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Six months’ jail for 29-year-old Manir peeping tom

KUALA NERUS, Oct 5 — A worker was sentenced to six months’ jail by the Magistrate’s Court here today after…
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Two burnt to death after car catches fire in Kepala Batas crash, police seek witnesses

KEPALA BATAS, Oct 5 — Police are seeking information from the public regarding a fatal accident involving two individuals along…
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Not a concession: Foreign minister says signing Israeli release form was to get Malaysians home faster

SEREMBAN, Oct 5 — The decision requiring Malaysians who joined the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) mission to sign the ‘Request…
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Blind retiree in Terengganu loses over RM430,000 life savings after scammers pressure him with fake insurance, money laundering claims

KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 5 — A 73-year-old retiree lost RM431,742 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate.Kuala Terengganu police…
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Bukit Kajang toll crash claims second life as civil servant dies in ICU

PETALING JAYA, Oct 5 — Police today confirmed the death of another victim involved in the recent accident at the…
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Bullying in schools must be tackled through education, not punishment, says Fadhlina

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Oct 5 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has emphasised that the issue of bullying in schools must…
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Fadhlina: Return of Global Sumud Flotilla volunteers shows strength of Malaysia’s diplomacy under Anwar

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Oct 5 — The release of all Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) volunteers, who were detained by Israeli forces, signifies…
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Pasir Puteh kidnapping probe widens as police extend remand against eight suspects in RM150,000 ransom case

KOTA BHARU, Oct 5 — The seven men and one woman arrested on suspicion of kidnapping a man in Pasir…
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MOE to enhance safety at school sports after student’s death at rugby tournament, says Fadhlina

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Oct 5 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) will prioritise overall safety measures in organising school sports activities to…
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Teo urges Malaysians to stand behind Gaza flotilla volunteers, calls mission a symbol of peace

KULAI, Oct 5 — Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching has urged all parties to strongly support the Global Sumud Flotilla…
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Flood evacuees rise in Kedah, stable in Johor; thunderstorms forecast across Perak Sunday afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — The number of flood evacuees in Kedah increased this morning, while the situation in Perak…
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Education Ministry completes safety audits at over 700 schools, says investigation still ongoing into Standard Four boy’s death in toilet

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Oct 5 — The Education Ministry (MoE) has completed safety audits at more than 700 schools nationwide so…
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From mining site to Unesco rainforest: FRIM marks 40 years and charts next 40

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — After four decades since its establishment, the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) will further…
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High education minister hopes for budget boost as PM set to unveil new measures under new 2026–2035 plan

TANJONG MALIM, Oct 5 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) anticipates a higher allocation will be provided to the…
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Defending Pitas, Ruddy Awah vows bigger win for GRS as polls near, promises better homes, power and flood relief

PITAS, Oct 5 — Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji confirmed Pitas Assemblyman Dato’ Sri Dr Ruddy Awah as the Gabungan…
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KDM targets 36 seats in Sabah polls as deputy chief Wetrom gives up Bandau for Matunggong hometown

KOTA MARUDU, Oct 5 — Bandau assemblyman Datuk Wetrom Bahanda has confirmed he will not defend his Bandau seat in…
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Hajiji rolls out Pitas projects with jobs boost and housing aid for newlyweds ahead of Sabah state poll

PITAS, Oct 5 —  Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor has announced an increase in the number of Rumah…
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Hopes and dreams rekindle as two Sarawak-born children finally get a shot at school life with ICs

SIBU, Oct 5 — Ten-year-old Rovina Rata, who has been living without documentation, is eagerly waiting for the day she…
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Abang Jo calls on Sarawak to dream big and rise like China through technology

KUCHING, Oct 5 — Sarawak must learn from China’s transformation by embracing new technology to strengthen its economy, said Premier…
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Political stability trumps numbers, Sabah Pakatan chief says, seeks to keep Api-Api and Inanam for PKR

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 5 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) is not seeking a large number of seats in its seat-sharing pact…
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Sustaining our heritage, one dish at a time — Dalilawati Zainal

OCTOBER 5 — When nasi lemak, roti canai and teh tarik were officially recognised by UNESCO in 2024 as part…
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Tiong clarifies Tourism Malaysia not involved in dinner serving alcohol at Global Travel Meet

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has clarified that Tourism Malaysia…
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Eastern Sabah on high alert as state gears up for elections

TAWAU, Oct 5 — The Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) is beefing up security in the eastern region of Sabah…
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What is kidfluencing? Experts, parents discuss ethics of monetising online children’s content

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — A 10-year-old girl is photographed dressed in full designer clothing made for children, and then posts…
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Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla with nine Malaysians, medical aid and baby food enters danger zone, braces for possible interception

SERDANG, Oct 4 — The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) humanitarian mission, with nine Malaysians aboard, is expected to reach the…
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Police record 35 statements over death of Year Four pupil in Senawang school

SEREMBAN, Oct 4 — Police have recorded statements from 35 individuals so far in connection with last Wednesday’s incident, in which…
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Johorean cyclist Nur Aiman brings Malaysia back to LTdL podium after five years

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 4 — National cyclist Muhammad Nur Aiman Rosli of the Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG) ended Malaysia’s five-year…
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PM Anwar: Malaysians on Gaza mission held by Israel now free, flying home soon after Istanbul health checks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — The 23 Malaysians in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) mission who have been detained by…