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Search for missing electricity worker who got swept away suspended, set to resume today
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 18 — The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department has suspended the search for a Sabah Electricity worker believed drowned after being swept away by floodwaters in Sungai Nuntunan, Apin-Apin, Keningau on Tuesday night. In a statement yesterday,
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MOE orders immediate evacuation of staff quarters in Sabah
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 18 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has ordered the immediate evacuation of the quarters building near the landslide site at the Institute of Teacher Education (IPG) Gaya Campus, Sabah, to ensure the safety of everyone at the
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Prepare for evacuations as strong winds forecast in Sandakan, Lahad Datu
PUTATAN, Sept 18 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged residents in Sabah’s east coast districts to be prepared, including for possible evacuations, with strong wind squalls forecast to hit Sandakan and Lahad Datu in
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Why Muslim mothers give up on claiming child support from errant ex-husbands
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 —Imagine this scenario: a Muslim woman is now divorced and a single mother raising her young children. She needs money from the ex-husband so that her children’s needs are met, but she decides not to apply for
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Johor cracks down after Malayan tiger carcass found in car
JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 17 — The Johor government said that there would be no compromise on tiger poaching activities that threaten the sustainability of the Malayan tiger, a highly valuable and protected national treasure. State Health and Environment Committee chairman
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Court of Appeal rejects Rosmah’s bid to recuse trial judge in RM1.25b solar hybrid graft
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 17 — Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has reportedly once again failed to recuse the judge who presided over her corruption trial linked to the RM1.25 billion solar hybrid project for rural schools in Sarawak. Her application was rejected by the
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MACC says tech will cut probe times from years to months
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is strengthening its anti-graft drive by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and digital systems to accelerate investigations, close gaps for leakages and enhance governance and service delivery. MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner
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Melaka cops nab drug pusher, seize RM35,000 stash in Honda Jazz
ALOR GAJAH, Sept 17 — Melaka police have arrested an individual after discovering more than two kilogrammes of drugs believed to be heroin and syabu worth about RM35,000 hidden inside a car at Jalan Industri Rumbia, here. Alor Gajah District
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SPM student among six teens caught for ketamine use at Thai border checkpoint, says he was stressed by life pressures
BUKIT KAYU HITAM, Sept 17 — A 17-year-old Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidate was reportedly among six teenagers detained by the National Anti-Drugs Agency (Nada) Kedah during a joint operation at the Bukit Kayu Hitam checkpoint yesterday. According to Berita Harian,
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China accuses New Zealand of ‘harassment’ at airports, demands end to security checks
WELLINGTON, Sept 17 — China’s embassy in New Zealand said it has complained to Wellington over the “harassment” of its citizens at the country’s airports, including electronic devices being seized. “A Chinese citizen, when transiting at a New Zealand airport,
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