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Police conclude probe into Zara Qairina’s death, 60 witnesses interviewed
KUANTAN, Aug 2 — Police have completed their investigation into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir, who was found unconscious in a drain near her school dormitory on July 16. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said about 60
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After Thai-Cambodia truce, Anwar now seen as key to possible Asean-led Myanmar peace push
PHNOM PENH, Aug 2 — Following its successful mediation of the Cambodia–Thailand border truce, Malaysia may now seek to apply a similar conflict resolution model to one of Asean’s most intractable challenges — the ongoing armed conflict in Myanmar. Under
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KLScouts tapped to strengthen unity in diverse capital
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — The Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Scouts Movement (KLScouts) has the potential to become an important strategic partner in strengthening the city’s social ecosystem, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri
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Police say ‘no evidence’ linking minister’s child to Form One Sabahan Zara Qairina’s fatal fall
PAPAR, Aug 2 — Police have found no evidence linking children of Very Important Persons (VIPs) including ministers’ families or those associated with Istana Seri Kinabalu, to the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir at SMKA Tun Datu
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Strong response for TVET courses with 60,000 applicants, says Wong Kah Woh
TAIPING, Aug 2 — Approximately 60,000 applications have been received so far for enrolment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses at vocational colleges nationwide. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said the strong response reflects the growing
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Mindef investigating UTM Palapes cadet’s death during military training after mum suspects foul play
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 2 — The Defence Ministry is conducting its own inquiry into the sudden death of a 22-year-old university cadet during an army exercise in Ulu Tiram, Johor yesterday, separate from the police investigation. Defence Minister Datuk Seri
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Mukah forest fire near UiTM scorches over 100ha, helicopter water bombs hotspots after two weeks
MUKAH, Aug 2 — A forest fire near Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Mukah that began on July 18 has now scorched a total of 105.98 hectares, with firefighting efforts still ongoing. Zone 4 Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sibu chief
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Sultan Ibrahim to make historic state visit to Russia from Aug 5, first by Malaysian King since ties began in 1967
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, will undertake a state visit to Russia from August 5 to 10, 2025, at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. In a statement today, Istana Negara announced that
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