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Penang says influenza cases stable, no spike detected, monitoring continues

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 — Influenza infections in Penang are still under control and have not shown any significant increase,…
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‘Not fair’: Kelantan govt says girls should be held accountable too in ‘consensual’ statutory rape cases

KOTA BHARU, Sept 24 — The Kelantan government has supported the proposal by the state’s Police Chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff…
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Court upholds conviction of 75-year-old ex-lawyer in RM477,000 CBT case, cuts jail term to two years

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 24 — A 75-year-old former lawyer was sentenced to two years in prison by the Court of Appeal…
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Maju Holdings’ Abu Sahid, ex-company director claim trial to 19 charges involving RM754.6m tied to MEX II highway

SHAH ALAM, Sept 24 — Business tycoon Tan Sri Abu Sahid Mohamed, director of Maju Holdings Sdn Bhd, and former…
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Labourer in Johor claims trial to raping underage sister-in-law

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 24 — A 31-year-old labourer claimed trial in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of…
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Loke says millions with expired licences could miss out on RM1.99 RON95. Here’s how to make sure you don’t

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today issued an urgent call for Malaysians with expired…
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Budi95 to be implemented in stages to prevent petrol subsidy abuse, says Finance Ministry

IPOH, Sept 24 — The phased implementation of the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) initiative is aimed at ensuring a more…
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Petrol stations activate backup plans to ensure smooth Budi95 fuel subsidy rollout

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — The public has been assured that the targeted subsidy programme under the Budi Madani RON95…
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PM’s aide: Government could exclude T15 from RM1.99 RON95 in next phase

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — The government may exclude higher income groups from receiving Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) fuel subsidies…
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High Court rules Teluk Intan man legally Hindu despite IC stating ‘Islam’

IPOH, Sept 24 — The High Court here has reportedly ruled that a 26-year-old Teluk Intan man is legally a…
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Shafie Apdal confirms getting show-cause letter over Zara Qairina inquest remarks

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 24 — Parti Warisan president Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal has been given one week to respond to…
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‘Usual excuses’: Transport minister slams heavy vehicle operators as only 2.7pc comply with speed limiter verification

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today voiced disappointment over the low compliance rate among…
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Housing minister: Auditor-General, MACC ratings to be part of local council star system in 2026

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 24 — The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) will introduce two new indicators under the Local Authority…
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From Rolls Royces to Lamborghinis: Loke tells Tan Sris, politicians and others to settle RM35m luxury car road tax

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today told luxury car owners to renew their road…
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MACC widens Dr Mahathir asset probe to Switzerland after UK investigations

CYBERJAYA, Sept 24 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today confirmed that its probe into the assets of former Prime…
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Police chief rejects US analyst’s claim that Malaysia is a hub for Hamas operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) today denied claims by former US Department of Treasury terrorism…
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KLIA named top Asian megahub and world’s No.1 low-cost hub in global ranking

SINGAPORE, Sept 24 — Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has been named the world’s fourth most internationally connected airport and…
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Papagomo ordered to defend himself over seditious post on Malaysian King

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — The Sessions Court here today ordered blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, better known as…
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Anwar credits Dr Mahathir for Malaysia’s consistent support of Timor-Leste’s Asean bid

DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed gratitude to former prime minister Tun Dr…
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Penang courts Japanese investment with RM5b project showcase, inks logistics MOUs at Osaka Expo

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 — The Penang Development Corporation (PDC) is showcasing RM5 billion worth of development projects at the…
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Nancy Shukri: Kids in underage sexual cases need guidance, not punishment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Children involved in underage sexual relationships, regardless of gender, require guidance and rehabilitation rather than…
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Man charged with double murder of woman, phone trader in Yan housing area

GURUN, Sept 24 — A man was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murders of a woman…
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IGP says tip-off led to MACC prosecutor’s arrest for drug use

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalil Ismail today confirmed that a prosecutor from the…
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IGP: Gang behind viral Kampung Sentosa attack finally caught

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Police have arrested 17 members of a violent organised crime group that had been terrorising…
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Budi95: Your guide to using card, cash, ewallet, and app to unlock your RM1.99 RON95

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Still confused about how to go about redeeming your monthly allocation of Budi95 subsidised petrol?Malay…
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Second team of forensic experts to scrutinise Zara Qairina’s diaries

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 24 — Lawyers in the inquest into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir have engaged a…
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Global Sumud Flotilla says harassed by drone strikes en route to Gaza (VIDEO)

ISTANBUL, Sept 24 — The Global Sumud Flotilla said yesterday that its vessels have come under repeated harassment at sea,…
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Malaysia ranks second in Asean for digital readiness, just behind Singapore in GSMA index

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Malaysia has been ranked second among Asean countries in the inaugural GSMA Digital Nations Index…