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Study warns mid-skilled young workers, women in Malaysia most at risk from AI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Younger prime-age workers (between 25 and 34-years-old) and women in Malaysia — especially mid-skilled knowledge…
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Five things to watch as F1 returns for Dutch Grand Prix

ZANDVOORT, Aug 29 — After nearly a month off for the summer break, Formula One is back as fans, drivers,…
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In Dewan Rakyat today: Gig Workers and Urban Renewal bills in spotlight

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The federal government’s plans for infrastructure development and the number of affordable homes completed under…
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Watchdog study: One in five Malaysian parents say their kids have been scammed online

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Scammers are increasingly targeting Malaysian minors, with one in five parents reporting their children aged…
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Stray dog stuck on 17th floor of Penang apartment dies after days of failed rescue attempts

BAYAN LEPAS, Aug 28 — A stray dog trapped on the 17th-floor rooftop of Villa Kejora in Relau here, tragically…
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High Court orders ex-journalist to pay RM200,000 in damages after defaming DAP’s Teo Nie Ching at 2021 forum

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The High Court here today awarded RM200,000 in damages to DAP vice-chairman Teo Nie Ching…
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Taxi touting a betrayal of the nation, says Loke as ministry vows firm action to protect Malaysia’s image at KLIA

SEPANG, Aug 28 — Taxi touting is an act of betraying the country’s interests, and all parties must work together…
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Parliament passes landmark Gig Workers Bill, extending long-overdue protections to 1.2 million Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — A long-awaited and much-needed law — the Gig Workers Bill 2025 — was approved by…
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Dare to look down: KL Tower’s new Glass Box lets visitors step into the sky this Merdeka

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Not for the faint-hearted, Kuala Lumpur Tower has unveiled a new attraction that lets visitors…
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Police comb through CCTV as probe continues into Form Three student’s fall from Sabak Bernam school hostel

SHAH ALAM, Aug 28 — Police are reviewing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage to assist in investigations into an incident where…
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UMSC introduces Q-Ward, Malaysia’s first smart ward with AI-driven patient care

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The UM Specialist Centre (UMSC) has rolled out Q-Ward, Malaysia’s first fully operational smart ward…
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PBS, STAR draws clear line: No pact with Umno in upcoming polls

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 28 — Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) and Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) today ruled out the possibility…
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Loke slams KLIA2 power outage as unacceptable, orders full report within 24 hours

SEPANG, Aug 28 — The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2 was struck by a power blackout today and…
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Passenger and cargo ferry proposed between Penang and Aceh

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 28 — A new ferry route connecting Penang with Aceh, Indonesia, is a step closer to reality…
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Prisons Department releases 626 inmates nationwide on licence in conjunction with National Day

KAJANG, Aug 28 — A total of 626 inmates nationwide will be released on licence in conjunction with the 68th…
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Vocational student gets life imprisonment for Lahad Datu dorm murder, 12 others detained at Sabah Governor’s pleasure

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 228 — The High Court in Tawau today sentenced a former Lahad Datu Vocational College student to…
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Dewan Rakyat passes Government Procurement Bill as Opposition’s bid to block it falls short

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The Government Procurement Bill 2025 was passed at its second reading in Parliament today. Despite the…
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Johor doctor loses over RM2.6m to fake stock investment scam

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 28 — A 45-year-old medical officer lost more than RM2.6 million after being deceived by a non-existent…
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Families flock to Putrajaya’s Merdeka rehearsal for a crowd-free preview

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 28 — Around 11am, the roar of Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) jets pierced the sky above Putrajaya…
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Exco: Johor awaiting full reports on Segamat earthquake’s impact

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Aug 28 — The Johor government is awaiting a full report on the integrity of Petronas Gas Berhad's…
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Johor rolls out two high-tech pothole patchers to slash road repair times

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Aug 28 — Johor is the first in the Asia Pacific region to employ the JCB Pothole Pro…
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Cops smash Klang Valley Ecstasy ring operating from condos, gated communities

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Police have arrested nine people and seized nearly RM1.48 million worth of ecstasy-laced vape liquid…
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Businessman claiming to be Guan Eng’s fixer says only ever met him twice

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28  — A businessman told the Sessions Court during Lim Guan Eng’s undersea tunnel project trial today…
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Why over five million B40 Malaysians are skipping free health check scheme

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Only 1.6 million Malaysians from the B40 group have benefited from free health screenings under…
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Peter Anthony faces automatic disqualification from Sabah Assembly if no pardon petition filed by Sept 2

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 28 — Melalap assemblyman Datuk Peter Anthony has until September 2 to file a petition for pardon…
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Perlis director charged with abusing position to secure contract for husband’s company

BUTTERWORTH, Aug 28 — A Grade S41 government department director in Perlis pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court today…
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Ipoh court acquits man of raping 17-year-old girl over weak case

IPOH, August 28 — A man was freed by the Sessions Court here today on charges of raping and physically…
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UUM lecturer loses bid to delay RM480,000 defamation payment to Hannah Yeoh

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28n  — A defamation judgment of RM480,000 against Universiti Utara Malaysia lecturer Kamarul Zaman Yusoff must stand…