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Over 48,000 calls on suicidal behaviour made to mental health crisis helpline from 2022 until June this year
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The Mental Health Crisis Helpline, HEAL 15555, received over 48,000 calls related to suicidal behaviour from 2022 until June this year, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. Ahmad Zahid, who is chairman
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Perhilitan arrests six ‘Ninja Turtle Gang’ members, seizes tortoises worth RM246,394
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Malaysian authorities have arrested six members of an international crime ring known as the “Ninja Turtle Gang” and seized about 200 smuggled tortoises and turtles, a wildlife official said Tuesday. Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim, director-general
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Home minister says all police station gates to close from 10pm following Ulu Tiram attack
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — All police stations nationwide have been told to close their gates from 10pm as part of security measures, Parliament was told today. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the decision was made after
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343 children involved in criminal activities since 2022
IPOH, July 9 — A total of 343 cases of children involved in criminal activities were reported in Perak from 2022 until June 19, said State Women, Family, Social Welfare, Cooperatives and Entrepreneur Development Committee chairman Datuk Salbiah Mohamed. Salbiah
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Court allows gaming operators to challenge Kedah ban, but state govt’s appeal pending
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Several gambling outlets have reported been successful in their bids to challenge the Kedah government’s ban on their operations in the state. Malaysiakini reported today that High Court in Alor Setar had on June 20 granted
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Govt seeks harsher penalties for mule account holders, renters in crackdown on scams; jail term up to 10 years, RM150,000 fine
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The government today tabled amendments to the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code that provides harsher punishments for anyone who allows someone else to use their bank accounts for illegal purposes, such as for scams.
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Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) Bill tabled for first reading
KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The Evidence of Child Witness (Amendment) Bill 2024 which aims to provide for the competency of child witnesses to give evidence in any proceedings, was tabled for the first reading in Dewan Rakyat today. The
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Dad, son and his friend claim trial to raping 12-year-old girl in Kelantan
KOTA BARU, July 9 — Three men, a 46-year-old trader, his 22-year-old son and his friend, were charged in the Sessions Court here today for raping a 12-year-old girl. All three accused, who were separately charged, pleaded not guilty after
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Cops receive police report over fake TikTok account impersonating Raja Muda Selangor
SHAH ALAM, July 9 — The police have received a report about a TikTok account using the profile photo and name of Raja Muda Selangor Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said
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Ahead of Budget 2025, PM Anwar says eradicating cartels and monopolies top of list to alleviate cost of living woes
PUTRAJAYA, July 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today he still has not given up his fight against cartels and monopolies in Malaysia, and has put the matter on top of his list. Ahead of Budget 2025,
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