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Teen, woman die in Ulu Tiram crash after motorcycle runs red light
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — A teenage boy who ran a red light while riding a motorcycle was killed along with his passenger in a crash at Ulu Tiram, Johor, last night. The 15-year-old and a 20-year-old woman were riding
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Chow pitches state as Asean education hub with focus on AI, green tech and chip design
GEORGE TOWN, April 21 — Penang has the potential and duty to become a regional education hub, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow at the Empowering Education Summit 2025. He highlighted institutions like Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang Skills Development
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PJ police confirm probe against Songkran brawl at 1 Utama mall after viral video shows participants throwing hands and chairs
PETALING JAYA, April 21 — A scuffle which took place at the 1 Utama Shopping Centre outdoor car park during a Songkran celebration recently is currently under police investigation, after a video of the incident has gone viral. When contacted
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Driver admits not noticing stopped vehicle in fatal UUM bus collision
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — A bus driver involved in the crash that killed a Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) student said he did not realise another bus in front had stopped. According to the New Straits Times, Kubang Pasu district police
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Jakim flags concern over Hadi’s claim politics outweighs Haj and umrah
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has expressed concern over PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang’s claim that winning the Ayer Kuning by-election takes precedence over performing the umrah or Haj. Hadi reportedly urged Muslims
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Jakim wants legal action against viral post mocking Islam
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has lodged a formal complaint with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) over a viral social media post allegedly insulting Islam. The post, linked to a user
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Skills Johor campus nears completion, set to boost TVET talent without state spending
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The Skills Johor campus in Kota Tinggi is nearly complete, with construction progress reaching 98.5 per cent, according to Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. In a statement following a visit to the site,
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Home learning during Asean Summit? ‘No issue’, says Education Minister Fadhlina
KEPALA BATAS, April 21 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) is prepared to implement home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) arrangements during the Asean Summit in May and October to help ease traffic congestion. Its minister, Fadhlina Sidek, said that her
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Upset in Johor and Sabah PKR: Deputy Minister Akmal Nasir ousted by Youth chief in party polls, state minister Christina Liew loses post
JOHOR BARU, April 21 — Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Akmal Nasir failed to defend his post as Johor Baru PKR chief. The Johor Baru member of parliament, who is also the party’s strategic director, obtained 587
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MRT Corp addresses public concerns over Penang LRT project timeline
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — MRT Corp has clarified that the Penang LRT Mutiara Line is moving forward as planned, following questions over the pace of progress. In a statement yesterday, the agency said it obtained official clearance for advance
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