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Man feared drowned after slipping into river at Tanjung Manis jetty

SIBU, May 2 — A man is feared drowned after he reportedly fell into a river near the LKIM Fisheries…
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Pulai MP Suhaizan Kayat recovering after gallbladder operation

JOHOR BARU, May 1 — Amanah’s Suhaizan Kayat is in stable condition and recovering after successfully undergoing surgery to remove…
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Kedah school sex harassment scandal: Principal, vice-principal step down, teacher gets sack amid police investigation 

ALOR SETAR, May 1 — The principal of Sekolah Menengah Keat Hwa (Persendirian) has resigned following a sexual harassment scandal…
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Trader duped of RM278,000 in fake government order and souvenir supply scam

KUANTAN, May 1 — A 35-year-old trader has lost more than RM278,000 after falling victim to an online scam syndicate…
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Sumbangan Asas Rahmah recipients can now buy cleaning items as programme expands, over 3.9 million begin spending

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The list of eligible items that can be purchased under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA)…
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Egg prices hold steady as subsidy reduction takes effect; consumers urged to avoid panic buying

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Retail prices of chicken eggs have remained steady despite the government reducing its egg subsidy…
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Zahid: Govt to prioritise housing access for Felda’s second to fourth generations with federal aid

JEMPOL, May 1 — The government is committed to developing infrastructure to provide access to housing areas for the second…
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Pasir Puteh water plant reopens after fish farm contamination scare, but rust and pipe thefts spark new supply woes

KOTA BARU, May 1 — The Wakaf Bunut Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in Pasir Puteh has resumed operations after a…
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Bung Moktar to be BN’s ‘poster boy’ for Sabah state polls? Zahid says not yet time to name any

JEMPOL, May 1 — Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said it is premature to name…
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Man feared drowned after boat hits pole near Penang Second Bridge during cockle harvesting

BATU KAWAN, May 1 — A man is believed to have drowned after falling from a boat while shovelling cockles…
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Crocodile attacks man casting net in Setiu lake

BANDAR PERMAISURI, May 1 — A 50-year-old man sustained injuries to his right arm and left fingers after being attacked…
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Sabah PKR slams claim of finalised seat deal with BN, urges Umno to stop jumping the gun

KOTA KINABALU, May 1 — Sabah PKR has denied seat negotiations have been decided between Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan…
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As RM3 hike looms, Bintulu’s small businesses say egg subsidy removal puts pressure on food, childcare costs

BINTULU, May 1 — The gradual reduction and upcoming removal of egg subsidies is expected to significantly impact childcare centres,…
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Kindergarten pupil in Johor dies after allegedly being left in van for hours, driver under neglect probe

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 1 — A five-year-old kindergarten pupil in Taman Bukit Indah has died after being found unconscious in…
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Sabah to table new Native Court Enactment, targets stronger food security and inclusivity, says CM

TAMBUNAN, May 1 — The Sabah Native Court Enactment 1992 will be replaced with a new version to streamline the…
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Gig Workers’ Bill heads to Parliament in June, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today the Gig Workers’ Bill will be tabled…
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Sarawak to implement Cambridge-standard assessment for Dual Language Programme starting October for Year Six students

KUCHING, May 1 — Sarawak is set to implement the Cambridge assessment for Year 6 students this coming October, said…
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Local authorities must establish Integrity Units by August 31 to boost governance, says MACC

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — All local authorities (PBT) are required to establish an Integrity Unit (UI) by August 31…
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Department of Atomic Energy celebrates 40 years, plans to enhance nuclear energy regulation and public awareness

SEPANG, May 1 — As it marks its 40th anniversary, the Department of Atomic Energy (Atom Malaysia) is ready to…
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Malaysia calls for broader ceasefire in Myanmar to facilitate disaster relief and ensure safety of aid workers

PUTRAJAYA, May 1— Malaysia has called for the extension and expansion of the current ceasefires in Myanmar, which expired Wednesday,…
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Nationwide smoking crackdown hits hard with RM10m in penalties as over 43,000 fined under new law, says MoH

KAJANG, May 1 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has issued 43,455 compound notices involving fines totalling RM10,424,350 for various…
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MACC: Malaysia to adopt Deferred Prosecution Agreement model to tackle grand corruption by next year

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) will be implemented through amendments to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission…
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‘Still much to achieve’: Minister tells oil and gas sector to ramp up clean energy efforts

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — Oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) companies are being urged to explore viable alternatives…
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Pulai MP Suhaizan Kayat admitted to ICU over high fever, low oxygen levels but condition stable

JOHOR BARU, April 30 — Pulai MP Suhaizan Kayat is receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the…
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Teen boy injured escaping knife-wielding kidnappers in Shah Alam, police hunting suspects

SHAH ALAM, April 30 — A teenage boy was injured after narrowly escaping a kidnap attempt at knifepoint in Section…
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Maldives president wraps up first official Malaysia visit after four days

SEPANG, April 30 — Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu departed Malaysia today, marking the end of his four-day official visit to…
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When nasi lemak inflation outpaces your salary: Is Malaysia’s RM1,700 minimum wage enough?

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Labour Day, globally celebrated today, may not be just a day off for workers but…
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Thailand, Malaysia collaborate to dismantle transnational drug syndicate

BANGKOK, April 30 — Thailand’s Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has dismantled a Thai-Malaysian transnational drug network following…