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New education council to chart Malaysia’s future in the age of AI

NILAI, Oct 3 — The National Education Council (MPN), expected to be established this year, is hoped to shed new…
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Khazanah investment chief refutes rare earths partnership with China

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Khazanah Nasional Bhd has denied news reports suggesting it is in talks with China over…
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Pahang cops nab Malaysian and Cambodian for suspected ECRL cable theft, ‘Musang’ and ‘Sepet’ on the run

TEMERLOH, Oct 3 — Police have arrested a 30-year-old Malaysian and a 28-year-old Cambodian suspected of stealing cables from the…
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Lawyers step in to defend 23 Malaysians held by Israel in Gaza flotilla mission

SEPANG, Oct 3 — Lawyers from the Legal Centre for Arab Minority Rights in Israel (ADALAH) have begun consultations to…
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Pasir Gudang gas leak leaves two dead, one fighting for life

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 3 — Two operators died while another is still receiving treatment at a hospital after inhaling toxic…
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Fisheries Dept say Budi95 fuel perks intact for fishermen, adds savings too

MUAR, Oct 3 — The government’s move to implement targeted fuel subsidies does not affect the original subsidies currently enjoyed…
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Five Malaysians, one Bruneian back home from Gaza aid flotilla mission after falling ill

SEPANG, Oct 3 — Five Malaysians and one Bruneian who were previously involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) humanitarian…
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Malakoff says all workers safe after overnight fire guts 70pc of at Tanjung Bin power plant

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 3 — Malakoff Corporation Bhd today confirmed that no fatalities or injuries were reported following a fire…
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Malaysian court blocks PetroSaudi’s Tarek Obaid from trading Palantir stock as 1MDB asset freeze widens

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — The Malaysian High Court has barred PetroSaudi International Ltd (PSI) and its director Tarek Obaid…
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Mechanic pleads not guilty to RM2.1m gang robbery of Chinese national in Bukit Damansara

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — A mechanic pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court today to a charge of gang robbery…
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PM tells banks: Go grassroots with financial literacy, schools can’t do it all

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today called on banks to go beyond schools and…
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Socso’s big sugar bill: RM421m lost yearly to diabetes-linked payouts, says HR minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — The Social Security Organisation (Socso) is paying out nearly US$100 million (RM421 million) a year…
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Anwar seeks Erdogan’s help to bring home Malaysians detained in Gaza flotilla raid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Malaysia has sought the assistance of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to repatriate Malaysian volunteers in…
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Mohamad Zainal assumes role as Sarawak police chief, pays first visit to Abang Johari

KUCHING, Oct 3 — Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today received a courtesy visit from the…
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High Court dismisses appeal by Kampung Sungai Baru residents over eviction order

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — The High Court today dismissed an appeal by 23 residents of Kampung Sungai Baru to set…
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Indonesian woman and young son killed after being swept away in Tongod floods

KINABATANGAN, Oct 3 — A mother and son were swept away and killed in a flash flood at Kampung Bangkulut, Tongod,…
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Chief Justice says rise of AI poses new challenges for judiciary but cannot replace human wisdom

PETALING JAYA, Oct 3 — The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) poses one of the most pressing ‘res nova’ or…
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Armizan: Revised fuel pricing mechanism soon to ensure viability of petrol stations

CYBERJAYA, Oct 3 — The government will announce a revised rate for the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM) soon to ensure the…
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Sinkhole forces closure of Jalan Merbau in Miri city centre

MIRI, Oct 3 — A large sinkhole estimated to be more than one-metre deep has appeared along Jalan Merbau in…
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Malaysia-China rare earths project? Khazanah says no comment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Khazanah Nasional Bhd has remained non-committal on news reports that Malaysia and China are in…
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Nearly a month on, police await AGC’s call on charges after Kg Sungai Baru eviction clash

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Police are awaiting further instructions from the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) over the violent commotion that…
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Malaysia secures seventh straight term on ICAO Council with record votes

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Malaysia has been successfully re-elected to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council as a…
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Hajiji announces RM4.2b Jesselton Docklands to reshape KK waterfront into global tourism hub

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 3 — The RM4.2 billion Jesselton Docklands waterfront development is expected to be a catalyst for Sabah’s…
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Pasir Gudang motorcyclist crushed under bus after crash with van

PASIR GUDANG, Oct 3 — A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed after he was dragged under a bus following a crash…
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Penang launches RM30m AI-powered digital twin to boost city management

 GEORGE TOWN, Oct 3 — The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) today launched its Virtual Island of Penang (VIP) platform,…
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King hails Malaysian role in Global Sumud Flotilla, hopes volunteers freed soon

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia has described the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) as…
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Patient care at risk if insurers dictate anaesthesia, warns medical academy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — The Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (AMM) has raised concern over a directive by a…
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Malaysian embassy in Amman moves to secure legal protection for flotilla detainees

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — The Embassy of Malaysia in Amman has held a meeting with the Malaysian legal team in…