners’ for an unlicensed moneylending…
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Government mulling Act 118 amendments to blacklist errant developers, owners, says housing minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is studying a proposal to amend the Housing…
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Tengku Zafrul concedes Malaysia hit with 19pc US tariffs after refusing to cross ‘red lines’, but insists won’t retaliate

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — Malaysia faces a 19 per cent tariffs from the United States since it refuses to…
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Climate Change Bill likely to be tabled after Budget 2026, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The National Climate Change Bill (RUUPIN) is expected to be tabled in Parliament after the…
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Two years on, Pelangai rep’s widow and families of Elmina private plane crash victims file suit seeking damages

PETALING JAYA, Aug 18 — The widow of former Pelangai assemblyman Johari Harun, who was among 10 people killed in…
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EAIC urges SOP for Immigration bodycam use after complaint of rough treatment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 — The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has recommended the establishment of a specific standard operating…
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Kedah authorities bust diesel smuggling attempt by Thai woman in modified pickup

ALOR SETAR, Aug 18 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) arrested a Thai woman for trying…
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Chief Secretary to Govt: Agency reform task force to study findings on AI, raising worker productivity

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 — The Special Task Force on Agency Reform (STAR) meeting this evening will, among other matters, discuss…