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Number of flood victims in Sabah drops to 439, situation in Sarawak remains unchanged

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — The number of flood victims at temporary relief centres (PPS) in Sabah showed a decrease…
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Woman, 73, drowns after jumping into sea near Johor Berjaya Waterfront

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 21 —A 73-year-old woman was found drowned in waters near Berjaya Waterfront, Stulang Laut, here last night.Johor…
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Highways see smooth traffic nationwide this morning as school holidays wrap up

 KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — Traffic flow on all major highways nationwide was reported to be smooth as of 9.30 am…
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Gas leak at ECRL project in Kerteh under control, Fire and Rescue dept says no health risk

MARANG, Sept 21 — The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has confirmed that the gas pipeline leak at the East…
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Police arrest burglary suspect after dramatic highway chase near Tapah

TELUK INTAN, Sept 21 — Police arrested a man believed to be involved in a burglary following an incident at the…
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Two-month-old baby in Ipoh dies after being accidentally smothered by mother

 IPOH, Sept 21 — A two-month-old baby died after being accidentally smothered by his mother in Kampung Sungai Dua Kota Setia, near…
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Finance Ministry to use industry input in 2026 Budget to boost KL as global financial hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — Input from discussions with international industry players on enhancing Kuala Lumpur’s competitiveness as an international financial centre…
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Kota Damansara blaze razes five eateries, cars and motorcycles damaged

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Five eateries were destroyed in a fire at Block C, Gugusan Kesumbar Flats, Jalan Pekaka…
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Traffic obstruction tops offences in Ops PUU, 3,559 notices recorded, says KL deputy police chief

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Traffic obstruction, with 3,559 notices issued, was among the top offences recorded throughout the three…
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Penang MMEA seizes two Thai-operated boats, three tonnes of fish in joint operation

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 20 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) of Penang detained two C-class local fishing vessels operated…
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Nancy tells Chong to focus on Stampin constituents instead of politicising Santubong beer issue

KUCHING, Sept 20 — Santubong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has urged Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen to focus on…
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Bung bills Sabah polls Umno’s ‘final battle’ to reclaim state power

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Sabah Umno chief Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin has billed the coming 17th state election…
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Sin Chew and Sinar Karangkraf can appeal RM100,000 MCMC fines, says deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Sin Chew Media Corporation Bhd and Sinar Karangkraf Sdn Bhd have the right to challenge…
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Zara Qairina inquest week two wrap: Chief warden recounts final night events, denies school negligence

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 20 — The inquest into Zara Qairina Mahathir’s death this week sat for three days and revolved…
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Penang LRT tender still ongoing, no ‘downsize’ in specs, says Loke

BUTTERWORTH, Sept 20 — The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has denied allegations that contractors involved in the Mutiara Line Light…
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Dr Sim: Sarawak mulling licensing for pet cats to curb rabies spread

KUCHING, Sept 20 — The Sarawak government may explore extending pet licensing requirements to cats as part of wider community…
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Perkeso opens sixth dialysis centre in Penang for contributors in northern region

BUTTERWORTH, Sept 20 — The Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) today opened its sixth dialysis centre in the country and the…
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Malaysia could be South-east Asia’s first with a rocket launch site, as space agency sets sights on 2029

SUNGAI BESAR, Sept 20 — Malaysia is poised to become South-east Asia's first nation with its own rocket launch pad…
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MMEA sounds alarm on 336 drowning incidents since 2020, says many lives could have been saved with life jackets

ALOR GAJAH, Sept 20 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) recorded 336 drowning incidents involving 499 victims between 2020…
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Government ready to face RM353m lawsuit over cancelled Black Hawk helicopter lease, says defence minister

KUANTAN, Sept 20 — The government is prepared to face a lawsuit filed by a company over the cancellation of…
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Teen dies after fall at Perak’s Buntong Waterfall, rescuers trek uphill in challenging operation

IPOH, Sept 20 — A 17-year-old boy has died after falling at the Buntong Waterfall here today.Perak Fire and Rescue…
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USM puts RM2.8m on the table so first-in-family B40 students can study worry-free, tuition waived and essentials covered

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 20 — Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) has allocated RM2.8 million in educational assistance for 280 recipients of…
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Flood relief centres in Sabah see fewer evacuees; Sarawak’s Marudi on the rise

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — The number of flood evacuees housed at temporary relief centres in Sabah dropped to 892…
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MMEA hunts smuggling syndicate after two officers injured in boat ramming near Tanjung Rhu

ALOR GAJAH, Sept 20 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) is tracking down a migrant smuggling syndicate involved in…
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Pakatan presses BN and GRS to respect seat-sharing pact in Sabah state elections

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 20 — Caught between its two partners, Pakatan Harapan (PH) has urged Barisan Nasional (BN) and Gabungan…
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Kelantan’s tourism thrives as interstate marriages fuel holiday visits and family stays

KOTA BHARU, Sept 20 — The phenomenon of interstate marriages involving Kelantanese and partners from other states has been identified…
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Fire breaks out in GSC cinema kitchen at IOI City Mall in Putrajaya

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 20 — A fire broke out in the kitchen of a cinema located in a shopping mall here,…
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Can you help? Autistic teen discovered alone on Kesas Highway, police seek relatives

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — The police are seeking the public’s help in locating the family of a teenage boy,…