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Malaysia Airlines flight from Jakarta declares emergency near KLIA, lands safely with rescue vehicles on standby
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — A Malaysia Airlines flight from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur made an emergency landing at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) this evening after declaring an emergency. Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) chief executive officer Captain
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Home minister denies claims Zakir Naik granted Malaysian citizenship, calls viral post ‘fake’
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has dismissed claims circulating on social media that controversial preacher Dr Zakir Naik has been granted Malaysian citizenship. According to Free Malaysia Today (FMT), Saifuddin clarified that the claim originated
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Crocodile shot at Tanjung Aru beach but search continues for more, public warned to stay out of water
KOTA KINABALU, March 18 — The Civil Defence Force (APM) here has shot a crocodile along Tanjung Aru beach 3, but authorities have kept warning flags up following information that there might be more than one in the area. According
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Who will be the next IGP? Could Ayob Khan be the front-runner after Razarudin’s tenure ends in June?
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Tan Sri Razarudin Husain is set to conclude his tenure as Inspector-General of Police (IGP) this June after serving for two years. It remains uncertain whether his contract will be extended or if he will
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New DAP vice chairman Syahredzan Johan committed to be ‘ambassador’ in boosting party ties with Malays
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Newly appointed DAP national vice-chairman Syahredzan Johan is committed to continuing his role as the party’s ‘ambassador’ in gaining greater support from the Malay community. According to Berita Harian (BH), Syahredzan acknowledged that the task would not
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Father and son burned to death after trailer crashes, bursts into flames on North-South Expressway
IPOH, March 18 — A man and his son were burned to death after the sand-laden trailer they were travelling in crashed into the rear of a cotton-loaded trailer and burst into flames at Kilometre (KM) 331.8 of the North-South
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PM Anwar urges swift action on Penang development projects
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed hope that every ministry and agency will pay special attention and act swiftly to ensure the smooth planning and execution of projects in Penang effectively. In a
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GOF Sarawak seizes RM14.7m worth of e-waste from illegal operations in Kuching raids; nine arrested
KUCHING, March 18 — The General Operations Force (GOF) Sarawak Brigade seized 525.45 tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) valued at RM14.7 million here yesterday. ‘Op Hazard Sarawak’ was conducted in collaboration with the Department of Environment (DoE) and Padawan Municipal
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Gobind Singh’s leadership marks new chapter in father’s DAP legacy, analysts say
GEORGE TOWN, March 18 — With decades of governance experience across various levels, Gobind Singh Deo steps into his new role as the National Chairman of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) at a pivotal time in Malaysia’s political landscape. His
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19-year-old student stabbed by ex-boyfriend at Sungai Petani campus, in serious condition
SUNGAI PETANI, March 18 — A 19-year-old female student was seriously injured after being stabbed by a male friend in an incident at the campus of a higher learning institution (IPT) near here yesterday morning. It is understood that during
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