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Key witness in Guan Eng’s graft trial seeks police protection after machete attack ahead of testimony, wants family protected

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — Datuk Seri G Gnanaraja, a key prosecution witness in the ongoing corruption trial involving a…
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Housewife charged with holding 205 Malaysian passports, fake and stolen MyKad in Puchong raid

SHAH ALAM, Aug 7 — A 41-year-old housewife pleaded not guilty at the Magistrates’ Court here today to three charges…
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Malaysian Flying Academy aircraft on training flight skids off Melaka Airport runway, pilot injured

MELAKA, Aug 7 — The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) confirmed an incident involving a Piper PA-28-181 aircraft, with…
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Fadhlina says boarding schools still safe after Bung Moktar’s accusation, pledges tougher anti-bullying measures

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Aug 7 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has given assurance that all fully residential schools across the country…
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‘Fewer accidents benefit all’: Reward safe riders instead of punishing delays, Loke tells delivery industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today called on local delivery companies and insurance providers to reward responsible…
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Housewife charged with murder of adopted baby girl in Cheras condo

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — A housewife was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of her…
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Nancy Shukri shares final stages of Malaysia’s strategic care plan with focus on ageing population and long-term care services

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — The Strategic Framework and Care Action Plan in Malaysia 2026-2030, currently being developed by the…
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After Mandarin option surfaces, APAD warns e-hailing firms against language-based bookings

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has warned that it will not tolerate any language-based…
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Ampang court fines air-conditioning technician RM30,000 for beating pet dog ‘Lucky’

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — A man who went viral for beating his pet dog, ‘Lucky’, with a wooden stick…
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Penang targets diners and eateries in smoking crackdown, 2,647 fines issued so far

SEBERANG PERAI, Aug 7 — Penang is stepping up enforcement against smoking at eateries, targeting both patrons and restaurant-operators who…
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Anwar stresses Malaysia’s commitment to helping resolve Thailand-Cambodia border tensions

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 — Malaysia will continue to play the role of facilitator in helping to resolve the border issue…
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Health Ministry to issue permanent appointment letters to 4,352 Medical Officer candidates by August 18

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 — A total of 4,352 candidates for Grade UD10 Medical Officer posts will receive offer letters for…
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Lim Hui Ying: Monthly pension-style payouts for EPF members only apply to new joiners, with voluntary opt-in for current contributors

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — The proposed implementation of monthly pension-style payments for Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members, announced during…
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BNPL debt hits RM3.8b in Malaysia, but default rates remain low, says Deputy Finance Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — A total of 168,967 ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ (BNPL) account holders, or 2.6 per cent…
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Perak MB: Lumut’s RGT3 project part of Perak’s job creation drive, will generate 3,000 jobs

IPOH, Aug 7 — Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the country’s third regasification terminal (RGT3), which will…
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PM Anwar: Too soon to say if students should finish school at 16 to join workforce earlier

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said it is too early to decide whether students…
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Released from prison in July, Kelantan man now held over suspected murder of father

MACHANG, Aug 7 — A 39-year-old man has been remanded for seven days to assist in the investigation into the…
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Police bail for teens over viral video feeding chicken bones to homeless man

SEREMBAN, Aug 7 — Three teenagers believed to be involved in a viral video showing them giving leftovers to a…
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Tengku Zafrul: No formal US tariff yet on Malaysia-made chips

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — Malaysia has sought clarification from the United States on a proposed 100% tariff on semiconductor…
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Father formally charged with murder of six-year-old son found buried in Jempol

JELEBU, Aug 7 — A father was charged in the Magistrate’s Court today with the murder of his six-year-old son…
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DBKL seizes illegal stalls blocking public paths in Desa Melawati, Desa Setapak

KUALA LUMPUR — City Hall (DBKL) officers seized equipment from nine unlicensed business operators in Desa Melawati and Desa Setapak…
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Budget 2026 to focus on competitiveness, MSMEs and governance as first step in 13th Malaysia Plan, says Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, August 7 — The 2026 Budget, which will be tabled this October in the Dewan Rakyat, marks the first…
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JPJ seizes four luxury cars including Mercedes S400 a China national drove with no insurance for a year

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) seized four luxury vehicles, including a Mercedes-Benz and a Toyota…
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Perak MB encourages AI adoption in Islamic affairs, highlights digital initiatives

IPOH, August 7 — Muslims should not view artificial intelligence (AI) as a threat but as an opportunity, provided it…
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Zara Qairina’s mum to give phone with audio clips to Kota Kinabalu police

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — The mother of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir will submit her mobile phone containing audio…
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AKPS nabs Indian national trying to smuggle 2,500 turtles through KLIA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) intercepted a wildlife smuggling operation at Kuala…
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Anwar wants MCMC to investigate Muhyiddin’s denial of defending foreigners in RON95 subsidy issue

 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)…
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Man dumps Mercedes after fatal crash with teen motorcyclist in Seremban (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — Police are searching for a man who abandoned his Mercedes-Benz car that was involved in…