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Amid rising cybercrime, Malaysia to sign UN’s Budapest Convention, enhance international cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Malaysia is in the process of joining the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime and plans to…
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Kelantan cops defend Kemumin homestay raid, say 20 attendees admitted being gay

KOTA BHARU, July 23 —Police have clarified that the recent raid on a private gathering at a homestay in Kemumin…
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Ipoh City Council addresses viral video concerns, denies dogs buried alive

IPOH, July 23 — The Ipoh City Council today confirmed that the burial of several dogs at a pound in…
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Mid-air fight erupts on KL-Chengdu AirAsia flight over noise dispute

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — A mid-air brawl erupted on an AirAsia flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu after a…
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Anwar: RM100 handout for all Malaysian adults from Aug 31, RON95 to drop to RM1.99

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Every Malaysian aged 18 and above will receive a one-off RM100 credit through MyKad starting…
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Too young, too heavy: Is Malaysia ignoring a ticking health bomb as childhood obesity surges, says WHO

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Like any other teenager, Muhammad Mikhael Qaiser Mohd Yuzaini longs to participate in sports and…
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Man abducted in broad daylight after Puchong brawl, cops hunt three suspects

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Police are tracking three male suspects who abducted a man after a brawl at Jalan Persiaran Puchong Permai in Puchong yesterday afternoon.Subang Jaya…
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What is Anwar about to reveal? Malaysians told to ‘wait a little’ for extraordinary news

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has again teased an upcoming announcement described as an…
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MMA calls for national master plan to address healthcare staffing crisis

JOHOR BAHRU, July 23 — The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has urged the government to develop a comprehensive national master…
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DBKL, Immigration raid illegal businesses in Cheras under ‘KL Strike Force’

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — City Hall (DBKL) and Immigration authorities have cracked down on businesses hiring undocumented foreign workers…
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Online fraud surge: Terengganu police warn of rising scams after RM17.9m in losses in first half of 2025

KUALA TERENGGANU, July 22 — Terengganu police recorded 940 cases of online fraud involving losses amounting to RM17.9 million from…
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Causeway Link vows resolution after drivers halt buses over pay, says will keep essential JB-Singapore routes running

JOHOR BAHRU, July 22 — Causeway Link, one of the operators of shuttle bus between here and Singapore, has confirmed…
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Masseuse who posted fake royal marriage certificate to be evaluated at Hospital Bahagia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The Sessions Court here has ordered a masseuse, charged with uploading a video and picture…
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MAHB launches upgraded Airport FastTrack service at KLIA

SEPANG, July 22 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) today launched the upgraded Airport FastTrack (AFT) service at Kuala Lumpur…
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Child from Johor succumbs to injuries after near-drowning at Melaka apartment pool, says state exco

MELAKA, July 22 — The seven-year-old boy who was being treated at Melaka Hospital after he nearly drowned in a…
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Human Resources Ministry opens two probes into Johor bus company following driver strike over salary cuts and excessive overtime

PUTRAJAYA, July 22 — The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) has opened two investigation papers against a transport company following…
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Kota Iskandar showdown brews as Amanah challenges Umno in Johor state polls

JOHOR BAHRU, July 22 — The Iskandar Puteri Umno division is prepared to take on Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) following…
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Youth leaders over 30 may stay in office until next election, but not be renominated, says Hannah Yeoh

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Youth leaders who exceed the age of 30 after the youth age limit takes effect…
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If API exceeds 200, Malaysian schools will activate online learning; outdoor activities banned over API 100, says education minister

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The Ministry of Education (MoE) will activate Home-Based Teaching and Learning (PdPR) if the Air…
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Malaysia records 16.9m tourist arrivals in first five months of 2025, a 20.4pc increase from last year

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Malaysia recorded an increase of 20.4 per cent in foreign tourist arrivals from January to…
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Kite string slices motorcyclist’s neck in freak accident on MRR2 near Kepong park

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — A motorcyclist was injured in the neck after being ensnared in a kite string while…
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Fahmi: Putrajaya pauses RON95 subsidy cuts to ‘fine-tune’ policy, avoid burdening public

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today said the rationalisation of RON95 fuel subsidies has been…
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Penang chief minister: PDC will fully cooperate with investigations into MBI investment scheme

GEORGE TOWN, July 21 — Penang Development Corporation (PDC) has submitted documents to Bukit Aman’s special task force on Anti-Money…
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Azalina: Whistleblowers only get legal protection if they go to authorities, not the media

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 — Whistleblowers seeking protection under the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 (Act 711) cannot make direct disclosures…
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Anwar: Govt manages to cut new debt by RM22b over two years, slams critics for ‘deceiving the people’

PUTRAJAYA, July 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government has succeeded in reducing the annual debt…
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Penang culls over 800 pigs over African Swine Fever, assures public no human risk

GEORGE TOWN, July 21 — A total of 822 pigs from two farms in Penang have been culled due to…
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Home Minister hails Immigration as ‘face of the nation’ as Malaysian passport power ranks 8th globally

PUTRAJAYA, July 21 – Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has today praised the Immigration Department for its pivotal…
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Hajiji: GRS to stay with Pakatan for state polls, Sabah needs stability over solo ambitions

KOTA KINABALU, July 21 — Despite calls for the ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) to contest on its own, Sabah…