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IGP turns RM5,000 court award from blogger Papagomo into welfare boost for cops

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain has donated RM5,000 to the Tabung Amanah…
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Johor teacher’s absence traced back to September as authorities uncover tragic details

JOHOR BARU, June 17 — The school authorities were mystified after chasing up various avenues to locate a female teacher…
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Nuclear not renewable but Malaysia may need it for net-zero 2050 goal, says deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Malaysia has to relook the whole energy triangle, including the possibility of adopting nuclear energy,…
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‘We ate one egg between five’: Malaysian Haj pilgrims detail nightmare journey to Mecca after alleged scam

SEPANG, June 15 — “This is all Allah’s will. You must accept it. The greater the hardship, the greater the…
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Media self-regulation body takes shape as Fahmi confirms 12-member line-up for founding board

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Minister of Communications, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today announced that the Founding Board of the Malaysian…
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Bus slams into tow truck on NSE near Ipoh, driver injured, passengers unhurt

IPOH, June 12 — A double-decker bus driver was injured while nine of his passengers were unhurt when the bus…
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No tax on essentials: Mat Sabu says govt prioritising food security in SST expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 — The government will continue to ensure essential goods like rice, cooking oil, vegetables, chicken and…
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Malaysia, Poland align Asean-EU agendas as Anwar, Duda discuss trade, diplomacy

PUTRAJAYA, June 10 — Malaysia and Poland have expressed readiness to deepen cooperation between Asean and the European Union (EU),…
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Education Ministry pledges care for teacher, kids caught in MPV–UPSI student bus crash

NIBONG TEBAL, June 10 — The Kedah State Education Department (JPN) is tasked to monitor the condition of a teacher…
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Missed by 15 minutes: Traffic jam spares UPSI student from deadly Gerik bus accident

KOTA BHARU, June 9 — A traffic jam caused a Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) student to miss boarding the…
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JPJ seizes lorry, investigates company over permit breaches in fatal FRU crash in Teluk Intan

KOTA BHARU, June 6 —The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has opened an investigation paper against the lorry company involved in…
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‘Many are on contract’, Anwar says amid concerns over Petronas job cuts

PUTRAJAYA, June 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today addressed concerns over Petronas’ recent decision to cut around…
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Selangor police wrap up questioning of actor-singer over alleged sexual assault of 17-year-old girl, case submitted to prosecutors

SHAH ALAM, June 6 — The Selangor Police have completed recording the statement of a male actor-cum-singer who allegedly sexually…
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Selangor cops bust Alstonia Gang in Klang Valley, seize RM5.11m worth of drugs, arrest nine

SHAH ALAM, June 6 — Police busted a drug trafficking syndicate known as the Alstonia Gang after arresting nine suspects,…
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Anwar receives courtesy call from new Malaysian ambassador to the US, discusses diplomacy and foreign investment

PUTRAJAYA, June 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy call from the new Malaysian Ambassador…
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Zahid: Malaysia pledges stronger disaster preparedness in education sector, RM135m allocated to build relief centres for high-risk schools

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the resilience of its education system to disasters…
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Police rule out foul play in Taiwanese man’s fatal fall at Puchong LRT station

SHAH ALAM, June 6 — Police have confirmed that there was no criminal element involved in the death of a…
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Police launch Ops Lancar to ensure smooth Aidiladha travel, deploy 1,858 personnel

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — The police have launched Op Lancar, starting today and running until Monday (June 9), to…
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Tailor pleads not guilty to molesting disabled teen in KL, case set for July 21 mention

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — A tailor pleaded not guilty in the Ampang Sessions Court today to a charge of…
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Anwar to contact Thai PM over Thailand-Cambodia border dispute, Malaysia to issue statement

PUTRAJAYA, June 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he would contact his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra today…
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Penang announces RM390m marine viaduct to link Silicon Island by 2028 to improve connectivity, says CM

GEORGE TOWN, June 6 — A 380-metre marine viaduct connecting southern Penang with Silikon Island will be built and is…
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MACC concludes probe into Sabah assemblyman’s alleged misconduct, case sent for review

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has completed the investigation paper regarding a video clip of…
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Police detain mother, boyfriend over alleged neglect of two daughters in Puchong, victims hospitalised

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — Police arrested a woman and her boyfriend for suspected neglect of the woman’s two daughters,…
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Plantation worker escapes gallows, sentenced to seven years for manslaughter in Taiping prison death

TAIPING, June 6 — An oil palm plantation worker escaped the death penalty after the High Court here today sentenced…
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Aidiladha exodus clogs major highways, tidal lane activated on Sungai Besi Highway

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — Traffic flow on several major highways was reported to be congested and slow as of…
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Penang councils urge MCMC probe into viral TikTok videos alleging corruption, launch investigations

GEORGE TOWN, June 6 — The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has filed a report with the Malaysian Communications and…
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Bukit Aman reshuffles 17 senior police officers, key appointments announced

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) today announced the transfer of 17 senior officers effective July…
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‘Water rushed in within seconds’: Survivor describes deadly Tanjung Harapan boat accident

KLANG, June 7 — “The incident happened very fast; the boat we were on capsized and filled with water before…