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Elderly driver killed as pickup plunges into water-filled ditch on Jln Kuching-Serian
KUCHING, Oct 18 — A senior citizen perished after his pickup truck crashed into a watery ditch at Mile 18 Jalan Kuching-Serian yesterday. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) in a statement said Lai Sze Ho, 62, sustained serious injuries
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Miri police to probe alleged SOP breach after delayed action allowed thieves to escape during house-breaking
MIRI, Oct 18 — The police will investigate whether there was a breach of standard operating procedures (SOP) following allegations that a delayed police response had allowed two thieves to escape, said Miri Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu. This
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State minister calls on Putrajaya to empower Sarawak in water project implementation for faster execution
KUCHING, Oct 18 — Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi has urged the federal government to grant Sarawak full authority to implement water projects in the state. He stressed that if the federal government recognises Sarawak’s capability
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In SRC’s US$1.18b civil suit against him, Najib admits harbouring ‘certain regrets’ but disavows responsibility for all that has happened
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak admitted in court today that he had “regrets” about certain things that transpired in former 1MDB subsidiary, SRC International Sdn Bhd, which saw the misappropriation of nearly RM4 billion from the
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Residents should be vigilant, but no evacuation required
PORT KLANG, Oct 18 — The high tide phenomenon in Klang that occurred early this morning is under control, and no evacuations are necessary. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), Head of Zone 3 (Klang) Mohd Yunus Ibrahim stated that
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Court fixes Jan 6 for decision on Papagomo’s representation in sedition case
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The Sessions Court here today set Jan 6 next year for a decision on a representation by former Umno Youth Exco Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, better known as Papagomo, to drop the sedition charge
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Malaysia adds five foreign halal certification bodies from Russia, Brazil, Mongolia and Uruguay
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 18 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has amended the Second Schedule of the Trade Descriptions (Certification and Halal Marking) Order 2011 by adding new overseas halal certification bodies that are recognised by
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Nearly 3,900 flood victims still housed in 28 relief centres across six states as water levels rise in parts of Perak, Selangor
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — A total of 3,880 flood victims are still sheltering in 28 temporary relief centres (PPS) across six states as of this morning. In Perak, the National Disaster Control Centre of the National Disaster Management Agency
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Penang joins five other states in declaring GISBH teachings deviant, says deputy CM
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 18 — The Penang Fatwa Council has declared the teachings, practices, beliefs and ideology of the followers of Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) and its affiliated companies as deviant. Penang Deputy Chief Minister
Read MorePLUS announces temporary closure of heavy vehicle and motorcycle lanes at Hutan Kampung Toll Plaza
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — The extreme left lane for heavy vehicles and motorcycle lane at Hutan Kampung Toll Plaza entrance lane (Southbound/Alor Setar) will be closed for three days starting 9 pm on Oct 21 to 6 am, Oct
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