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KL to get 762,500 new homes by 2040, 40pc earmarked as affordable under DBKL plan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) aims to provide up to 762,500 housing units by 2040,…
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Flag mix-up at PD school was honest mistake by disabled worker, says Lukut rep

SEREMBAN, Aug 5 — A person with a disability (PwD) mistakenly put up the Jalur Gemilang flag upside down at…
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MyKad or full price: Targeted RON95 subsidy plans to be unveiled by end-Sept, says MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — The Ministry of Finance (MoF) said the detailed implementation plans for targeted subsidies for RON95…
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‘Fake and fraudulent’: Viral RM26m gratuity letter ‘never issued’, says works minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has denied the issuance of a letter dated…
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In Dewan Rakyat today: Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire talks, Madani govt debt and Sabah-Sarawak rights

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Malaysia's role in facilitating peace talks and a ceasefire in the Thailand-Cambodia conflict is among…
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That voice isn’t real: Why media literacy matters in the age of deepfake and AI scams

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Misinformation has become a growing threat across societies, and the rise of deepfake technology has…
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Scam alert: Police warn of syndicates targeting RM100 SARA aid, urge public not to share personal data

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — The public has been urged to be cautious of scam syndicates which might take advantage…
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AGC says reviewing police preliminary report into death of Zara Qairina, warns against speculation

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) is reviewing the full preliminary investigation report submitted by the…
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Lorry driver seriously hurt after express bus crashes into two vehicles on NSE

MELAKA, Aug 4 — A lorry driver sustained serious leg injuries after an express bus carrying nine passengers collided with the…
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MAHB says sorry after KLIA Aerotrain door glitch halts service for 15 minutes, third incident since July reopening

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — A technical issue involving the Aerotrain at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) caused a 15-minute…
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Police identify suspect in upside-down Malaysian flag incident at PD school

PORT DICKSON, Aug 4 — Police have identified a 30-year-old man believed to be involved in the incident where the…
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Child psychologist tells court no proof of neglect, abuse in Zayn Rayyan’s medical records

PETALING JAYA, Aug 4 — A child psychologist testified in the Sessions Court today that the late Zayn Rayyan Abdul…
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Not enough doctors, nurses: Pasir Gudang Hospital launch pushed to next year

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 4 — The opening of the Pasir Gudang Hospital (HPG) here, which was initially scheduled to begin…
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Court of Appeal rejects Bersatu’s bid to challenge Speaker over Sabah seat vacancies

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 4 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) failed in its appeal to obtain leave to initiate a judicial…
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Rebuilding Putra Heights homes only 24pc complete, MB says Selangor to review progress

SHAH ALAM, Aug 4 — Issues regarding the provision of aid to victims of the gas pipe explosion in Putra…
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Outdated labour laws under review to align with current practices, says minister

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 4 — The Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) has begun reviewing 28 labour laws under its jurisdiction to…
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Singapore says existing cross-border taxi scheme stays, no full ride-hailing access for now

SINGAPORE, Aug 4 — Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) said it has no plans to fully liberalise Singapore-Malaysia cross-border point-to-point transport…
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Automatic citizenship for overseas-born children of Malaysian mums expected by late 2026 but only after royal nod, says home minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the government has yet to implement the…
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New Johor police chief vows to instil ‘G.R.E.A.T.’ principles across state contingent

JOHOR BHARU, Aug 4 — Newly appointed Johor police chief Commissioner Ab Rahaman Arsad has pledged to implement a set…
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Police: Indonesian man dies in custody after attacking Penang officer, trying to grab gun

KEPALA BATAS, Aug 4 — An Indonesian man died after a struggle with the police during his arrest for going…
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Sultan of Perak’s office lodges police report over false TikTok claim of royal wedding at palace

IPOH, Aug 4 — The Office of the Sultan of Perak has lodged a police report over a TikTok video falsely…
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Taxi driver, 76, pleads not guilty to sexual assault of student while stopped at traffic lights in Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — A man was brought before the Sessions Court in Muar, Johor, today and charged with…
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Anwar: King’s Russia visit a first in Malaysia’s diplomatic history, sets stage for tech and trade growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — The state visit by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, to Russia, which…
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Ab Rahaman named Johor police chief, replacing M. Kumar who heads to Bukit Aman CID

 JOHOR BARU, Aug 4 — Bukit Aman management (services and personnel) division deputy director Ab Rahaman Arsad has been appointed…
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MB: Selangor to mark National Day on Aug 30 with parade, state address outlining 2026 vision

SHAH ALAM, Aug 4 — The Selangor-level 68th National Day celebration will be held on August 30, said Menteri Besar…
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‘No compromise’: Only Jakim-recognised US halal certifiers allowed for meat, poultry imports, says Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Malaysia will only accept meat and poultry imports from the United States if the halal…
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KLIA to get advance screening, autogates by year-end to curb illegal entry, says home minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — The government is reportedly set to roll out an advance passenger screening system by the…
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Tengku Zafrul: Malaysia makes trade concessions to US to keep exports flowing, protect 100,000 jobs

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said Malaysia has agreed…