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Three to face Batu Pahat Syariah Court over viral ‘djinn ritual’ Kuda Kepang clip

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — A viral video allegedly depicting a trance-like ‘djinn’ ritual at a Kuda Kepang performance in Parit…
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Loke orders MAHB to overhaul KLIA power system after fire causes blackout at Terminal 2

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has been directed to recheck the entire electric infrastructure at…
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Penang teacher who allegedly slashed wife, then himself to be remanded today

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — A teacher who allegedly slashed his wife during a quarrel in Taman Tunas Muda, Sungai Ara…
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Dr Wan Azizah: Depression cases in Malaysia doubled in five years, urgent action needed

BANTING, Aug 30 — Mental health is an important prerequisite to building a productive, caring, as well as emotionally, socially…
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‘More than just a speech’: Anwar’s National Day address to reflect on past struggles, inspire future

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — The National Day ‘Amanat Perdana’ aims to inspire patriotism and strengthen the nation’s resolve for…
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Sabah tourism rebounds with 2.1 million visitors in first seven months of 2025, says state minister

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 30 — Sabah’s tourism industry has shown remarkable recovery and growth, with over 2.1 million domestic and…
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Plastic pollution poses growing health threat as Malaysia eyes Extended Producer Responsibility law

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — At the site of an illegal dumping site in Kapar, Selangor, which stands two storeys…
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Johor MB orders probe into viral ‘Kuda Kepang’ video alleging non-Islamic practices in Batu Pahat

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 28 — The Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) and the police have been ordered to immediately probe…
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Sabah AG warns against false social media posts on TYT, says legal action possible

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 28 — The Sabah State Attorney-General’s Chambers today warned the public against circulating offensive and defamatory social…
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‘There is a significance’: Anwar calls on all races to show unity by flying ‘Jalur Gemilang’ for Merdeka

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians to show their patriotic spirit…
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‘We never miss it’: Patriotism on display as thousands of Malaysians gather for National Day full-dress rehearsal in Putrajaya

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 — Although today was only the full-dress rehearsal for the National Day 2025 celebration, thousands of visitors…
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Malaysia assured historic women’s doubles medal as Pearly Tan-Thinaah reach world semis

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The country’s top women’s doubles pair, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, cruised into the semi-finals of the…
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Fahmi: MAHB ordered to ensure no repeat of KLIA T2 blackout

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has been ordered to take necessary action to prevent a recurrence…
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World Bank hails Malaysia’s overlooked success in lifting 14 million from poverty, GDP per capita now 3.6 times that of Philippines, nine times Zambia

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Malaysia’s success in lifting millions out of poverty, without creating permanent slums, is often overlooked.World…
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Terengganu civil servant loses RM120,000 in forex scam pitched by social media contact

KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 29 — A civil servant lost RM120,000 after falling victim to a non-existent foreign currency or forex…
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Police bust dark web paedophile ring spanning three states, suspected mastermind allegedly exploited baby adoption process to obtain abuse victims

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 29 — Police today announced that they have dismantled a dark web-based paedophile network, rescuing five children…
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Police bust dark web paedophile ring spanning three states, suspected mastermind allegedly adopted babies to sell their abuse videos

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 29 — Police today announced that they have dismantled a dark web-based paedophile network, rescuing five children…
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Perhilitan snares 100kg crocodile in Negeri Sembilan estate

PORT DICKSON, Aug 29 — The Negeri Sembilan Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) captured a wild estuarine crocodile…
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Seremban police arrest two men over alleged sexual assault of 11-year-old girl with disabilities

SEREMBAN, Aug 29 — Police arrested two Pakistani men suspected of molesting an 11-year-old girl with disabilities at a bus…
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‘We will never betray you’: Anwar says URA Bill to help poor, tells critics to drop racial spin

AMPANG, Aug 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged critics of the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) Bill…
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‘We will never betray you’: Anwar says URA Bill for all, tells critics to drop racial spin

AMPANG, Aug 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged critics of the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) Bill…
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‘Better late than never’: PM launches delayed EKVE Phase One, announces 30-day toll waiver

AMPANG, Aug 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today officially launched Phase One of the East Klang Valley…
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High Court jails man 16 years for promoting Islamic State and possessing terror-linked materials

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — An unemployed man was sentenced to 16 years in prison by the High Court here…
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Selangor rolls out anti-bullying and mental health initiatives in schools, says state exco

SHAH ALAM, Aug 29 — The Selangor government will introduce two pilot initiatives to curb school bullying and strengthen mental…
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Semantan Estate wins stay on Duta land compensation order as apex court sets Nov 6 hearing

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 — The Federal Court has granted Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd a stay of the Court of…
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Four men charged with raping underage girl in Bahau

SEREMBAN, Aug 29 — Four men were charged in the Sessions Court here today with the rape of an underage…
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KLIA2 blackout: Transport minister to submit Cabinet report

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke will prepare a detailed report for the Cabinet to explain the power…
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Fahmi announces joint government task force on student bullying

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 — The government has agreed to form a special committee to tackle bullying, a direct response to…