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Two Malaysians in Bangkok suffer severe burns after being set on fire by unemployed man
BANGKOK, Aug 9 — Two Malaysian tourists were critically injured after being set on fire by an unemployed man on Ratchadamri Road here on Thursday night. The incident occurred at around 10pm on Thursday when the suspect suddenly poured thinner from
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All six Malaysians in Narathiwat drug case now home after Thai court dismisses appeal
KOTA BHARU, Aug 9 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have confirmed that four of six individuals held by the Thai authorities over drug related offences have been returned to Malaysia yesterday. Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Hussein
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Sultan Ibrahim hopes Kazan visit will boost Malaysia-Tatarstan ties in trade, education and tourism
KAZAN, Aug 9 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, expressed hope that his visit to Kazan would inspire stronger ties between Malaysia and the Russian republic of Tatarstan. In his address when receiving an audience from the Rais of
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Peaceful Assembly Act ruling clears ex-Muda sec-gen of protest charge
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — The Magistrate’s Court here today acquitted and discharged former Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) Amir Hariri Abd Hadi on a charge of failing to duly inform the police police before holding a protest gathering on
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Victims lose RM8.4m in bogus gold investment, police say ‘Datuk Seri’ behind scam
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Police have recorded 40 statements, involving 37 victims and three witnesses, in connection with an investment fraud scheme that caused total losses of over RM8.4 million. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK) director Datuk
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World leaders Trump, Xi, Lula and Ramaphosa expected at KL Asean Summit, Anwar confirms
CYBERJAYA, Aug 8 — United States President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa are among the world leaders expected to attend the 47th Asean Summit in Malaysia
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Penang positions AI as key driver for economic growth, digital transformation
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 8 — Artificial intelligence (AI) will be a key driver of Penang’s competitiveness and long-term economic sustainability, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said today. He said that AI plays a crucial role in empowering digital education, enhancing
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Penang Welfare Dept still unable to trace families of 18 kids rescued from warehouse
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 8 — The Penang Welfare Department is still trying to trace the parents or guardians of 18 children rescued from a warehouse in Bukit Mertajam last month, with the lack of documentation for most of them proving
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Anwar calls Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire Asean’s proudest moment, says Myanmar next challenge
CYBERJAYA, Aug 8 — The swift and effective ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia is an unprecedented achievement for Asean, demonstrating the strength, commitment and resolve of its leaders, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the breakthrough was
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Govt weighing PPR move, long-term support for families hit by Pantai Dalam blaze, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — The form of long-term assistance for victims affected by the fire that destroyed 14 houses and several business premises in Pantai Dalam last night will be studied first before a coordinated plan is implemented. Communications
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