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Subang police investigating college student’s death by hanging as murder after autopsy finds manual strangulation marks

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — A female college student is suspected to have been murdered after being found hanging from…
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Woman hit by suspected drunk driver while jogging in Tawau dies after nine days in hospital

TAWAU, Aug 17 — A 43-year-old woman who was critically injured after being struck by a four-wheel-drive vehicle while jogging…
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Zahid urges defence forces to keep it clean, vows tough crackdown on corruption and collusion after recent arrests

PASIR SALAK, Aug 17 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reminded defence and security forces…
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Fahmi says Kepala Batas Umno chief’s handling of flag mishap ‘very good’, no room for bullying Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today commended Kepala Batas Umno chief Datuk Seri Reezal Merican…
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Penang’s sky and sea shine bright as Navy parade returns with full force after 35 years

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 17 — After 35 years, Penang is back in the spotlight with the Asean Navies’ City Parade…
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Show pride and fly the flag, not fear, Fahmi tells Malaysians as anxiety spreads over Jalur Gemilang

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — Malaysians must not be afraid to raise the Jalur Gemilang this Merdeka month despite attempts…
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Sarawak’s push for English in its schools on the cards in MA63 talks tomorrow, says DPM Fadillah

KUCHING, Aug 17 — Sarawak’s bid to expand the use of English in schools will be among the main issues…
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Fahmi steps in to help Pantai Dalam fire victims, pledges to cover housing relocation costs

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — Lembah Pantai Member of Parliament Datuk Fahmi Fadzil will bear the relocation costs of 14…
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Zara Qairina’s inquest in Kota Kinabalu tomorrow, lawyers say after public outcry over schoolgirl’s death

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 17 — The inquest into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir is scheduled to be mentioned…
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Felcra records RM178m profit, with RM101m payout to participants starting today, says Zahid

PASIR SALAK, Aug 17 — Felcra Bhd has recorded a profit of RM178 million for up to April 2025, showing…
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Man in Tawau punches wife, allegedly for opening door late, now under police action

TAWAU, Aug 17 — A foreign man in his 30s is being investigated for domestic violence, reportedly after beating her…
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Chinese traveller to face assault charge tomorrow after KLIA officer hurt

SEPANG, Aug 17 — A visitor from China who allegedly assaulted an Immigration officer at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport…
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King receives IGP Khalid Ismail, top police officials in first audience on security matters

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today granted an audience to Inspector-General of Police…
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Drunken dispute turns deadly at Kuantan workers’ quarters; four arrested over fatal stabbing

KUANTAN, Aug 17 — Three foreigners were among four people arrested in connection with the murder of a foreign man…
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Johor Regent steps in with key info to help MACC as probe into military links in smuggling syndicate intensifies

CYBERJAYA, Aug 17 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) revealed yesterday Johor Regent, Tunku Mahkota Ismail had provided information that…
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Search underway for boy, 12, feared drowned in Dungun river after being swept away by currents

DUNGUN, Aug 17 — A 12-year-old boy is feared to have drowned while swimming with four friends in Sungai Kampung…
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MIC confirms talks with Perikatan as party weighs its future, president says its direction not decided by grudges

KOTA TINGGI, Aug 17 — MIC has confirmed informal discussions with Perikatan Nasional (PN) as the party considers its future…
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Bukit Aman takes over Rafizi’s son assault probe for centralised investigation

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — Federal police are taking over investigations into the syringe attack on the 12-year-old son of…
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Welding gone wrong: Explosion at Seremban workshop kills truck driver, injures assistant

SEREMBAN, Aug 17 — A welding mishap on a truck tank containing chemical residues of Hexane killed a driver and…
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Tourist safety in Sabah needs urgent fix, says Tiong King Sing after uncovering serious enforcement lapses

SIBU, Aug 17 — Immediate reforms are needed to safeguard tourist safety in Sabah, said Minister of Tourism, Arts and…
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Minister says Cabinet won’t tolerate ‘irresponsible politicians’ who stir tensions over flag gaffes, calls it ‘bullying’

KLANG, Aug 17 — The Cabinet has vowed to take firm action against politicians who inflame public tensions over the…
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Respect the flag: Dr Zaliha calls for adherence to guidelines in honour of Jalur Gemilang

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 17 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa has reminded the…
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Missing man in Kapit found dead after car plunges into 100-metre gorge, ending week-long search

KAPIT, Aug 17 —A week-long search for a missing man ended in tragedy today after he was found dead when…
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Water supply disruptions to affect over 7,000 Penang residents in Butterworth, Balik Pulau on Tuesday and Wednesday for valve maintenance

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 17 — A total of 5,049 consumer accounts in the Jalan Lingkaran Luar area, Butterworth, will experience…
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Sabah eyes bigger slice of Singapore tourism with direct Scoot flights to Sandakan

SINGAPORE, Aug 17 — The Sabah Tourism Board (STB), in collaboration with Tourism Malaysia, is in talks with low-cost carrier…
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Sabah think tank launches study to tackle bullying crisis head-on after deaths of schoolgirl and doctor

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 17 — The Institute for Development Studies (IDS) Sabah is conducting a comprehensive study on the issue…
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Hundreds brave rain to rally for Zara Qairina and safer schools in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 17 — Rallies across Sabah continued to be held in remembrance of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir.On…
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Being a foreigner doesn’t put you above the law — Saifuddin Nasution says visas won’t grant rule-breakers immunity

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — The visa status held by foreigners does not grant them immunity to break the law…