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Heavy rains push Air Itam Dam to near full capacity for first time in four years
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 28 — Penang’s Air Itam Dam is nearly full for the first time in four years, reaching 99.4 per cent effective capacity following continuous rains over the past few days. Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) chief executive
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RM22.35m e-waste seized as police arrest six in Penang raid
SEBERANG PERAI, Oct 28 — Police have arrested six individuals and seized various e-waste components and equipment worth RM22.35 million during a raid at a factory in Jalan Bukit Tambun in Juru yesterday. Northern Brigade General Operations Force Commander SAC
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Malaysia meets the criteria to become full member of Brics, says Russian DPM Overchuk
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Malaysia meets the criteria to become a full member of the Brics bloc, said Russia Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk. Brics refers to a group of emerging economies that originally stood for Brazil, Russia, India,
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Jalan Tun Sardon in George Town remains closed as crews clear landslide
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 28 — Clearing works along Jalan Tun Sardon (P14) are still ongoing following the road’s closure due to landslides last Thursday. State Infrastructure, Transport and Digital Committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said the road had to be
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PDRM enters new phase using AI to tackle online terror threats
KUCHING, Oct 28 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is entering a new phase in its efforts to combat terrorism by leveraging on artificial intelligence (AI) technology to strengthen investigations, rehabilitation, and monitoring of extremist activities in cyberspace. Deputy Inspector-General
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa concludes Malaysia visit, hails shared values and friendship
SEPANG, Oct 28 — South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa departed for home last night, concluding a four-day official visit to Malaysia that emphasised the long-standing friendship and shared values between the two nations. He left the Kuala Lumpur International
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Brazilian President Lula wraps up Malaysia visit after strengthening Asean, Brics ties
SEPANG, Oct 28 — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva left for home today after a three-day official visit to Malaysia as the Chair of Asean’s guest in conjunction with the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits in Kuala
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Communications Ministry drafting new legal frameworks to curb disinformation and strengthen media literacy
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government is developing new legal and policy frameworks to tackle the rise of misinformation and disinformation, warning that these issues could threaten Malaysia’s social harmony and national security.
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Anwar and Chinese Premier Li Qiang get first look at Proton’s new Saga and e.MAS 5
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Chinese Premier Li Qiang today got a first look at Proton’s upcoming models — the all-new Saga and the Proton e.MAS 5 — during a special showcase held alongside the 47th Asean Summit here. Li,
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Floods ease in Perak and Kedah as evacuee numbers fall
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The flood situation in Perak and Kedah is gradually improving, with the number of evacuees in temporary relief centres reduced to 1,442 this morning, down from 1,514 last night. In PERAK, the number of victims
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