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Can independents change Sabah? What is the ‘Black Wave’ movement trying to achieve in the next state election

KOTA KINABLU, OCT 18 — As established coalitions prepare for Sabah’s next election, Kudat MP Datuk Verdon Bahanda’s ‘Black Wave’…
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End of an era: As Maybank moves into Merdeka 118, what’s next for its iconic former home?

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Malaysia’s first homegrown bank, Maybank, has officially moved into the world’s second-tallest and the country’s…
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Malaysia Q3 GDP growth proof that economy remains strong despite global turmoil, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 — Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2025 is forecast to grow 5.2…
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Sabah PH components hail court win on 40pc revenue as ‘historic justice’ under MA63

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 17 — Sabah Pakatan Harapan (PH) component parties today joined the cheers from Sabahans following the High…
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‘Just don’t regret it later’: Zahid says MIC free to leave BN

SHAH ALAM, Oct 17 — The action of a political party not inviting leaders from other parties to attend its…
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MOE backs smartphone ban for under-16s in school, promises guidelines after school killing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The Education Ministry (MOE) today said guidelines will be issued soon on a proposed ban…
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Hannah Yeoh’s defamation appeal over ‘Christian nation’ claim: Court of Appeal to decide later

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 — The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on Segambut Member of Parliament Hannah Yeoh’s appeal…
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Selangor pledges counselling for students in school struck by Bandar Utama stabbing tragedy as attendance plummets

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The Selangor state government will provide counselling aid to students of the Bandar Utama secondary school,…
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Not a road lockdown: Closures for Asean Summit only in stages, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 — Roads will be closed in stages and only at specific times during the 47th Asean Summit,…
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Body of hiker Mustaqqeem airlifted from Gunung Liang after fatal expedition from Fraser’s Hill

IPOH, Oct 17 — The body of hiker Mustaqqeem Mansoor, 34, who was reported to have died on Gunung Liang…
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Selangor rolls out free Influenza A jabs to 12,500 students in four high-risk districts

SHAH ALAM, Oct 17 — The Selangor government has allocated RM1 million to provide free Influenza A vaccinations to 12,500…
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Family allegedly extorted after being trailed from Menora Tunnel to Tapah R&R, police hunting suspects

IPOH, Oct 17 — A family travelling through the Menora Tunnel was allegedly trailed and extorted in the early hours…
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Sabah Law Society urges federal government not to appeal 40pc revenue ruling

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 17 — The Sabah Law Society (SLS) has urged the federal government not to appeal the High…
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MACC’s Op Sky nets 16 bank officers in RM2m loan approval scandal

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Sixteen individuals, comprising current and former bank officers arrested under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC)…
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At wake of Bandar Utama stabbing victim, Nurul Izzah urges expert input on school caning

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar today said Malaysia should consult experts before attempting to…
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UM confirms student hurt after fall at campus

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — A Universiti Malaya (UM) student was injured after reportedly falling from one of its residential…
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Hajiji hails High Court’s landmark ruling on Sabah’s 40pc revenue right

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 17 — The Sabah government today hailed the High Court’s landmark decision affirming the state’s constitutional right…
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Lemon law vs warranty: What Malaysian car buyers need to know

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — During Budget 2026, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced plans for amendments to the…
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Fahmi: Cabinet mulls police presence, stricter social media rules in response to school violence

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 — The government could increase police presence, allow teachers to conduct frequent spot checks, and tighten rules…
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Umno postpones general assembly to January 2026 due to clash with Sabah election

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The 2025 Umno General Assembly scheduled for Nov 26 to 29, has been postponed to…
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Shah Alam police probe bullying incident after Standard One pupil allegedly beaten by two students during recess

SHAH ALAM, Oct 17 — A Standard One pupil at a primary school in Section 32 near here has been…
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Doctor pleads not guilty to molestation and indecent assault charges involving two women in Penang

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 17 — A doctor was charged in two Magistrates’ Courts today with four counts of molestation and…
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No phones for under-16s? Putrajaya moves to tighten school safety rules after rash of incidents

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 — The Cabinet today proposed three immediate measures to address safety issues in schools, including rising cases…
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Selangor MB announces metal detectors, more CCTVs for Bandar Utama school after fatal stabbing

SHAH ALAM, Oct 17 — The Selangor government is implementing immediate safety measures at the Bandar Utama secondary school where…
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Lounge supervisor at KLIA arrested for aiding foreign nationals’ illegal entry into Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 — A Malaysian woman suspected of facilitating the entry of foreigners into the country through a special…
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Bandar Utama tragedy: Police await autopsy to verify family’s claim of 200 stab wounds

 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Police are still unable to confirm the exact number of stab wounds sustained by 16-year-old…
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Police arrest two mountain guides after hiker’s death on Gunung Liang trek, body recovery efforts continue

IPOH, Oct 17 — Two mountain guides, in their 40s, have been detained to assist in the investigation into the…
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Penang police tout 28.7pc crime drop, but warn of rising commercial fraud cases

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 17 — The crime index in Penang from January to September has shown a significant reduction, with…