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Penang hits back at Kedah’s sovereignty claim: Constitution trumps 200-year-old history

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 11 – The sovereignty of Penang is enshrined in the Federal Constitution, said Penang state exco Wong…
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Cabinet reshuffle solely PM’s call, says Zahid

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 11 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Cabinet reshuffles are the sole prerogative…
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No offences found at Penang petrol stations under Budi95 subsidy, says KPDN

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 11 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has confirmed that no petrol…
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Aeroline, other buses not forced to TBS, must operate from licensed terminals, says transport minister

SEPANG, Nov 11 — Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook dismissed claims today that Aeroline and other express bus operators are…
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Tariff shocks no hurdle: Anwar points to record RM2.235t Jan-Sept trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today cited Malaysia’s trade performance as proof that his…
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Anwar: Malaysia co-ordinating, not dictating, peace talks between Thailand and Cambodia

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Malaysia’s role in the peace negotiations between Thailand and Cambodia is limited to coordination and…
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Malaysia’s 2025 GDP growth likely to exceed projections, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) for 2025 could rise further, underpinned by robust economic performance,…
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Anwar says 1MDB recovery effort making strong progress with latest RM1b inflow

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Malaysia’s efforts to recover funds and assets linked to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) have shown…
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MOF denies claim Petronas takes 95pc of Sabah, Sarawak petroleum revenue

 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has denied claims that Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has taken up…
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Presma: AI, Digitalisation key for mamak restaurants to cut dependence on foreign labour

JOHOR BARU, Nov 11 — The Malaysian Muslim Restaurant Owners Association (Presma) is looking at adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and…
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Govt won’t appeal High Court ruling on Sabah’s 40pc revenue entitlement

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — The federal government has decided not to appeal the Kota Kinabalu High Court’s decision affirming Sabah’s…
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Ronald Kiandee to lead Perikatan’s 41 candidates in Sabah state election

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 11 — Sabah Perikatan Nasional (PN) chief Datuk Ronald Kiandee will lead the coalition’s 41 candidates in…
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Selangor JPJ takes action against 1,926 drivers without proper licences under heavy vehicle operation

SHAH ALAM, Nov 11 — The Selangor Road Transport Department (JPJ) has taken action against 1,926 individuals who did not possess…
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Domestic helper attacks mother and son with knife in Kuantan, both hospitalised

KUANTAN, Nov 11 — A mother and her son were injured after struggling with their domestic helper armed with a knife…
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Capsized boat tragedy in Malaysia-Thailand border waters: Four more bodies found, bringing toll to 16

ALOR SETAR, Nov 11 — The search and rescue (SAR) operation for victims of the boat tragedy in Malaysia-Thailand border…
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Malaysia stands firm on Thailand-Cambodia peace efforts despite border blast, says defence force chief

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to continue supporting the peace process between Thailand and Cambodia…
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Sabah records RM84.3b GDP in 2024, highest since Covid-19, says Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 11 — Sabah’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has shown an encouraging increase from RM77.80 billion in 2020…
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MetMalaysia warns Sabah, coastal areas of strong winds, rough seas as tropical storm Fung-Wong nears South China Sea

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 11 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an advisory regarding the strong tropical storm (Fung-Wong),…
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Kelantan eyes regulated gold panning in Tanah Merah, Jeli under conditional licensing scheme

KOTA BHARU, Nov 11 — The Kelantan government has identified Tanah Merah and Jeli as among the districts with potential…
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Sarawak timber magnate Tiong Hiew King dies at 95

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Tycoon Tan Sri Tiong Hiew King, the founder of Rimbunan Hijau Group, has died, according…
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Ronald Kiandee to lead Perikatan Nasional’s 39 candidates in Sabah state election

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 11 — Sabah Perikatan Nasional (PN) chief Datuk Ronald Kiandee will lead the coalition’s 39 candidates in…
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Bomba sounds alarm over surge in prank emergency calls, cites risk to real rescue missions

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 11 — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) is taking seriously the increase in false emergency calls…
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Love scammers caught red-handed duping Japanese victims from Kajang house

SHAH ALAM, Nov 11 — Selangor police have successfully dismantled a “love scam” syndicate following a raid on Nov 5,…
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Namewee had ‘special relationship’ with dead Taiwanese influencer, KL police confirm

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Local rapper Namewee and the late Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yun Hsi had a “special relationship,”…
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Beyond helmets and seatbelts: Zahid says Malaysia must spark a cultural shift for safer roads

SEPANG, Nov 11 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged all ministries, agencies, industries and…
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One suspect confesses as police nab trio over murder of woman at Bentong estate

KUANTAN, Nov 11 — Pahang police have arrested three foreign men to assist in the investigation into the case of…
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KL mayor: Jalan Bunus incident not a sinkhole, ground settlement to blame

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — City Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif has dismissed fears of another sinkhole in Masjid…
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‘I’ll be your top salesman abroad’: Anwar pledges to promote Perodua after 5.5 millionth car milestone

RAWANG, Nov 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today declared he would act as Perodua’s top salesman when…