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Anwar invites new Thai PM Anutin to Malaysia to boost bilateral ties

 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has invited Thailand’s new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to…
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Sin Chew fined RM100,000 for flag error, Sinar for wrong info on IGP

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has imposed RM100,000 fines each on Sin Chew…
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PTPTN: Loan exemption for first-class graduates still in place, never withdrawn

 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) has reaffirmed that its loan repayment exemption policy…
Cops nab man suspected of molesting girl in Kulai public toilet

Cops nab man suspected of molesting girl in Kulai public toilet

 KULAI, Sept 19 — Police have arrested a 32-year-old local man suspected of molesting a 10-year-old girl in a public…
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Missing Sabah electricity worker’s body found

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 19 -- The body of a Sabah Electricity worker who was swept away by strong currents while…
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Driverless but not lawless: Malaysia gears up for AV laws — and how other countries compare

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — Malaysia will be drawing up a new law to govern autonomous vehicles (AVs) on its roads,…
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Graffiti mocking Zara Qairina as ‘perasan cantik’, more bullying claims surface at inquest

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 18 — The Coroner’s Court today heard further allegations of bullying at SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha that…
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Warden tells inquest Zara Qairina’s school began bedtime prayers following her death

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 18 — The late Zara Qairina Mahathir’s school, SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha, has introduced bedtime prayers following…
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Immigration detains 52 foreign workers in Johor Bahru raid on massage centres

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 18 — The Immigration Department (JIM) detained 52 foreign workers after inspecting 115 individuals in a special operation at…
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Police: Unemployed man arrested after allegedly stabbing father while high on meth, torching home and vehicles

MUAR, Sept 18 — An unemployed man has been arrested for allegedly attacking his 70-year-old father before setting fire to…
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Kuala Terengganu teacher accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old boy claims trial in Sessions Court

KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 18 — A teacher of a religious school pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today…
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Perhilitan: Tiger carcass in Johor car was bound for black market, could fetch up to RM300,000

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — The carcass of a Malayan tiger was discovered in a car carrying three individuals at…
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Man, 73, found dead after fight with friend on Pangkor Island

LUMUT, Sept 18 — A senior citizen who was believed to have been involved in a fight with his friend…
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Cow causes crash: 19-year-old killed, others injured in Kulai-Kota Tinggi pile-up

KULAI, Sept 18 — A 19-year-old man was killed and several others were injured in a crash involving four motorcycles,…
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Pahang teacher loses over RM340,000 in phone scam

KUANTAN, Sept 18 — A teacher lost RM340,500 after falling for a phone scam involving syndicate members posing as an…
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Court grants interim injunction barring Defence Ministry, minister from commenting on death of UTM Palapes cadet Syamsul Haris

SHAH ALAM, Sept 18 — The High Court here today issued an interim injunction preventing the Defence Minister and the…
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Twelve-year-old boy killed by crocodile while setting fishing net in Sarawak village

KUCHING, Sept 18 — A 12-year-old boy is believed to have been attacked by a crocodile in Kampung Empila, Kota…
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Malaysia tests passport-free border crossing at Johor-Singapore checkpoints from Sept 22

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Malaysia will begin a trial run of its National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) on Sept…
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‘Democracy is about being questioned, criticised’: PM Anwar urges Asean lawmakers to embrace scrutiny

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called on Southeast Asian elected representatives to embrace…
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What counts as bullying? Govt to define it clearly as first step to action, says Azalina

SHAH ALAM, Sept 18 — Establishing a clear and precise definition of bullying will be among the key areas of…
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Exco: Johor aims to increase fresh milk output up to 15 million litres by 2027

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 18 — Johor is expected to produce nine million litres of fresh milk per year by next…
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Zara Qairina’s warden: ‘Kak M’ bullying was in May, ‘Tomboy’ away in Perlis during fall

 KOTA KINABALU, Sept 18 — The chief warden of the school where 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir fell to her death…
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MACC needs stronger data analysis to shape anti-graft policies, says Azam Baki

SEPANG, Sept 18 — Empirical research and accurate data analysis are key to developing sustainable, evidence-based national policies and reinforcing…
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MACC widens counter-setting probe to families, associates of arrested officers

SEPANG, Sept 18 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is now examining the financial records of family members and close…
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Ops Purple: Customs confiscates 32 cars worth RM8.45m in KL warehouse raid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — The Customs Department (JKDM) here seized 32 imported vehicles of various makes worth over RM8.45…
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‘I tried to save her’: Chief warden breaks down in Zara Qairina inquest, says he did his best but was vilified by internet users

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 18 — The chief warden of SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha broke down in the Coroner’s Court today…
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In Kelantan, man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting six-year-old girl while wearing a cartoon costume

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — A man wearing a cartoon costume pleaded guilty at the Sessions Court in Kota Bharu…
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Anwar to visit Sabah tomorrow to monitor worsening flood situation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will go to Sabah tomorrow to check on the…