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Pahang bans vape use after fatwa, Sultan’s consent
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — The Pahang government has officially banned the use of electronic cigarettes or vape within the state. State Islamic Affairs, Rural Development and Orang Asli Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Seri Syed Ibrahim Syed Ahmad said the
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Johor Customs foil drug syndicate’s RM1m smuggling attempt via courier service
JOHOR BARU, June 12 — The Johor Customs Department has uncovered an international drug syndicate’s tactic of using courier services to smuggle narcotics from Hong Kong to Malaysia, seizing nearly RM1 million worth of drugs. Johor Customs Department director Aminul
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Singaporean man fined RM9,100 over Johor road rage incident, viral video showed him kicking car
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — A Singaporean driver involved in a road rage incident in Johor has been fined RM9,100 (S$2,760) by the magistrates’ court in Johor Baru after pleading guilty to charges of mischief and insulting behaviour. Cheng Kuan
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Govt considering dedicated commission for TVET sector
MELAKA, June 12 — The government is mulling over the proposal to establish a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Commission in line with the TVET reform agenda that is being actively implemented. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim
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Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia tighten booking rules to match ID documents
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia have updated their flight booking name entry rules to align with international standards and reduce check-in issues, especially for passengers with non-standard name formats. Both airlines now require passengers to enter
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Melaka student, 17, allegedly kills mother, brother in suspected retaliation over exam pressure
MELAKA, June 12 — A 17-year-old Form Five student has been arrested as the prime suspect in the double murder of his mother and elder brother at their home in Taman Rambai Mutiara, Bukit Rambai early this morning. The Star
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Don’t make unverified claims about brake failure
GERIK, June 12 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke has cautioned the bus driver involved in the fatal crash that killed 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students here against making unverified claims about the vehicle’s condition. The Star Online reported Loke
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Lorry driver dies, one injured in Yong Peng crash involving three heavy vehicles
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — A 34-year-old lorry driver was killed in a collision involving three heavy vehicles on the North-South Expressway near Yong Peng, Batu Pahat in Johor this morning. The accident occurred at KM81.9 southbound and was reported
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