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School violence: Anwar says government’s plan to be announced tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will explain how it plans to…
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Four-year-old rescued after being accidentally locked inside parked Isuzu D-Max in Lahad Datu

LAHAD DATU, Oct 16 — A four-year-old girl was rescued after being accidentally locked inside a parked Isuzu D-Max vehicle…
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Penang optimistic about win-win outcome in US tariff talks, says chief minister

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 16 — Penang is hoping for a win-win outcome in discussions with the United States over tariff…
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Final ruling in Sulu case: Spain’s top court rejects Stampa’s appeal, confirms contempt conviction

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — The Spanish Supreme Court has dismissed the cassation appeal filed by arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa in…
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Mini Cooper crash in JB damages six cars, lands on SUV in freak accident (VIDEO)

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 16 — A freak traffic accident involving multiple cars left a trail of destruction along a row…
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Jelebu MP warns of ‘time bomb’ generation, proposes social media ban for teens under 16 following school incidents

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Malaysia should prevent teenagers from having social media accounts until the age of 16, instead…
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EC: No postal votes for peninsula-based Sabahans ahead of November polls

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 16 — The Election Commission (EC) has ruled out allowing Sabahans living in Peninsular Malaysia to cast…
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Man with six drug-related offences charged with murder of three-year-old girl in Kuching

KUCHING, Oct 16 — A mechanic was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of a three-year-old…
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Three nabbed, including two brothers, in RM153,000 cannabis bust in Penang

BALIK PULAU, Oct 16 — Police believed they have crippled a drug trafficking syndicate following the arrest of three men,…
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EC: Sabah election set for November 29, campaigning starts November 15

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 16 — The Election Commission (EC) has announced that the Sabah election period will run from November…
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AG: MACC report on Ismail Sabri under review, charges ready for Muhyiddin’s son-in-law

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) is reviewing the full investigation report submitted by the Malaysian…
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Govt exploring new incentives to boost EV adoption after 2026 tax break ends, says Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Discussions are underway on alternative initiatives to encourage electric vehicle (EV) adoption following the removal…
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Raja Muda of Perlis: Education rooted in respect and faith key to tackling bullying

KANGAR, Oct 16 — The Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail said that education based on respect,…
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Fadhlina clarifies Education DG’s ‘swept under the rug’ remark as ministry steps up school safety measures

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has sought to downplay her ministry’s top officer’s remark suggesting that…
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Education Ministry launches immediate reforms to boost student safety nationwide, Parliament told

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) is implementing immediate reforms across all 10,243 schools in Malaysia…
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Level 1 disaster declared after storm hits Kuala Langat, authorities activate relief centre

SHAH ALAM, Oct 16 — A temporary relief centre has been activated to house 18 individuals from eight families following…
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Govt vows transparent probe into school crime cases, says home minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — The government has pledged thorough, transparent and professional investigations into criminal cases such as rape…
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Four teen boys arrested in alleged Baling sexual assault case, second school gang-rape incident this month

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Police have arrested four teenage boys in Baling who are suspected of being involved in…
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Education Ministry activates clean-up and home-based learning after storm hits four Teluk Panglima Garang schools

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced that clean-up and damage assessment works are currently underway…
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Anwar presents ‘Tarim Mushaf’ to Islamic scholar Al-Habib Umar

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today presented a copy of the Mushaf (Quran) Tarim Riwayat…
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Four cars and 727 items seized from Vida’s home set for auction on Oct 30 after year-long delay

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — After being postponed since December last year, the auction of luxury cars and 727 personal…
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Police: Viral Bau school ‘bullying’ case was just friendly teasing among students

KUCHING, Oct 16 — Police have completed their investigation into the alleged bullying incident at a secondary school in Bau…
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Storm batters Hilir Perak, trees uprooted across Teluk Intan and Bagan Datuk

IPOH, Oct 16 — Heavy rain and strong winds struck the Hilir Perak district yesterday evening, causing trees to fall…
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EC holding special meeting today to decide key dates for Sabah election

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 16 — The Election Commission (EC) is set to hold a special meeting today pertaining to the…
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Police confirm letter found on teen suspect in Bandar Utama school stabbing

SHAH ALAM, Oct 16 — Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar confirmed that a letter was found on the 14-year-old…
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Caring for a loved one? Malaysians told to care for themselves too to avoid burnout

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — If you are caring for a family member, look out for your own wellbeing and seek…
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Teen suspect in fatal Bandar Utama school stabbing to be remanded today

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The 14-year-old boy accused of fatally stabbing his 16-year-old schoolmate is expected to be taken…
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Student witness tells inquest no teacher gave authority for senior-junior confrontation at Zara Qairina’s school, says culture passed down

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 15 — A child witness told the Coroner’s Court here today that teachers at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan…