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Anwar: Interception of Global Sumud Flotilla shows Israel’s contempt for global conscience

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has denounced ed Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud…
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E-hailing drivers and boat owners to get Budi95 petrol subsidy from Oct 15

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 2 — The government has agreed to grant full-time e-hailing drivers additional eligibility for the Budi Madani RON95…
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What if the police arrest you in Malaysia? Can you call or WhatsApp your family and lawyer?

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Imagine this: You are having a party in your house with friends, and suddenly a group…
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Home minister: Autogates to be rolled out at 123 entry points in Malaysia from Q2 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The installation of automatic gates at Malaysia’s entry points, under the supervision of the Border…
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MetMalaysia: 6.9 quake hits Leyte in Philippines, tremors felt in Sandakan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — A strong earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale struck Leyte, the Philippines, at 9.59pm…
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Malaysian fixer pleads guilty in UK’s record-breaking RM31b Bitcoin fraud case, faces RM91m recovery bid

LONDON, Oct 1 — UK authorities are trying to recover £16.2 million (RM91.7 million) from a Malaysian fixer at the…
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‘Big sharks’ first, then ‘ikan bilis’: Govt aims to eradicate corruption, abuse of power within two to three years, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The government is targeting to clean up all forms of abuse of power and the…
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Fatal Bukit Kajang toll crash: Lorry driver freed on bail as probe continues

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The lorry driver remanded to assist investigations into last Saturday’s fatal accident at the Bukit…
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Lorry skids into opposite lane, kills police officer and injures two in Gerik crash

IPOH, Oct 1 — A police officer was killed and two others were injured in an accident involving two trailer…
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Malaysia sends rescue team with K9 units to Philippines after deadly quake

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — A total of 77 members of the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) will…
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PM Anwar: Malaysia mourns with Philippines after Cebu earthquake

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Malaysia has conveyed its condolences and sympathies to the government and people of the Philippines…
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Finance Minister II: Budget 2026 to include high-value projects, framed to boost economy

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 2 — Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said yesterday that Budget 2026 will aim to…
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JPJ completes probe into Bukit Kajang toll crash that killed baby, report sent to minister

HULU SELANGOR, Oct 2 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has completed its report on the fatal crash at the…
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Fahmi: Global Sumud Flotilla to enter Gaza red zone tonight

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 2 — The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) humanitarian mission currently sailing in international waters is expected to enter…
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On MACC’s 58th anniversary, Anwar launches ‘Keep Malaysia Clean’ in sweeping drive against corruption

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has officially launched a national-level anti-corruption advocacy programme, ‘Keep Malaysia…
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Sabah STAR ready to quit GRS if coalition seals pact with Pakatan, says Kitingan

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 1 — Sabah STAR president Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan has said that his party will leave the…
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BNM wants those seeking cash loans over RM100,000 to sit through Money Management 101

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Malaysians seeking personal loans over RM100,000 will be required to attend a mandatory financial education…
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JPJ says caught 3,148 Singapore vehicles without VEP since July

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued 3,148 summonses with fines worth a total of…
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In Perak, missing woman’s body, motorcycle found in Selama ditch after three weeks

IPOH, Oct 1 — The body of an elderly woman was found together with a motorcycle in a ditch by…
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Former defence chief Mohamed Hashim Mohd Ali to be laid to rest with full military honours tonight

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Former Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Tun Dr Mohamed Hashim Mohd Ali, who died…
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Federal Court fixes Dec 4 for appeal on Isa Samad’s RM3.09m corruption acquittal

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The prosecution’s appeal hearing against the acquittal of former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa…
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Fahmi: Meta denies Malaysiakini Facebook takedown, fake accounts linked to Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said today that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has denied…
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‘Don’t worry about us’: Malaysian activist updates as Global Sumud Flotilla continues Gaza mission

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) remains stable and continues its journey to Gaza, with participants…
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MACC ropes in international firms to inspect 18,000 seized tyres in Ops Grip

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — International tyre manufacturers will help inspect and verify the authenticity of about 18,000 tyres seized…
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Perak to ban vape sales statewide from January 2026

IPOH, Oct 1 — The Perak government will implement a ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes or vapes in…
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MACC wins forfeiture of RM169m cash linked to ex-PM Ismail Sabri

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The government has successfully forfeited over RM169 million in cash allegedly belonging to former prime…
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Global Sumud Flotilla nears Gaza, goes on high alert amid drone activity

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) mission vessels are on full alert following reports of increased…
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Azam Baki: PM backs Deferred Prosecution Agreement framework in MACC’s anti-corruption, asset recovery push

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 — The federal government’s Special Cabinet Committee on National Governance has agreed to table the Deferred Prosecution…