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Duo charged with setting fire to restaurant using firecrackers in George Town
GEORGE TOWN, July 31 — A man and a woman pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of committing mischief by setting fire to a restaurant last week. Coffee shop assistant Khoo Teng Chi, 32,
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Malaysia’s first ethnic Chinese lieutenant-general denies retirement reports, confirms exit only in 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Lieutenant-General Datuk Johnny Lim today refuted reports that he has retired, clarifying that he will only do so next year. Lim was responding to reports of his retirement following a courtesy visit to Defence Minister
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NFA classification doesn’t mean game over for Faisal Halim acid attack case
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The investigation into the acid attack on national footballer Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim could be reopened should new evidence emerge, according to Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said In a written parliamentary reply, the minister in
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Malaysia to make preschool mandatory for kids aged five as part of 13MP education reforms
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 – Putrajaya will make preschool education mandatory for children starting at the age of five, as part of wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening the national education system, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today. To
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With e-waste surging, DOE urges stronger action from state governments against illegal dumps
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia is seeing a steady rise in electronic waste (e-waste) generation consistent with the country’s growing dependence on digital devices, the Department of Environment (DOE) said today. Its director-general, Datuk Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar,
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New haze forecasting system in the works as DOE steps up monitoring, enforcement
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The Department of Environment (DOE) is developing a detailed haze forecasting system in collaboration with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), with pilot testing expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026. Nor Aziah Jaafar, director
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Cabinet backs 13MP blueprint, hails focus on jobs, rural uplift
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Cabinet ministers today expressed support for the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) unveiled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Parliament. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi described it as a timely and
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Malaysia sets path to lead SE Asia in digital economy and green tech
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Malaysia has set a clear direction to emerge as a leader in the digital economy and green technology in the Southeast Asian region by 2030, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said generative
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Malaysia targets RM80b in halal exports, 11pc GDP contribution, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — The government is aiming to raise the country’s halal export value to RM80 billion and increase the halal industry’s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to 11 per cent under the 13th Malaysia Plan
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Sabah police probe possible bullying in Zara Qairina’s death, deny VIP cover-up claims
KOTA KINABALU, July 31 — Police are investigating whether bullying was a factor in the death of 13-year-old student Zara Qairina Mahathir at a religious school in Papar earlier this month, as part of the larger probe. Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk
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