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Four, including two children, killed in car-trailer crash in Gua Musang
KOTA BAHRU, Aug 11 — Four people, including two children, were killed and another was seriously injured when the car they were travelling in collided with a trailer lorry on Jalan Utama, Felda Chiku 1 in Gus Musang this morning.
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Setiu girl with health issues missing, believed linked to TikTok acquaintance
BANDAR PERMAISURI, Aug 11 — A 12-year-old girl with health issues has been reported missing after failing to return home for a day in Perumahan Kos Rendah Sungai Tong. Setiu police chief Supt Mohd Zain Mat Dris said Adriana Batrisya Mohd
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Next payout of STR aid starts tomorrow, now helping 8.6 million Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — The third phase of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) will reach 8.6 million Malaysians starting tomorrow, the Finance Ministry said today. It added that the number of recipients is now 300,000 higher than the first
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Policing the enforcers: Who is holding enforcement agencies accountable in the face of misconduct?
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — When those tasked with upholding the law break it themselves, who ensures they are brought to justice? As enforcement agencies operate with increasing autonomy and authority, the line between protector and perpetrator blurs in the
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Johor commuters back RTS2 link to Singapore’s Tuas
JOHOR BARU, Aug 11 — Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi’s proposal for a second Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link between Tuas and Iskandar Puteri has reportedly drawn support from commuters in southwest Johor. Singapore’s CNA said the plan was welcomed
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Man, 79, arrested for allegedly setting second wife’s house on fire in Terengganu
BANDAR PERMAISURI, Aug 11 — A man, 79, was arrested after he allegedly set his second wife’s house on fire at Kampung Langkap Baru here early yesterday morning. Setiu district police chief Supt Mohd Zain Mat Dris said the man was
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Kelantan RTD seizes 13 luxury cars worth nearly RM5 million, including Mustang, GTR in statewide crackdown
KOTA BHARU, Aug 11 — The Kelantan Road Transport Department (RTD) seized 13 of the 15 luxury vehicles worth nearly RM5 million during a statewide Operasi Khas Luxury conducted since July 1. Kelantan RTD Director Mohd Misuari Abdullah said the operation,
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Sultan Ibrahim returns from historic first Malaysian State Visit to Russia
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, returned home safely today after completing a five-day State Visit to Russia. His Majesty’s royal private jet arrived at Senai International Airport, Johor, at 6.30 am. Present to
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Zahid calls for fresh approach to combat drug abuse amid worrying rise in synthetic drugs
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 10 — A new, non-conventional approach is needed to combat drug abuse in the country, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said that a change in strategy was crucial because the current trend of
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Ipoh massage parlour raid nets 54 foreign women, including Thai worker who admitted offering sex services
IPOH, Aug 11 — A Thai woman’s plan to earn a quick income was cut short when she was arrested by the Immigration Department for allegedly abusing her social visit pass to work at a massage parlour. The 25-year-old claimed she
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