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Ex-Perlis MB didn’t get approval to flip cancelled air tickets into cash refunds, witness says

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The Sessions Court was told today that no consideration paper was ever tabled before the…
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Dear Malaysia | Malay Mail

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 -- Dear Malaysia, Selamat Hari Kebangsaan and Selamat Hari Malaysia!I am proud to join all of…
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TH Plantations receives appeal from ex-CEO over contract termination

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — TH Plantations Bhd has confirmed receiving a letter of appeal from its former chief executive…
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Treasury chief: New government procurement law holds all, including ministers, accountable

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The Government Procurement Bill 2025 will, for the first time, place ministers under the scope…
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Johor DAP leader seeks to cite Pontian council chief for shutting stores over upside-down flags

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 29 — Johor DAP activist Dr Boo Cheng Hau has launched a petition against the Pontian Municipal…
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Selangor MB confirms 12 detained in probe over student’s fall from Sabak Bernam dormitory

SHAH ALAM, Aug 29 — A total of 12 individuals have been detained by the police so far to assist…
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Lopeng firefighters rescue injured driver from crushed car in Miri

MIRI, Aug 29 — Firefighters rescued a man who was trapped in his car following a single-vehicle crash at the…
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Fourth tremor in a week: Johor calls for prayers after 3.4-magnitude quake in Segamat

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 29 — The Johor Islamic Religious Department has directed 1,038 mosques and Friday surau across the state…
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Former AG Tommy Thomas challenges sections of Najib’s witness statement in Altantuya defamation suit

SHAH ALAM, Aug 29 — Former Attorney-General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas has objected to several parts of Datuk Seri Najib…
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Form Four boy charged with raping younger schoolmate in Seremban classroom

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — A Form Four student pleaded not guilty to rape charges at the Juvenile Court in…
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World Bank hails Malaysia’s 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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RM254m in revenue, RM3.8m in tax: MoF clarifies crypto trading, mining and exchange taxable under Income Tax Act after Luno query

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Income derived from digital cryptocurrency activities such as trading, mining, and exchange in Malaysia is…
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Dr Zaliha activates support line after Segamat rattled for third time in days

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 29 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa has urged…
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Unemployed man pleads not guilty to alleged Jackie Gang ties in Johor Bahru court

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 28 — A 50-year-old unemployed man claimed trial at the Sessions Court here today to a charge…
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Plus says don’t panic, just plan: 2.2 million vehicles expected during National Day weekend

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Plus Malaysia Berhad (Plus) expects traffic to increase to 2.2 million vehicles daily on its…
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E-invoicing push continues as MoF rejects RM500 exemption for hardware trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The government does not intend to exempt e-Invoices for transactions under RM500 at hardware stores,…
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Melaka targets bullying-free schools with new prevention campaign

MELAKA, Aug 29 — Melaka is committed to becoming a bullying-free state by launching the Anti-Bullying Movement for Boarding School…
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Second autopsy set for UTM cadet Syamsul Haris after exhumation

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The body of 22-year-old Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Reserve Officers Training Unit (Palapes) cadet Syamsul…
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Malaysia targets top 20 AI economy status by 2030 with new national roadmap

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Malaysia aims to be among the world’s top 20 artificial intelligence (AI) economies by 2030…
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Perak celebrates best SPM results in years as literacy scheme grows

IPOH, Aug 29 — A total of 3,420 students across Perak have benefited this year from the Propulih Perak Sejahtera…
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Can you store liquor at home legally? Customs clears the air after big raids

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) conducted raids on 55 cases of uncustomed liquor storage…
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PM to outline ‘Malaysia Madani’ vision in special address ahead of National Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will deliver a special address tomorrow to inspire unity…
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Anwar makes surprise visit to National Day rehearsal in Putrajaya

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today attended the full rehearsal for the 2025 National Day…
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UTM cadet’s body exhumed in Kajang for second post-mortem

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The body of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Reserve Officers Training Unit (Palapes) cadet Syamsul Haris…
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Fake RON95 subsidy link circulating online, Finance Ministry urges Malaysians to beware

KUALA LUMPUP, Aug 29 — The Ministry of Finance has issued an urgent warning about a fake message circulating online…
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Bomba warn of TikTok scammer posing as Kapar fireman to borrow money

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is urging the public to be wary of…
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Plus says don’t panic, just plan: 2.2m vehicles expected during National Day weekend

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Plus Malaysia Berhad (Plus) expects traffic to increase to 2.2 million vehicles daily on its…
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Segamat shaken again: Third earthquake in days sparks concern

SEGAMAT, Aug 29 — Segamat was once again hit by a minor earthquake tonight, marking the third incident in the area…