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Zara Qairina’s mother, accused teens get access to inquest proceedings
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 28 — The Coroner’s Court today granted “person of interest” status to the mother of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir and, separately, five teenagers accused of bullying her, allowing both parties to participate in the inquest into
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No state sidelined as billions pumped into projects all across Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today maintained that no state is being sidelined in the government’s development plans, stressing that allocations are based on needs and strategic priorities. Speaking during the Prime Minister’s Question
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Altantuya’s father files fresh suit to compel full probe into Azilah’s 2006 murder claims
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The father of murdered Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu is seeking court orders to compel Malaysian police to fully investigate claims that her 2006 murder was carried out on the orders of senior government officials. Shaariibuu
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Man killed by KTMB train in Chemor identified through clothing
IPOH, Aug 28 — The identity of a man, who was killed after being hit by a Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) train near a temple at KM156 in Pekan Chemor last Monday, has been confirmed by his family. Ipoh
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Melaka launches nine-month faith rehab for 300 ex-GISBH members
MELAKA, Aug 28 — The Melaka government will implement a faith-based rehabilitation programme for former members of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) starting next month. State Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Rahmad Mariman said the nine-month
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Why over five million B40 Malaysians are skipping free health check scheme
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Only 1.6 million Malaysians from the B40 group have benefited from free health screenings under the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) PeKa B40 scheme as of May 31. Launched in 2019, the initiative provides comprehensive health
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One in five Malaysian parents say their kids have been scammed online
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Scammers are increasingly targeting Malaysian minors, with one in five parents reporting their children aged seven to 17 have fallen victim to fraud, according to a new study by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (Gasa). The
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