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GOF seizes over 6,800 gas cylinders worth RM1.03m in Kuala Lipis raid
KUANTAN, Aug 13 — The Southeast Brigade General Operations Force (GOF) has seized 6,834 gas cylinders of various brands and weights worth RM1.03 million in a raid in the Tempoyang Industrial Area, Mukim Kuala Lipis. Southeast Brigade GOF commander Datuk
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Malaysia’s internet coverage hits almost 99pc, 5G reaches 82pc in populated areas
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said internet and communications coverage in Malaysia’s populated areas has reached 98.82 per cent. For 5G services, he said Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has completed 7,489 transmitter sites, delivering 82.4
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AGC orders inquest into Zara Qairina’s death to determine possible criminal elements
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — The Attorney General’s Chambers has today decided to hold an inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir. In a statement, it said the decision was made after reviewing the investigation report submitted by the police yesterday.
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Teachers risk RM10,000 fine, two years’ jail for vaping or smoking in schools, says Fadhlina
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has warned that teachers caught smoking cigarettes or using electronic cigarettes (vapes) on school grounds face fines of up to RM10,000 or a maximum two-year jail term. She said the Ministry
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All students in Henry Gurney rehab school passed their SPM last year, deputy home minister says
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — All 59 Henry Gurney School inmates who sat for the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination achieved a 100 per cent pass rate, with 40 per cent obtaining at least one A, Deputy Home Minister
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Citing potential ‘delays’ and need to expedite, Najib’s lawyer asks for ‘house arrest’ order challenge be heard by apex court instead
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 13 — Counsels for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today asked for the Federal Court instead of a lower court to hear his legal challenge over an addendum issued by a former King permitting the serving
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Transport Ministry weighs creating safety board to probe major road accidents
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — The Ministry of Transport is mulling over the proposal to establish the Malaysian Transportation Safety Board (MTSB), a special body tasked with investigating road accidents in the country, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Minister
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Ex-first lady Kim arrested, joining former president behind bars in South Korea first
SEOUL, Aug 13 — South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee was arrested late Tuesday over a range of charges including stock manipulation and corruption, prosecutors said. The arrest occurred hours after the Seoul Central District Court reviewed the
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Southern Taiwan shuts down with evacuations and flight cancellations as Typhoon Podul approaches
TAIPEI, Aug 13 — A large swathe of southern and eastern Taiwan shut down on Wednesday and hundreds of flights were cancelled ahead of the arrival later in the day of Typhoon Podul, with thousands of people evacuated. Taiwan is
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Homeless in Washington DC risk jail if they defy Trump’s crackdown, White House warns
WASHINGTON, Aug 13 — Homeless people in Washington, DC, could face jail time if they do not comply with President Donald Trump’s efforts to crack down on crime and rid the US capital of homeless encampments, the White House said
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