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Ringgit gains on weaker US dollar amid fresh US-China frictions

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar today amid ongoing trade tensions between…
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Brickfields police nab 27-year-old after homeless man dies in Bangsar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Police arrested a foreigner, 27, on suspicions of murdering a homeless man in Bangsar yesterday…
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Anwar says Putin confirmed skipping Asean Summit in KL, Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing too

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 23 — Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending the 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur later…
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Asean senior officials and permanent representatives meetings kick off at KLCC today ahead of main summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The Asean Senior Officials’ Meetings (SOM) and related preparatory sessions kick off today, setting the…
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Neutrality, resilience and REE self-reliance: Tengku Zafrul outlines Malaysia’s trade strategy ahead of Asean summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said the government has been…
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What happens when a child is charged with murder in Malaysia? Here’s what the law says

PETALING JAYA, Oct 23 — A 14-year-old was yesterday charged with murdering an older student in a Bandar Utama school…
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Inquest hears Zara Qairina once revealed self-inflicted marks to dorm-mate

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 21 — A student witness told the inquest into the death of schoolgirl Zara Qairina Mahathir that…
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Court of Appeal to rule Dec 5 on Hannah Yeoh’s defamation appeal against ex-IGP Musa Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The Court of Appeal has set December 5 for the decision on Segambut Member of…
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Kulim Deepavali blast caused by illegal fireworks, Home Ministry vows stern action

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The fireworks explosion that injured 22 people during a Deepavali celebration in Kulim on Monday…
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AirAsia offers RM299 fixed fares for Sabah voters flying home before Nov 29 polls

SEPANG, Oct 22 — AirAsia is offering three-day promotional fixed fares for Malaysians in Peninsular Malaysia travelling to Sabah to…
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MOE adds RM5m for school CCTVs, rolls out safety and discipline reforms

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 22 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has allocated an additional RM5 million for the installation of closed-circuit…
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Perak Forestry Dept closes Gunung Liang climbing site to public until further notice

IPOH, Oct 22 —The Gunung Liang climbing site in South Perak has been closed to the public with immediate effect…
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Upko defends Ewon’s move | Malay Mail

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 22 — United Kinabalu Progressive Organisation (Upko) has hit out at a fellow Pakatan Harapan Member of…
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Show the world Malaysia is peaceful, IGP says ahead of planned anti-Trump protests during Asean Summit 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail today urged Malaysians for their cooperation to…
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Sabah state election: Jeffrey Kitingan says forming new bloc, PKDM wants no part

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 22 — Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku Sabah (Star Sabah) President Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan said he is…
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Last chance for cheaper fines: Govt offers up to 70pc traffic summons discount, in bid to reduce RM6.6b backlog

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Have unpaid traffic summons? It might be time to pay up now that there’s a…
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Motivational camp facilitator’s remand extended over alleged molest of four schoolboys in Balik Pulau

BALIK PULAU, Oct 22 — A facilitator previously detained for allegedly molesting four schoolboys during a motivational camp in Kampung…
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Show the world Malaysia is peaceful, IGP says ahead of planned anti-Trump protests during Asean Summit 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain today urged Malaysians for their cooperation to ensure…
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Malaysia gears up to host 47th Asean summit, largest gathering of prominent world leaders

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Malaysia is set to become the diplomatic capital of Southeast Asia as it gears up…
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Communications minister: Smooth preparations for press coverage ahead of 47th Asean Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said preparations for press coverage of the 47th Asean Summit…
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Sandakan SPCA condemns beating death of puppy

SANDAKAN, Oct 22 — Sandakan SPCA expressed deep distress over the case of a puppy that was beaten to death…
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Object falls on MRT Kajang tracks, disrupting travel between Phileo Damansara and Pusat Bandar Damansara stations

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Commuters on the Kajang MRT Line faced travel delays due to an unidentified object falling…
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Firefighters rush to scene as tree falls on cars along Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah in Mont Kiara

KUALA LUMPUR, October 22 — Heavy rainfall saw a tree falling along Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah heading towards Jalan Dutamas…
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Hiking trails to Pine Tree, Twin Peak and Gunung Semangkok in Raub closed

KUANTAN, Oct 22 — The hiking trails to the summits of Pine Tree, Twin Peak and Gunung Semangkok in the…
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One dead, one injured after trees fall on cars in Kepong Baru, Taman Duta

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — A man in his 40s has been confirmed dead after a tree fell on his car…
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Decomposing body of man found in lake in Ipoh

IPOH, Oct 22 — The decomposing body of a man was found in a lake in Tasek Tiara Lake View…
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One app to ride them all: Rapid Bus revamps Rapid On-Demand with zone expansion this November

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus), the operator of the Rapid KL On-Demand van service…
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Firefighters rush to scene as tree falls on cars along Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah in Mount Kiara

KUALA LUMPUR, October 22 — Heavy rainfall saw a tree falling along Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah heading towards Jalan Dutamas…