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Chinese tourists arrested in Semporna after using fake bomb threat to change flight seats

TAWAU, Sept 24 — Police detained a Chinese couple on Monday for allegedly sending a threatening email claiming that there…
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Malaysia sets benchmark with FGV’s certified digital weighbridge system to secure palm oil trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Every truckload of palm oil fresh fruit bunches begins its journey at the weighbridge. For…
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‘It’s OK to be not OK’: Malaysians urged to seek professional help for depression and anxiety, not rely on ChatGPT

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Instead of asking ChatGPT or Google for help with anxiety or depression, you should seek professional…
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Crocodile captured in sea off Teluk Bahang, handed to Perhilitan (VIDEO)

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 23 - A crocodile was spotted on the beach in Teluk Bahang near a hotel at about…
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PM Anwar: Stability and prudent financial management key to Malaysia’s growth

DILI (Timor-Leste), Sept 23 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia’s ability to maintain political stability and prudent…
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Johor exco confident that NIISe passport-free border crossing initiative will ease congestion despite initial challenges

JOHOR BAHRU Sept 23 — In an effort to better promote the National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe) passport-free border crossing…
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RON95: No restrictions for now on when, how many times you pump petrol but govt will monitor for Budi95 abuse/profiteering

SHAH ALAM, Sept 23 — The Budi95 subsidy scheme will have no restrictions on how many times you can fill…
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Telcos launch federated number verification API for banks, online retailers to combat fraud

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — CelcomDigi Bhd, Maxis Bhd, U Mobile Sdn Bhd, Telekom Malaysia Bhd and YTL Communications Sdn…
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Body found in car parked for two months near Diamond Square, Setapak

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — Police have confirmed the discovery of a body inside a car near Diamond Square, Setapak, here…
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‘Heinous and despicable’: Welder gets 28 years, nine strokes for raping, sodomising daughter

SIBU, Sept 23 — A welder was sentenced by the Sessions Court here today to a total of 28 years’…
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Road closures around Merdeka Stadium this Saturday for Sultan of Selangor Cup

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — Major roads around Merdeka Stadium here will be closed and diverted in stages from 2 pm…
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Power fault disrupts MRT Putrajaya Line, Rapid KL deploys shuttle buses

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — Train services on the MRT Putrajaya Line are experiencing significant delays following a power supply…
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Perak lecturer and husband accused of running RM52.9m fraudulent goat scheme

IPOH, Sept 22 — A married couple was charged in the Sessions Court here today with 75 counts of unlicensed…
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Starbucks sacks KLIA barista for calling tourist ‘bodoh’ in viral video

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — Starbucks Malaysia has fired a barista after a video went viral showing her muttering “bodoh”…
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Tengku Zafrul: Asean competition deal shows bloc’s commitment to integrity and governance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — The signing of the Asean Framework Agreement on Competition (AFAC) sends a powerful message to the…
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Trio caught with Malayan tiger carcass in Perodua Alza jailed seven years, fined RM250,000 each

KOTA TINGGI, Sept 23 — Three men, including two brothers, were sentenced by the Sessions Court here today to seven…
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ICRC urges Malaysia, Asean to boost humanitarian law commitment amid rising crises

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has called on Asean member states to…
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Barred from entering Sabah, businessman Albert Tei accuses Hajiji of protecting corrupt YBs

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 23 — Barred from entering Sabah, businessman Datuk Albert Tei will seek court assistance to enter Sabah…
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Malaysia finally says yes to RV rentals — Your 2026 road trip dreams just got wheels

KAJANG, Sept 23 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has agreed to allow Recreational Vehicle (RV) services to be licensed…
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Sabah CM defends ban on Albert Tei, says state has absolute right to block entry

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 23 — Defending the move to block businessman Datuk Albert Tei from entering Sabah, chief minister Datuk…
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Rising insurance and food prices push Malaysia inflation higher in August 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — Malaysia’s inflation increased 1.3 per cent in August 2025, with the index points standing at…
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Penang set for major boost with new Singapore flight, more Hong Kong services

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 23 — Penang’s tourism sector is set for a significant boost, with Batik Air launching a new…
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Court allows two Sabah assemblymen accused of taking bribes from businessman Albert Tei to retrieve passports pending trial

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 23 — The Corruption Court here has agreed to allow two assemblymen accused of  bribing businessman Datuk…
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Govt to tighten RON95 subsidy controls, limit daily use and cap at 300 litres

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 23 — The government will introduce several control measures to ensure RON95 petrol subsidies are properly targeted…
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Amir Hamzah urges taxpayers to prepare early for e-invoicing rollout

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 23 — Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has urged taxpayers not to delay or…
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Home minister: Over 40,000 MyKad chip replacements after fee waiver

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution today said applications to replace damaged MyKad chips have risen…
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Australian police officer charged over Hannah Thomas eye injury during pro-Palestine protest

SYDNEY, Sept 23 — An Australian police officer has been charged with assault over the arrest of Hannah Thomas, who…
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Over 13 million Malaysians have redeemed SARA RM100 credit, says finance minister 

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 23 — Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said more than 13 million people have…