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Malaysia urges Thailand, Cambodia to resolve border row via committee

JERTIH, July 26 — Malaysia has proposed that Thailand and Cambodia use the General Border Committee as a mechanism to…
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‘I was not invited’: Anwar says he won’t join KL protest urging him to quit

PUTRAJAYA, July 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reportedly said he will not be attending the “Turun…
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Anwar: Malaysia to keep engaging Cambodia, Thailand for border peace

PUTRAJAYA, July 26 — Malaysia will continue engaging with the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand to propose a peace process…
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Constitutional monarchy not just symbolic, it anchors the nation, says Penang Governor

GEORGE TOWN, July 26 — Penang Governor Tun Ramli Ngah Talib today said that respect for the institution of the…
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Traffic at Jalan Dang Wangi paralysed as ‘Turun Anwar’ rally crowd swells

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — Traffic at Jalan Dang Wangi has come to a stand still due to the sizable…
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AGC chimes in on audit chief’s appointment, says it follows Constitution

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) yesterday clarified that based on Article 105 of the Federal Constitution…
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Kedah ripe for leadership change, says Zahid

ALOR SETAR, July 26 — Umno is confident that the people of Kedah are ready for a change in state…
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Two teens killed after motorcycles crash into lorry in Kota Tinggi

JOHOR BAHRU, July 26 — Two motorcyclists were killed in an accident involving three vehicles at Km60.5 of Jalan Sungai…
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KLIA officer remanded after CCTV allegedly shows RM8,000 bribe

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — The Malaysian Anti–Corruption Commission (MACC) in Selangor has remanded an enforcement officer suspected of accepting…
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Museum owner fined RM300,000 for possessing wildlife parts including orangutan skull, elephant tusks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — An art museum owner was fined RM300,000 by the Sessions Court here yesterday for possessing…
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Perhilitan relocates more elephants from conflict hotspot Kluang

JOHOR BAHRU, July 26 — The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) has transferred another two elephants caught in…
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MCMC: Facebook removed leaked meeting clip for breaching content rules

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) said that an audio clip, allegedly recorded during…
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Kuching air turns unhealthy as API hits 112, second worst in Malaysia after Johan Setia

KUCHING, July 25 — Air quality in Kuching has deteriorated to an unhealthy level, with the Air Pollutant Index (API)…
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Vilified by Kelantan cops as ‘gay party’, here’s what actually happens during an HIV outreach and why it’s important

A June HIV outreach event in Kota Bharu provided HIV/STI screenings, counselling, health talks, and meals for 70 participants, ending…
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Tengku Zafrul leads Penang awards tomorrow, Lee Chong Wei and Farhash to get ‘Datuk Seri’

GEORGE TOWN, July 25 — Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz heads the list of…
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Selangor forest fires under control but peatlands still high risk, says MB

SHAH ALAM, July 25 — The forest fire in several areas in Selangor is now under control, said Menteri Besar…
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Anwar brokers Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire after deadly border clash, troops set to withdraw

JITRA, July 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to a…
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Fuziah: Govt to monitor petrol stations closely as RON95 subsidy revamp looms

ALOR SETAR, July 25 — Proactive monitoring will be carried out at all petrol stations to prevent any misuse in…
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Traffic ahead: KL police map out 16 road diversions for #TurunAnwar rally

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — Several key roads in the city centre could experience traffic diversions for tomorrow’s #TurunAnwar rally,…
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Suhakam criticises MoE over lack of concrete action against school bullying

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — The Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) today urged the Ministry of Education (MOE) to take stronger…
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Three more arrested in Bukit Puchong abduction case

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — Three more youths have been arrested in connection with the abduction of a man in…
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Six top NGOs reject Hamzah’s claim they back tomorrow’s ‘Turun Anwar’ rally

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — Six civil society organisations today rejected Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin’s bid to use…
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‘Not to Land’: 198 foreigners barred at KLIA over shady travel plans

 SEPANG, July 25 — A total of 198 foreign nationals were denied entry at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminals…
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Johan Setia in Selangor chokes on worst air in Malaysia as Klang Valley haze worsens

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — Despite haze settling over parts of the Klang Valley this morning, only one location nationwide…
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Vacant seats at Suhakam: Why Malaysia’s human rights body needs new commissioners fast with only three holding the fort now

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — The dust may have settled on the vacancies in key judiciary posts, with new appointments…
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Human Resources Ministry launches legal aid initiative for industrial court cases

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The Human Resources Ministry (Kesuma) has launched a Legal Aid initiative for parties with cases…
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RM100 aid is automatic — Finance Ministry flags viral ‘Sara for All’ scam

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has stated that no application is required for the ‘Sumbangan…
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Environment Department activates haze action plan as Kuala Selangor air quality worsens

PUTRAJAYA, July 24 — Only Kuala Selangor recorded an unhealthy Air Pollution Index (API) reading as of 3 pm this…