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Singapore calls off execution of Malaysian death row inmate K Datchinamurthy
SINGAPORE, Sept 25 — Singapore has halted the execution of Malaysian death row inmate K Datchinamurthy, scheduled for Thursday morning at Singapore’s Changi Prison. His family’s lawyer N Surendran confirmed the matter when contacted by Bernama today and said the
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Singapore man admits assaulting wife over condo sale proceeds, leaving her with fractured ribs
SINGAPORE, Sept 25 — A 39-year-old man pleaded guilty to causing grievous hurt to his wife after a dispute over how to use proceeds from their condominium sale, leaving her with fractures to her ribs, clavicle and facial bones, CNA
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Suspicious package triggers evacuation at Singapore’s Al-Istiqamah Mosque in Serangoon North
SINGAPORE, Sept 25 — Authorities evacuated the Al-Istiqamah Mosque in Serangoon North on Tuesday after a suspicious parcel was delivered to its premises, prompting a precautionary response. The Straits Times reported that the incident occurred at 2 Serangoon North Avenue 2
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JPJ busts Terengganu firm using underage drivers to transport coconuts
KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 25 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has uncovered commercial vehicle operators in Terengganu hiring underage drivers. State JPJ director Zamri Samion said a 16-year-old boy was detained during a special operation last night for driving a
Read MoreMalaysia’s policy push turns Johor into top Asia Pacific data centre destination
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Johor’s transformation into Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing data centre hub is being driven by robust government policies and strategic national planning. The state’s aggregate capacity nearly doubled to 5.8 gigawatts (GW) in the 12 months leading
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Gag order still active in Zara Qairina bullying case, lawyers confirm
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 24 — Lawyers in the bullying case involving 13-year-old student Zara Qairina Mahathir today confirmed that a gag order remains in place, limiting public discussion of the proceedings. Zara was found unconscious at her boarding school dormitory
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Not sure if you qualify for RM1.99 petrol? Here’s how to check your Budi95 subsidy eligibility
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Malaysia’s new fuel subsidy overhaul is expected to save the government between RM2.5 billion and RM4 billion annually — but for millions of motorists, the impact will be felt one litre at a time. Beginning
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Sultan Ibrahim receives briefing from Anwar on Budi95, Asean Summit preparations
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim briefed His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, on the rollout of the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) initiative during an audience today. The meeting, held at Istana Bukit
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Malaysian Red Crescent urges global solidarity to stop humanitarian crisis in Gaza
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) has urged all Red Cross and Red Crescent leaders to work together to show solidarity wherever possible to influence decision-makers to seek ceasefire, mobilise funding and support humanitarian services in Gaza.
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Anwar serves durian diplomacy at Asean gala, likens taste to blue cheese
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — “Asean diplomacy” came alive last night as attendees of the 57th Asean Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Meeting and related meetings Gala Dinner were served durian, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim likening its taste to
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