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Border tensions, the rise of AI, disaster response: What to expect as Asean defence ministers and their dialogue partners meet in KL this weekend

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — Three key issues are likely to be on the table as South-east Asia’s defence ministers…
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King grants audience to Anwar, briefed on 47th Asean Summit, KL Peace Accord and regional partnerships

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today granted an audience with Prime Minister Datuk…
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Anwar: Malaysia pressed Trump for Gaza peace in every meeting, including ‘heart-to-heart’ in ‘The Beast’

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Malaysia took every opportunity during meetings with United States President Donald Trump throughout the recent…
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No complaints over Budi95 quota in Penang, says KPDN

SEBERANG PERAI, Oct 30 — The Penang branch of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) did…
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Woman killed, three others injured in fatal head-on Muar crash after car enters wrong lane

MUAR, Oct 30 — An elderly woman was killed while three others were injured in an accident involving two cars…
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No red carpet bias: Trump got same ‘basic’ welcome as China’s Xi in Malaysia, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has rebuffed opposition claims over the reception given to…
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Blaze at Japanese restaurant in KL hotel quickly contained, no injuries reported

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — An atmosphere of anxiety swept through a well-known hotel in the capital this morning when…
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Six-year-old boy slashed in Batu Pahat: Cops record brother’s statement

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Police have recorded the statement of the brother of a six-year-old boy who was seriously…
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Religious affairs minister: New Shariah judicial academy to drive knowledge, reform and modern practices in Malaysia’s courts

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 30 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar has urged all members…
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India extends overseas citizenship to sixth-generation Malaysian descendants, announces RM3m student fund boost

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The Indian High Commission in Malaysia announced that the registration of Indian-origin Malaysian nationals as…
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Parents of JB boy who died in school van take legal action, seek RM2m

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 30 — The family of a five-year-old boy, who died in April after having been left inside…
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Kiandee: Sabah Perikatan hopes national leadership crisis won’t derail state election campaign

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 30 — Sabah Perikatan Nasional (PN) chief Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee said he hopes the ongoing leadership…
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Sofas, cars, a PlayStation, and more — Vida’s assets auctioned for RM1m to settle unpaid debt (VIDEO)

IPOH, Oct 30 — Hundreds of household items, electronic gadgets, and three vehicles belonging to celebrity entrepreneur Datuk Seri Vida…
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Police enhance disaster response ahead of monsoon season, pledge rapid deployment and timely public updates

PUCHONG, Oct 30 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has enhanced its disaster preparedness efforts to ensure a prompt and…
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Army chief: AI must drive military transformation to meet modern warfare demands

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The Malaysian Army (TDM) must boldly move forward by making artificial intelligence (AI) the core…
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Police report 182pc surge in online fraud removals from January to September, over 3,000 posts taken down

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — A total of 3,179 fraudulent posts on social media were removed between January and September,…
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AGC accepts review plea from GISBH CEO, 21 others, offers alternative charge under Societies Act

KAJANG, Oct 30 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has accepted a representation from GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) CEO…
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Fahmi: Malaysia may regulate online games like Roblox under new law next year

RAUB, Oct 30 — The Communications Ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), is reviewing the best and…
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Sarawak govt speeding up NCR land measurement to secure native ownership, says deputy premier

SARIKEI, Oct 30 — The Sarawak government is committed to ensuring the process of measuring and granting Native Customary Rights…
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Safe Internet Campaign to reach 10,000 schools in Malaysia by next year, says Fahmi

RAUB, Oct 30 — The Safe Internet Campaign (KIS) is expected to be implemented in 10,000 schools nationwide by the…
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Selangor Sultan presents instruments of appointment to Shariah judges, state Islamic institution members

SHAH ALAM, Oct 30 — The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, today presented instruments of appointment to 17…
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MCMC wins injunction to block 33 harmful Telegram posts, two channels linked to national security

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The High Court today granted a Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) application for an…
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1MDB trial: Prosecution says Arab donation claim is ‘fiction’, Najib ‘deliberately shut his eyes’ to RM2b source

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 30 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s claim that Saudi Arabia had donated RM2 billion to him is just…
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Police and Interpol have new leads on whereabouts of Muhyiddin’s son-in-law, says Saifuddin Nasution

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have new leads in their efforts to locate and bring…
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Construction worker charged with murder of wife’s cousin in Tumpat, pleads guilty to drug use

TUMPAT, Oct 30 — A construction worker was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today in connection with the death…
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Police: Woman found dead in locked car at Kuching shopping centre

KUCHING, Oct 30 — A local woman in her 20s was found dead in a parked car at a shopping…
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No interference if MACC probes KLIA Aerotrain project, says transport minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Anthony Loke today said the Transport Ministry (MoT) cannot and will not interfere if the…
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Asean must tackle evolving cyber and tech threats from non-state actors, says defence minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Asean member states must remain vigilant and united in addressing emerging security risks posed by…