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MB calls for probe after mosque delivers Friday sermon prepared by Penang Islamic authorities rather than Perak’s

IPOH, Feb 2 — The Perak Islamic Religious Department (JAIPk) has been urged to investigate a khatib in Parit Buntar for allegedly delivering a Friday sermon prepared by the Penang Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JHEAIPP) instead of the one provided

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Penang says 1.5 million Hindu devotees expected to come for Thaipusam

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 2 — More than 1.5 million Hindu devotees from across the nation and tourists are expected to throng Penang for this year’s Thaipusam festival, which falls on Feb 11. Penang Hindu Endowments Board (LWHPP) Chairman RSN Rayer

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Management of Shah Alam water park called up after visitor injured from falling float from glass water slide

SEKINCHAN, Feb 2 — The Selangor state government will call up the management of a famous theme park in Shah Alam after a visitor was injured by a float that fell from a glass water slide on Wednesday. Selangor Menteri

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Husband nabbed after clip of him openly slapping wife at Kota Warisan mall goes viral

SEPANG, Feb 2 — A video clip that went viral showing a 50-year-old man slapping his wife at a shopping mall in Kota Warisan near here, resulted in the man being arrested yesterday. Sepang district police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman

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Brickfields cops name three suspects wanted over Jalan Klang Lama nightclub ramming

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — The police are looking for three more suspects in a hit-and-run incident involving two vehicles driven recklessly in front of an entertainment outlet along Jalan Klang Lama here early Wednesday morning. Brickfields district police chief

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17-year-old teen drowns at Lata Tebing Tinggi near Selama

IPOH, Feb 2 — A 17-year-old teenager drowned while swimming with his friends at Lata Tebing Tinggi near Selama yesterday afternoon. Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director of operations, Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad, said they received an emergency call

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 2,800 personnel stand ready to assist Sabah, Sarawak flood victims

PORT DICKSON, Feb 2 — A total of 2,800 personnel from the Malaysian Army are ready to be mobilised to assist flood victims in Sabah and Sarawak, Chief of Army Gen Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan said. He added that

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How hot regional weather and cool refreshing coconut drinks are making ‘santan’ dearer in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 — The humble coconut is a staple in Malaysian lives, from its refreshing water and creamy milk, to its role as prayer offerings at Hindu temples. However, Malaysia is now grappling with a coconut supply crunch

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Penang coconut supplier says struggling with demand ahead of Thaipusam

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 2 — A coconut supplier in Penang is facing significant financial loss, amounting to tens of thousands of ringgit, due to an inability to meet demand for the upcoming Thaipusam festival. P. Sarasvathy, 66, who is the

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