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Outdated gear under scrutiny in 22nd Regiment commando’s death off Kuantan, says Army chief

LENGGONG, July 29 — The Malaysian Army is still conducting an internal investigation into the death of a 22nd Commando…
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MRT Corp aims to keep Penang Mutiara LRT cost under RM16b amid rising expenses

GEORGE TOWN, July 29 — Total expenditure for the Penang Mutiara LRT Line will be capped at RM16 billion, despite…
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Selangor’s rice bowl: Sabak Bernam leads in crop, cash and land; chief statistician says youth needed to sustain sector

KLANG, July 29 — Sabak Bernam has been confirmed as Selangor’s primary rice-producing district, based on findings from the 2024…
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Post-mortem confirms six-year-old Johor boy buried in Jempol strangled with cable tie; police recover hoe used to dig grave

REMBAU, July 29 — Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd Yussof confirmed that a six-year-old boy whose body…
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Johor cop dies on way to work in Skudai after driver runs red light

JOHOR BAHRU, July 29 — A policewoman died following a two-vehicle collision at Kilometer 28 on Jalan Gelang Patah-Pendas near…
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Bomba backs AGC appeal against influencer brothers’ one-month jail, RM1,500 fine for false report on volunteer fireman

MARANG, July 29 — The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) is leaving it to the Attorney General’s Chambers…
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Malaysia stays calm, committed to legal route on Sulawesi Sea dispute, Anwar says in Jakarta visit

JAKARTA, July 29 — Malaysia has never adopted an aggressive stance in addressing maritime border issues with Indonesia, including the…
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Dewan Rakyat passes Cross-Border Insolvency Bill to boost investor confidence

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — The enactment of the Cross-Border Insolvency Bill 2025 is expected to support Malaysia’s long-term goal…
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Dozens held in Jalan Masjid India Immigration raid — some tried to evade arrest as shoppers

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — The Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) arrested 171 foreign nationals in a one-hour enforcement operation…
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Vape retailers oppose total ban, want stricter enforcement and inclusion in policy talks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — Malaysia’s vape retail industry is calling for improved enforcement of existing regulations rather than a…
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PAS MP urged to apologise for mocking Malaysia’s role in Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — PAS Information chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari has been urged to issue a public apology to…
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Parking e-compound system for Miri to be launched on August 18, says mayor

MIRI, July 29 — Miri City Council (MCC) will launch the parking e-compound system this Aug 18, at Marina Phase…
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RTS Link project hits major milestone with completion of Bukit Chagar ICQC structure

JOHOR BAHRU, July 29 — The construction of the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project reached a major…
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Don’t panic: Cannon fire, road closures expected for Warriors Day in Putrajaya

PUTRAJAYA, July 28 — The public has been advised not to be alarmed by the sound of cannon fire and…
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Struggling as a caregiver? Here’s how you can navigate care work in Malaysia with subsidies, support and respite services

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — Care work is not something new in Malaysia especially when the country is on track to…
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She went back for her belongings — and never came out: Police suspect foul play in fatal Segamat fire

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Police suspect foul play in the case of a 70-year-old woman found burnt to death…
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Johor to revoke licences of car wash operators who reject locals for Singaporeans

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — Local authorities in Johor Bahru will be instructed to revoke the business licences of car…
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Bukit Puchong kidnapping: Two brothers charged after viral abduction video

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Two brothers claimed trial at the Shah Alam Magistrates’ Court today to charges of kidnapping…
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First offence: Loke says Maxim, InDrive given chance to fix compliance issues

ALOR SETAR, July 28 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has issued a stern warning to e-hailing operators, Aist Malaysia…
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Malaysia gets first woman Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak, fills all top judicial posts

PUTRAJAYA, July 28 — Federal Court judge Datuk Abu Bakar Jais was sworn in today as the President of the…
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Penang welfare department rescues 20 children, including baby, from shady warehouse ‘centre’

GEORGE TOWN, July 28 — The Penang State Welfare Department (JKM) rescued 20 children, including a 15-day-old baby girl, in…
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Court dismisses lawsuit by sisters seeking declaration they were never Muslim

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — The High Court in Shah Alam here has dismissed a lawsuit from twin sisters contesting…
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Ex-CJ Tengku Maimun says Federal Court was free of pressure during her tenure, cites dissenting decisions as proof

PUTRAJAYA, July 28 — Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat today dismissed the idea that she had influenced Federal Court decisions…
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‘I stick to my speech’: Ex-judge Abdul Rahman Sebli stands by bombshell farewell claim of pressure on the bench

PUTRAJAYA, July 28 — Fresh off his retirement as Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak, Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Sebli…
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Rights group hails Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire a victory for Asean, says shows power of dialogue

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Former senator Mohd Yusmadi Mohd Yusoff today congratulated Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for…
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In SRC civil suit, Umno insists RM16m from Jendela Pinggiran was bona fide donation, used funds for CSR

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — The High Court here was told today that Umno had no knowledge that the RM16…
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Thailand and Cambodia agree to immediate ceasefire after Malaysia-led talks

The ceasefire will take effect at midnight, local time.Military commanders from Thailand and Cambodia will meet informally at 7am tomorrow.Cambodia…
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Ex-CJ Tengku Maimun says Federal Court was free of pressure during her tenure, dissenting decisions as proof

PUTRAJAYA, July 28 — Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat today dismissed the idea that she had influenced Federal Court decisions…