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Quake in Sumatra, tremors felt in Penang but MetMalaysia says no tsunami threat

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck northern Sumatra, Indonesia earlier this afternoon, sending tremors across the…
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Anxiety? Shake it off of me: Young Malaysians sign up for PLKN 3.0 challenges as national service resumes

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — A sense of excitement and nervousness filled the air during the registration for the National…
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Amanah dismisses Melaka state election strategy as threat to unity government, assures ongoing negotiations

KOTA BARU, May 11 — The proposal of 14 Barisan Nasional (BN) + 14 Pakatan Harapan (PH) strategy in the…
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Mattress factory and recycling plant gutted by fire in Butterworth, with no casualties reported

BUTTERWORTH, May 11 — A mattress factory and a recycling plant in Kampung Tok Sani in the Sungai Lokan Industrial…
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Driver killed in fiery Shah Alam crash after 4WD hits tree

SHAH ALAM, May 10 — The charred remains of a man was found inside a four-wheel-drive when the vehicle that…
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Massive fire guts paint factory in Simpang Ampat, no casualties reported

BUKIT MERTAJAM, May 10 — A paint manufacturing factory on Jalan Permatang Tinggi, Simpang Ampat, was destroyed in a fire…
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Seremban cops nab 10 after man assaulted over alleged grudge in Kampung Sentosa Jaya

SEREMBAN, May 10 — Police have arrested 10 male suspects to assist investigations into an assault case believed to have…
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Amirudin Shari to defend PKR vice-president post

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has confirmed his intention to defend his vice-president’s…
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National Service Training Programme 3.0 Series 2/2025 begins tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — A total of 550 trainees will begin the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 Series…
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Medical costs, repairs still a worry for some residents after gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights

SUBANG JAYA, May 10 — Some residents affected by the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights claim they are still…
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Penang prepares to welcome 10,000 devotees for Wesak Day parade and prayers

GEORGE TOWN, May 10 — The final preparations for Wesak Day celebration on Monday are underway in Penang, with more…
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Abang Johari: Sarawak’s growth hinges on continued federal support

MIRI, May 10 — Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said the state government’s efforts to accelerate comprehensive development…
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At forum, law experts say JAC good for Malaysia, suggest limiting PM’s role in judges’ selection, appointments

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) — a panel which filters candidates to be judges based…
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Fears escalate in Batu Pahat village as three crocodiles are caught in a week, including one with 53 eggs

BATU PAHAT, May 10 — Villagers of Kampung Parit Gantong here are living in fear of crocodiles after three of…
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PDRM on high alert with 6,200 personnel for Asean summit security, elite units on standby

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is deploying nearly 6,200 officers and personnel to ensure security…
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Body found on rocks near Miri beach, police rule out foul play for now

MIRI, May 10 — Police are investigating the discovery of a male body found lodged between rocks along the beach…
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Zaliha: PKR election heats up with 251 candidates, president and Youth chief posts remain uncontested

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — A total of 251 candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for Parti Keadilan…
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Padang Besar fishing outing ends in tragedy as 25-year-old engineer drowns in lake

KANGAR, May 10 — A 25-year-old engineer drowned yesterday in the Timah Tasoh Freshwater Lake near Beseri, Padang Besar, after…
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Rehda warns of urban decay turning KL flats into slums, calls for urgent renewal efforts

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — Urban renewal must be prioritised to protect public health and ensure the safety of communities,…
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No factionalism in PKR, just team Anwar, Ramanan insists amid Nurul Izzah-Rafizi contest

BUTTERWORTH, May 10 — Despite intense competition for key positions in the party elections for the 2025-2028 term, PKR remains…
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Loke: Russian e-hailing apps InDrive, Maxim ordered to cease operations over permit, insurance violations

JOHOR BARU, May 9 — The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has issued letters to cease operations to two Russian…
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Siti Nurhaliza pays courtesy call on PM Anwar, talks arts, youth and cultural relevance

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today received a courtesy visit from Biduanita Negara Datuk…
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Rafizi says welcomes fight for PKR deputy presidency, announces ‘reformasi revival’ tour

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has confirmed that he will defend his PKR deputy president post…
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Azam Baki gets one-year extension as MACC chief

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — Tan Sri Azam Baki has been reappointed as Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission…
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High Court rules ‘vexatious litigant’ son can’t file new lawsuits against ex-MCA sec-gen father and 10 firms without court leave

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — The High Court has declared Datuk Seri Andrew Kam Tai Yeow a “vexatious litigant” due…
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From racehorses to retail: Perak Turf Club’s stables get second life as Asia’s first ‘stable market’

The Perak Turf Club in Ipoh is repurposing its long-unused horse stables into Asia’s first ‘stable market’, blending heritage with…
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New rule requires Malaysian employers to escort foreign workers out — or risk losing hiring quotas

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Employers in Malaysia must now personally oversee the departure of their foreign workers at international…
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Anwar urges full government coordination ahead of Asean Summit in KL

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants close coordination between all government ministries and agencies…