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Communications minister: PM has no plans to act against PKR MPs with differing views

SHAH ALAM, July 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has no intention of taking action against several Parti…
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Parliament gears up for marathon 13MP debate as Speaker urges rakyat to ‘tag your MPs’

SUNGAI PETANI, July 18 — The upcoming Dewan Rakyat session, scheduled to begin next Monday until August 28, is expected…
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Fake post on Chief Justice appointment lands Instagram user in MCMC probe

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating an individual suspected of uploading fake…
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Cameron Highlands police arrest man suspected of burying baby born to stepsister

KUANTAN, July 18 — Police arrested a young man on suspicion of concealing the birth and death of a baby…
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Police: Two kids found on Seremban road weren’t abandoned, wandered off while dad slept

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Police said two children shown in a viral video walking by the roadside in Seremban…
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MRT3 gets final nod: 51.6km Circle Line to complete Klang Valley rail network by 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — The Mass Rapid Transit 3 (MRT3) project has received final approval from the transport ministry…

Kelantan chicken trader, husband remanded another week over RM3.1m ganja bust

KOTA BHARU, July 17 — The remand order against a married couple who were arrested in Kuala Krai on suspicion…
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Deputy minister: RM4.8b power lost to illegal bitcoin mining since 2018, offenders undeterred by enforcement

ALOR SETAR, July 17 — Electricity theft linked to illegal bitcoin mining activities has caused RM4.8 billion in losses from…
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Police: Missing foreign student fell to death from Cheras condo

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — A Myanmar national studying at a private university in Kuala Lumpur has reportedly been confirmed…
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‘Why not Abang Jo as next PM?’: Ex-PKR Sarawak member calls for national rethink on leadership

KUCHING, July 17 — The achievements of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in leading Sarawak deserves more…
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Smugglers flee after RM2.3m cigarette bust in Kelantan police chase

KOTA BHARU, July 17 — Marine police foiled an attempt to smuggle 114 crates of white cigarettes in a raid…
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Health minister touts AI health reforms as clinics cut wait times to under 30 minutes

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — A total of 156 health clinics have been equipped with a cloud-based content management system…
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NationGate confirms MACC raid on unit over scrap metal smuggling, pledges full cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has raided the premises of NationGate Holdings Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary,…
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In JB, six youths from alleged syndicate claim trial to multiple charges of child sex offences, trafficking, and labour exploitation

JOHOR BARU, July 15 — Six members of an online fraud and sexual extortion syndicate pleaded not guilty in the…
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Seen but never welcomed, the Bajau Laut of Semporna continue to lose out in tourism boom

SEMPORNA, July 17 — On the sparkling waters off Sabah’s east coast, tourism is thriving as nearly 2,000 mostly Chinese…
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KL cops say recorded four statements in Shila Amzah’s criminal intimidation case, probe sent to prosecutors for next action

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The investigation paper (IP) on the case of singer Nurshahila Amir Amzah, also known as…
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Inspired by Rotorua, Zahid says Maori village’s success a model for Orang Asli tourism hub in Melaka

ROTORUA (New Zealand), July 15 — The success of the Maori community, in transforming their village into a world-class tourism…
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Anwar: Freedom of Information Act to be tabled by year end to boost transparency

PUTRAJAYA, July 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today confirmed that the government will introduce the much-anticipate Freedom…
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Putrajaya to review judge appointment system amid public confusion, says Azalina

PUTRAJAYA, July 15 — The government is taking time to study the current system for appointing top judges to understand…
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‘We want our money back’: One year on, Malaysian fans still waiting for refunds after Onew fanmeet cancelled

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 – Local fans of K-pop star Onew of the group Shinee have yesterday alleged that they…
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QS ranks KL as world’s 12th best city for students, highest since index began

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — Kuala Lumpur is now the 12th best city for students worldwide, according to the 2026…
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‘Ops Metal continues’: MACC raids two Penang e-waste plants over RM950m losses

 BUTTERWORTH, July 16 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) yesterday raided two electronic waste (e-waste) recycling factories suspected of bribing…
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RM200m smart parking plan rolls out Aug 1, outsourcing here to stay, says Selangor rep

SHAH ALAM, July 16 — Parking management through a concessionaire has been in use in Selangor since 1996 and as…
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Malaysian tour agent arrested in Sepang for allegedly assaulting, threatening couple in Japan over ‘turf’ dispute

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — A 36-year-old Malaysian tourism agent was reportedly arrested at a restaurant in Sepang yesterday evening…
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Search for motoring influencer: Family fear joke turned tragedy in Muar river

 MUAR, July 16 — What was initially thought to be one of a man’s usual jokes took a worrying turn for…
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‘Alarming’ nurse crisis: Johor, MOH agree on urgent staffing for hospital upgrades

 JOHOR BAHRU, July 16 — The Johor government and the Ministry of Health (MOH) have agreed on the urgent need…
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Cops arrest 65-year-old man over fatal Johor restaurant shooting

 JOHOR BARU, July 16 — Police have arrested a 65-year-old man in connection with a fatal shooting at a restaurant…
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Motivational programme founders among six remanded over alleged immoral activities

SHAH ALAM, July 16 — A husband and wife, founders of a family motivation programme, are among six individuals remanded…