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Deputy higher education minister refutes claims of UM undermining student autonomy

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud refuted claims that Universiti Malaya (UM) was undermining…
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Zara Qairina’s mother, accused teens get access to inquest proceedings

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 28 — The Coroner’s Court today granted “person of interest” status to the mother of the late…
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Segamat tremor caused by reactivation of Mersing Fault, says Geoscience Dept

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 28 — The magnitude 3.2 tremor that struck Segamat, Johor yesterday was caused by the reactivation of the…
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Anwar: No state sidelined as billions pumped into projects all across Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today maintained that no state is being sidelined in…
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Suspect arrested in KL over murder of man found in Ipoh alley

IPOH, Aug 28 — Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a man, whose body was…
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Penang mulls statewide water taxi service after stalled pilot scheme

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 28 — Penang is considering a new, expanded water taxi service that would cover routes between the…
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Altantuya’s father files fresh suit to compel full probe into Azilah’s 2006 murder claims

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The father of murdered Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu is seeking court orders to compel Malaysian…
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Penang to ramp up monitoring of high-risk slopes as monsoon nears

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 28 — High-risk slopes in Penang will be closely monitored to prevent landslides and other mishaps as…
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Man killed by KTMB train in Chemor identified through clothing

IPOH, Aug 28 — The identity of a man, who was killed after being hit by a Keretapi Tanah Melayu…
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Melaka launches nine-month faith rehab for 300 ex-GISBH members

MELAKA, Aug 28 — The Melaka government will implement a faith-based rehabilitation programme for former members of GISB Holdings Sdn…
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Ringgit opens flat against US dollar as markets await key inflation data and Fed signals

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The ringgit opened flat against the greenback yesterday as investors awaited fresh leads ahead of…
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Pahang Sultan orders special prayers following Segamat quakes

KUANTAN, Aug 28 — Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has decreed that all mosques and surau…
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Suhakam raises red flag over Gig Workers Bill 2025, warns of weak protections

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has expressed concern over the drafting process of…
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New procurement law aims to end Malaysia’s ‘Ali Baba’ contract culture

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The Government Procurement Bill 2025 will bring Malaysia closer to international standards in public procurement,…
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Deadly India landslides prompt urgent Malaysian evacuation

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 28 — Malaysia is arranging the evacuation of its citizens stranded in northern India on the earliest available…
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Understanding the Personal Data Protection Act and what you can do in case of personal data breach

KUALA LUMPUR, August 28 — In an age of phishing, spam bombardment and potential scams, protecting personal data has never been…
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Azalina: Mandatory whipping under review after deaths in Taiping, Pokok Sena prisons

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — The government is conducting a comprehensive study on the abolition of mandatory whipping in Malaysia,…
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School inspectors to conduct nationwide safety audits after student fall in Sabak Bernam, says education D-G

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 — The Education Ministry (MOE) has instructed the chief of School Inspectorate (Jemaah Nazir) to mobilise inspectors…
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Live broadcast of high-profile corruption cases? Azalina to consult Chief Justice first

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) proposal for high-profile corruption trials to be broadcast live will be…
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Anwar hosts Sultan of Brunei for bilateral talks and MoU signing at Seri Perdana

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the Sultan of Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah held discussions…
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MetMalaysia: Magnitude 3.2 quake near Segamat marks Johor’s third in four days, tremors felt in southern Pahang

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 27 — A mild earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale struck Segamat, Johor, at 8.59 am…
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Penang teacher allegedly slashes wife, then himself in pre-dawn attack at Sungai Ara home

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 27 — A 30-year-old teacher allegedly slashed his wife's neck before turning the blade on himself, inflicting…
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Police question Sabak Bernam school staff over Form Three student’s fall from dormitory

SHAH ALAM, Aug 27 — School staff were among those called by police to give statements regarding the case of…
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Works minister: Kota Kinabalu–Kudat road under Pan Borneo project slated for completion by 2028

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — The Pan Borneo Highway (LPB) stretch from Kota Kinabalu to Kudat is scheduled for phased…
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Federal govt to develop blue carbon credit platform, partner with Sabah on marine and coastal conservation

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — The Federal Government will develop policies or guidelines and explore the creation of a platform…
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‘Something must happen’: Jeffrey Kitingan urges swift resolution on Sabah 40pc revenue share issue

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 27 — Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan has urged for a swift resolution to…
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Azalina: Schools to get weekly legal literacy sessions to help educators detect bullying and respond to sexual offences

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 — A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will soon be signed with the Education Ministry (MoE) to introduce…
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Sabah Day programme on Aug 31 adjusted to give way for ‘Justice for Zara’ rally, says DCM

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 27 — Two large-scale events are set to take place in the city on August 31 night…