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Fast food worker pleads guilty to car theft, dangerous driving that injured victim in Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — A fast food restaurant employee pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here today to charges of stealing a car and dangerously driving the rented vehicle resulting in a man being seriously injured. Muhammad Wan Azhar
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No tolerance towards bullying and thuggery in educational institutions, no more slap on wrist for perpetrators
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed today that Putrajaya will not tolerate the culture of bullying in educational institutions. Speaking at a dialogue event at University Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), Anwar said the
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Rely too much on AI and we risk becoming powerless, PM Anwar warns students
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into educational contexts is essential for fostering new ways of thinking. However, he emphasised there is a danger that students may
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Govt data shows sexual crimes involving children up 21pc in 2023 as Malaysia’s under-18 numbers 9.14 million
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 1 — The incidence of sexual assault against children in 2023 saw a significant increase, of 21.1 per cent, with reported cases rising to 1,389, from 1,147 in 2022, said Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin.
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Bukit Aman records 39 deaths in two days
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — A total of 39 deaths, involving 38 fatal accidents, were recorded nationwide over a two-day period starting last Wednesday, coinciding with the Deepavali celebrations. The Director of the Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department,
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King, Queen extend birthday wishes to Perak Sultan turning 68 today
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — The King and Queen of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, conveyed their birthday wishes to the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, on his 68th birthday, today. Their Majesties
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PM Anwar denounces those inciting racial strife
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that he cannot tolerate those who sow seeds of hatred among races in the country. Describing this as the emergence of racism in Malaysia, Anwar cited examples of
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On his birthday, Sultan Nazrin sponsors lunch for 7,800 detainees in Perak
TAIPING, Nov 1 — The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah today sponsored lunch for 7,800 prospects in the state prisons, correctional centres and moral rehabilitation centres in conjunction with His Royal Highness’ 68th birthday celebration. Orang Kaya Bendahara Seri
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Malaysian student in turned ‘mercenary’ in Ukraine war? Zambry says Higher Education Ministry still gathering facts
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir today said the Ministry of Higher Education is still gathering facts over Malaysian student allegedly serving as mercenaries for Ukraine. The higher education minister said he has yet to receive
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As Malaysia readies to chair Asean in Jan 2025, Putrajaya mulls regional inter-varsity defence training
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — The government is considering the establishment of a programme to bring together universities or defence training institutes across Southeast Asian countries to organise relevant activities in conjunction with Malaysia’s Chairmanship of ASEAN next year. Prime
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