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Gobind: Malaysia in final stages of National AI Action Plan, to ensure transparency, privacy, and accountability

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo today said Malaysia is in the final stages of finalising…
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Anti-Bullying Act proposal to go to Cabinet soon, Azalina says amid vague definition of offence and penalties

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The proposal to draft an Anti-Bullying Act is expected to be tabled at a Cabinet…
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Malaysia needs 100,000 more engineers to meet development goals, says works minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Malaysia is currently facing a shortage of approximately 100,000 engineers to meet the country’s development…
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Child sexual exploitation WhatsApp group with over 700 people — who’s the mastermind? Home minister says cops still probing

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 20 — Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has reportedly confirmed that the police are looking into any masterminds…
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Results for 2025 SPM repeat exam out tomorrow, candidates can check online or via SMS

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The results of the 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Repeat (SPMU) examination will be out tomorrow,…
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Finance Ministry: More than 1,800 items exempted under SST, triple the number under GST

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The Finance Ministry (MOF) said the Sales and Service Tax (SST) covers a larger number…
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Anwar: Proposal for student bullying tribunal to be tabled at Cabinet meeting

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 20 — The proposal to establish a tribunal to address bullying cases involving students and children will be…
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Six teens nabbed as Form Three boy assaulted, stripped and nearly strangled in Pasir Mas school attack

PASIR MAS, Aug 20 — A Form Three boy was reportedly injured after he was allegedly assaulted, stripped of his…
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MyJalan app proves successful as 11,860 road damage complaints resolved, says works minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The Works Ministry (KKR) has resolved 11,860, or 95.19 per cent, of the 12,459 road…
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Honour court’s dignity and rule of law, Sabah Law Society says amid Zara Qairina’s bullying trial involving minors

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The Sabah Law Society (SLS) has yesterday reminded the public and media to observe legal…
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Federal Territories minister orders DBKL to open Padang Merbok to the public for leisure activities

 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has been directed to open the gates of Padang Merbok…
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Target practice gone wrong: Car hit by arrow on Jalan Macalister in Penang, driver unscathed

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 20 — Police confirmed they received a report about an incident involving a car being struck by…
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Anwar defends Bukit Aman CID chief Kumar’s appointment after Opposition’s mockery, says ethnicity not obstacle

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reportedly defended the appointment of Datuk Seri M…
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Cabinet to discuss tribunal for child bullying cases, PM says amid spotlight over deaths

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reportedly said today that the Cabinet will deliberate on the…
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Anwar to consult PKR sec-gen after Umno sends protest note over defections

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 20 — PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reportedly said today that he will consult party secretary-general Datuk…
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Five teenage girls arrive in Kota Kinabalu’s Children’s Court to face bullying charges, as inquest into Zara Qairina’s death looms

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 20 — Five teenage girls are scheduled to be charged in the Kota Kinabalu Children’s Court this…
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Umno Youth chief to face court charge this Friday over Facebook post allegedly disturbing public order

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) said yesterday that it would charge Umno Youth chief Datuk…
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Malaysia open to cross-border e-hailing talks with Singapore, says Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the Ministry of Transport (MOT) is in principle ready to…
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Armed Forces cancels deal for decades-old Black Hawk helicopters after King slams ‘flying coffins’

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has reportedly cancelled the purchase of four Black Hawk helicopters…
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Shah Alam police probe toddler abuse after boy sent home injured from babysitter’s

SHAH ALAM, Aug 19 — Police have arrested a married couple on suspicion of abusing a two-year-old boy at Section…
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IGP awarded Singapore’s medal for security cooperation during tenure as Special Branch director

SINGAPORE, Aug 19 — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail was yesterday awarded Singapore’s Meritorious Service Medal…
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Amid fears of water crisis by 2030, Johor govt sets up special committee to vet data centres’ impact on demand

KOTA TINGGI, Aug 19 — Johor is the only state with a technical committee dedicated to evaluating and approving data…
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SST expansion and carbon tax coming as govt aims for a fairer, greener future, says Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The government made the decision to maintain the Sales and Service Tax (SST) with an…
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Segamat hotel staff investigated after flag is hoisted wrong way up

SEGAMAT, Aug 19 — Police have launched an investigation into a social media post showing the Johor state flag flown…
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After Muhyiddin meet, 12 Opposition parties form ‘loose coalition’ to pressure Anwar govt on public concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Following a meeting with Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin last month, 12 Opposition parties have reportedly…
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Two men fatally hit while refuelling Nissan Vanette in Gerik pile-up

IPOH, Aug 19 — Two men were killed after they were hit by a car while they were refuelling their…
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Zara Qairina’s family’s lawyer urges for bullying suspects to be linked to death, face harsher charges and punishment

PETALING JAYA, Aug 19 — The lawyer representing the family of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir has reportedly suggested that…
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Second lorry driver nabbed after crashing red light and nearly hitting cops at Jawi toll

NIBONG TEBAL, Aug 19 — Police have detained another tipper lorry driver for obstructing civil servants from carrying out their…