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Dewan Rakyat passes 13th Malaysia Plan via majority voice vote

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The Dewan Rakyat today passed the motion on the 13th Malaysia Plan, the country’s strategic…
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Health Ministry finalising report on proposed vape ban, says Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — A detailed report on the proposed ban of e-cigarettes and vapes is being finalised by…
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Appeals Court lowers 24-year jail term to 16 years for Perlis welder who sexually assaulted stepdaughter

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 — The Court of Appeal today reduced a welder’s prison term from 24 years to 16 years…
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Govt to study proposal to raise civil service retirement age to 65 under 13MP, says Public Service D-G

KOTA BHARU, Aug 21 — The government will study a proposal to increase the mandatory retirement age for civil servants…
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Viral arrow incident in Penang linked to equipment failure, says state sports council

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 21 — The Penang State Sports Council (MSNPP) today clarified that the incident involving an arrow striking…
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Tanah Rata rep warns of local farming collapse from ‘uncontrolled inflow’ of cheap Chinese vegetables

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Tanah Rata assemblyman Ho Chi Yang has raised alarm over a sharp surge in cheap…
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Sabah’s KDM vows to fight on after court upholds president Peter Anthony’s prison term

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 20 — Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat (KDM) said today it will press on with its political struggle…
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Lawyer says family still in dark over Pamela Ling’s disappearance despite Home Ministry’s update

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The family of missing woman Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh has criticised the recent update…
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Six PKR MPs push for delay on Urban Renewal Bill amid concern over consent threshold, draw backing from Perikatan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Six PKR MPs today urged that the second reading of the Urban Renewal Bill be…
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From ABCs to anti-bribery: MACC pushes for corruption awareness in Malaysia’s preschools

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) plans to introduce anti-corruption elements at the preschool level to…
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Health Ministry introduces official guidelines to address bullying cases among staff

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 — Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has reaffirmed his ministry's stance on zero tolerance of…
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Pontian dental clinic shut 30 days for flying Jalur Gemilang upside down

PONTIAN, Aug 21 — A private dental clinic at the Pontian Trade Centre has been ordered to shut for 30…
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Na’im: Putrajaya reports viral videos urging Muslims to shun Tabung Haji to police, MCMC

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Reports regarding video clips allegedly tarnishing Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) image on social media have…
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One-year-old boy’s death leads to neglect charges against parents in Terengganu

KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 21 — A married couple were charged at the Sessions Court here today with causing physical harm…
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PAC blames high-risk strategy, Covid-19 shocks for Khazanah’s RM43.9m FashionValet losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has listed Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s high-risk strategy, the Covid-19 pandemic,…
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MACC source: Ex-military intel duo already remanded also linked to MACC’s tobacco smuggling ring raided yesterday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The two former Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) intelligence officers arrested by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC)…
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Pre-dawn crash on North-South Expressway near Kepala Batas traps, kills lorry attendant

KEPALA BATAS, Aug 21 — A lorry attendant was killed, while the driver was injured when their vehicle skidded and…
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Home Ministry: Three high-profile arrests linked to espionage threats against national security since 2020

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said a total of three high-profile arrests were…
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Sabah Umno info chief: Withdrawal of support for Hajiji not betrayal, but fallout from broken deals

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 21 — Libaran Member of Parliament Datuk Suhaimi Nasir has clarified that the move by several elected…
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Azalina confirms MACC police report against Bloomberg over Anwar interference claim, case now with AGC

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has confirmed a police report by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission…
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PM defends govt’s appeal over ruling that decriminalised ‘offensive’ online remarks, says reforms not just about courts

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today the government is appealing the Court of…
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Anwar: RON95 subsidy eligibility to consider luxury assets, not just income

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The government is finalising the eligibility criteria and implementation mechanism for its targeted RON95 petrol…
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Plus highway lane closure: Putra Mahkota Interchange traffic diversion on Aug 23-24

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Plus Malaysia Berhad (Plus) will temporarily divert one of the entry lanes at the Putra…
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JPJ Kuala Lumpur seizes three stage buses for expired licences and permits

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur Road Transport Department (JPJ WPKL) impounded three stage buses at…
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Kelantan family board blames influencers for fuelling child-free trend among young couples

KOTA BHARU, Aug 21 — Kelantan National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) has reportedly criticised the child-free marriage trend…
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Water crisis by 2030 from data centre boom? Johor MB slams critics, tells them to stop scaring off investors

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Aug 21 — Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has reportedly slammed critics of Johor’s development as fearmongers,…
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Lawyers say mother of Zara Qairina not crowdfunding, legal team working pro bono in bullying trial

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Lawyers acting for Noraidah Lamat, mother of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir, have dismissed viral…
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MRT Corp: Penang LRT budget raised to RM16.8b due to land costs, inflation and extended route to Seberang Perai

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 21 — The budget of RM16.8 billion set for the LRT Mutiara Line in Penang was due…