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Air Selangor: Sungai Way burst pipe repairs to finish by 9pm tonight

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — Work to repair a burst pipe in Sungai Way, near the cable bridge along the…
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eHati probe: Police record statements from 95 individuals so far

SEPANG, Aug 11 — Police have recorded statements from five more individuals, bringing the total to 95, in connection with…
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Malaysians reported safe after 6.1 quake hits Turkiye’s Balikesir province

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — All registered Malaysians, including those in nearby cities such as Izmir and Manisa, have been…
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No one will be spared if bullying or criminal conduct found in UTM Palapes cadet’s death, says higher education minister

SEMENYIH, Aug 11 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has assured that no individual will be protected if investigations…
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‘No stone must be left unturned’: Sabah governor orders full probe into 13-year-old Zara Qairina’s death

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 11 — Head of State Yang diPertua Negeri Sabah Tun Musa Aman said he has ordered a…
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Body of Myanmar ship crewman who fell into Saratok river found, partially eaten by aquatic animals

SARATOK, Aug 11 — The body of a Myanmar crew member who fell into Sungai Krian last Friday has been…
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Penang authorities probe fallen boulder incident on Jalan Tun Sardon

BALIK PULAU, Aug 11 — Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into an incident where a boulder measuring 12 square…
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JPJ: ‘SIS’ number plates up for auction Aug 15 to mark Selangor Sultan’s Silver Jubilee

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) today said it will open online bidding from August 15…
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Bukit Aman task force takes over probe into Zara Qairina’s death

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — A special nine-member task force from the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been…
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RM6.2b project to ease Bukit Merah water woes heads to Cabinet this week, says Perak MB

TELUK INTAN, Aug 11 — The Cabinet paper on the implementation of the water transfer project to Bukit Merah to…
Prosecution wraps up case in Zayn Rayyan child neglect trial

Court of Appeal reserves decision in Indira Gandhi’s suit against IGP, three others over missing daughter

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 11 — The Court of Appeal today reserved its decision on an appeal by kindergarten teacher M. Indira…
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Thailand offers up to RM72,000 compensation to Malaysians burned in Bangkok attack

BANGKOK, Aug 11 — The Thai government will provide compensation to two Malaysian tourists who were set on fire by…
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Nearly 100,000 Malaysians became Singaporeans over past decade, Parliament told

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — A total of 97,318 Malaysians have reportedly renounced their citizenship to become citizens of Singapore…
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Ex-aide to MP arrested for allegedly posting unauthorised video on Facebook

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — Police arrested an MP’s former personal assistant for uploading a video of the MP without…
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Govt launches tougher laws, mobile courts to tackle child sexual crimes and protect victims

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — The government is intensifying efforts to safeguard children from sexual crimes through legislative improvements and…
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Kuching residents brace for overnight water supply disruption from Aug 13 amid pipeline repairs

KUCHING, Aug 11 — Consumers in several areas here are expected to experience low water pressure or a temporary water…
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Hardware shop owner released on bail over upside-down Jalur Gemilang in Kepala Batas

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 11 — The owner of a hardware shop on Jalan Bertam Perdana in Kepala Batas on the…
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China tourist arrivals to Malaysia hit 1.8 million in first five months of 2024, says deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — Nearly 1.8 million tourists from China visited Malaysia between January and May this year, following the…
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Anwar: Malaysia-Senegal trade hit RM1.37 billion last year as nations deepen ties in haj, waqf and halal industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — Malaysia and Senegal are working to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, haj, waqf, and…
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Malaysia to add four gamma water radiation monitors in key islands, Bintulu by year-end

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 11 — The government plans to add four additional Gamma Spectrum Water Monitoring Stations (GSWMS) in Langkawi,…
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Datuk ‘Blade’ sworn in as KL police chief, pledges all-out effort to achieve force’s vision

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — New Kuala Lumpur police chief Commissioner Datuk Fadil Marsus has vowed to continue the work…
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Setiu girl with health issues missing, believed linked to TikTok acquaintance

BANDAR PERMAISURI, Aug 11 — A 12-year-old girl with health issues has been reported missing after failing to return home for…
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Next payout of STR aid starts tomorrow, now helping 8.6 million Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — The third phase of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) will reach 8.6 million Malaysians starting…
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Zahid calls for fresh approach to combat drug abuse amid worrying rise in synthetic drugs

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 10 — A new, non-conventional approach is needed to combat drug abuse in the country, said Deputy Prime Minister…
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Why does misconduct persist behind the uniform? EAIC points toward normalisation of ‘tidak apa’ culture, legislative weakness

The EAIC says misconduct in enforcement agencies persists due to legislative weaknesses that limit its powers to mere recommendations without…
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Policing the enforcers: Who is holding enforcement agencies accountable in the face of misconduct?

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — When those tasked with upholding the law break it themselves, who ensures they are brought…
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Three-wheeler skids into drain, killing 63-year-old disabled man in Seri Iskandar

IPOH, Aug 10 — A disabled man died after the three-wheeler motorcycle he was riding skidded into a drain and…
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Melaka headmaster under investigation for child abuse after student complains of molest to mum, out on police bail

MELAKA, Aug 10 — A school head master has been arrested by police on suspicion of molesting a 12-year-old male…