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Driver hurt, passengers unscathed after tree falls on moving car in Kuching

KUCHING, Nov 5 — A man was injured after a tree fell and crushed the car he was driving on…
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Could mercy mean more time behind bars? Three spared death row to know their fate Nov 12

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 5 — The Federal Court has fixed Nov 12 to deliver its verdict on the prosecution’s bid to…
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Court finds police acted ‘unconstitutionally’ in Amri Che Mat case, awards RM3m for investigation failures

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 ― The High Court has ordered the Malaysian government and police to pay more than RM3…
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Student crime cases up in Negeri Sembilan; police fault poor home guidance, peer pressure and social media

NILAI, Nov 5 — There has been an almost 0.2 per cent increase in criminal cases, including bullying, sexual harassment…
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NGO Muslim Friendly Watch disbands after Jakim says ‘Muslim Choice’ label not recognised halal mark

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 5 — Muslim Friendly Watch (MFW) today announced its official dissolution under the Societies Act 1966 (Act…
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Education Ministry to unveil 2027 co‑teaching model with two teachers per class and moral focus

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 5 — The Ministry of Education will introduce a new “co-teaching” method involving two teachers in a single…
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Tunku Ismail chairs briefing with Johor leaders on boosting investment and public safety

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 5 — The Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, held discussions with Chief Minister Datuk Onn…
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After Aeroline freeze, tourism and retail groups warn coach service ban at malls may hurt Visit Malaysia goals

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Malaysia’s retail and tourism associations have urged the authorities to lift the suspension of coach…
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Anwar: Malaysia on track to hit SDG goals by 2030, focusing on child nutrition, mental health and education

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Malaysia has recorded encouraging progress in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with…
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Guan Eng moots 50pc local purchase rule to boost Malaysian SMEs; Finance Ministry studying ways

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — The government is actively reviewing a mechanism to boost business orders for local Small and…
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Unauthorised Puchong Islamic school left 80 students ineligible for 2025 UPKK, says Jakim D-G

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 5 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) confirmed that Sekolah Rendah Islam al-Afsari in Saujana Putra,…
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Hear a flood siren in Pahang? Learn which means evacuate now as king tides expected till Dec 25

KUANTAN, Nov 5 — Residents in Pahang have been advised to remain vigilant regarding the phenomenon of king tides, which…
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Police reports mount over Johor river pollution as 1.8 million households face water woes

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 5 — A burst pond at a sand mine in Kota Tinggi caused severe pollution in the…
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Single licensing authority to streamline Malaysia’s booming data centre sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — The government plans to establish a dedicated data centre to store all national data to…
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From medical mask to space tech, Zambry says Malaysia’s innovators prove ideas shape destiny

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 5 — Youths must embrace creativity, innovation and knowledge to build ‘empires of the mind’ and drive Malaysia’s…
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Penang authorities probe cause of large sinkhole on Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 5 — Investigation and monitoring work are ongoing to determine the cause of a sinkhole that formed…
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Husband identifies wife’s body found decomposing for two weeks Bentong in plantation

KUANTAN, Nov 5 — The decomposed body of a woman found beneath a pile of oil palm fronds in an…
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‘This is my final journey’: Note found in suspected murder-suicide in Kulim

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — A woman and her four-year-old daughter were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide in Taman…
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Malaysia embedding AI literacy, reimagining TVET as pathway for innovation and lifelong learning

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 5 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof commended the Putrajaya Festival of Ideas (FOI) 2025 as…
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Malaysia’s Athletes For Athletes shines at regional AI startup competition

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Malaysia’s Athletes For Athletes Solutions Sdn Bhd (AFA) clinched second place at the Korea-Asean AI…
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Unauthorised Puchong Islamic school left 80 students ineligible for 2025 UPKK, says Jakim DG

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 5 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) confirmed that Sekolah Rendah Islam al-Afsari in Saujana Putra,…
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Sultan Nazrin warns Malaysia’s integrity ‘wall’ is weakening amid rising corruption and moral decay

IPOH, Nov 5 — Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, today expressed concerns over Malaysia’s integrity landscape, warning that…
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From dye to dermatology: Engkerebai plant deal signals Sarawak’s push to turn indigenous knowledge into green innovation

KUCHING, Nov 5 — Sarawak’s indigenous Engkerebai plant (Psychotria viridiflora) could soon be developed into a high-value cosmeceutical product following…
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Off-duty doctor hailed as hero after saving passenger on Malaysia Airlines flight to Miri (VIDEO)

MIRI, Nov 5 — A woman in distress onboard Malaysia Airlines Flight MH2574 last Saturday met ‘a knight in shining…
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Festive travel relief: Government subsidy keeps East Malaysia tickets at RM499 instead of nearly RM1,000

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 — Malaysians flying home to Sabah and Sarawak during festive seasons would have to pay nearly…
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Main bridge collapses in Keningau, forcing hundreds of villagers onto hour-long detour

KENINGAU, Nov 5 — The main bridge connecting Kampung Tigot to the main road has collapsed after being used by…
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Sabah Umno calls on state Islamic council, mufti to explain alleged unauthorised RM14m zakat transfers

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 5 — The investigation into the alleged transfer of RM14 million within the Sabah Islamic Religious Council…
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Warisan welcoming new leaders not party-hopping but a ‘wave of Sabah unity’, says Shafie Apdal

LAHAD DATU, Nov 5 — Warisan President Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal defended the entry of some leaders from rival…