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METMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for Klang Valley, six states until 1pm
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department issued a thunderstorm warning for the Klang Valley, with Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya expected to face heavy rain and storms until 1pm today. The warning also covers parts of Kedah,
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Zahid calls for contractor screening to curb unhealthy competition in construction sector
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urged for contractor screening in Malaysia to be implemented to ensure that only truly active contractors are highlighted in the construction industry. Zahid, who is also
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Fire engulfs Tawau water village in Sabah, residents leap into sea to escape flames
TAWAU, Dec 15 — Several residents of stilt houses in Kampung Sri Aman, here, were forced to jump into the sea to save themselves after their homes and connecting bridges were destroyed in a fire on Saturday night. One of
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Malaysia’s 5G speeds have nearly halved as network comes under strain, Ookla reports
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — Malaysia’s median 5G download speed has nearly halved from its peak in late 2023, a new report from Ookla has found, a sign that the country’s rapid and successful adoption of the technology is now
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Johor DOSH shuts down Pontian power plant site after fatal crane collapse
JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 15 — The Johor Occupational Safety and Health Department (DOSH) has issued two prohibition notices and ordered the closure of the site of yesterday’s crane collapse at a power plant in Pontian, pending the completion of investigations.
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Alleged two-husbands case in Terengganu: Ministry to prioritise children’s welfare, says minister
KUCHING, Dec 15 — The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) will prioritise the welfare and well-being of the children involved in a case of a woman in Terengganu who allegedly has two husbands. KPWKM minister Datuk Seri
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Johor declares special public holiday after JDT’s FA Cup 2025 win, SPM exams to proceed as scheduled
JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 15 — The Johor government has declared tomorrow a special public holiday for the state in conjunction with Johor Darul Ta’zim’s (JDT) triumph in the 2025 FA Cup after defeating Sabah FC 5-0 in the final last
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nwar condemns Sydney attack that killed at least 12 people, offers condolences and solidarity with Australia
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the violent attack in Sydney and wished those injured a swift and full recovery. “I extend my
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With Sara closing, Malaysians can access alternative govt cash and subsidy programmes
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — Malaysians have recently been introduced to several federal government initiatives aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures and supporting the country through a period of structural economic transition. These key programmes, now familiar to many by their acronyms
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Fiery engine blast forces United Flight 803 back to Washington minutes after takeoff for Tokyo
NEW YORK, Dec 14 — A United Airlines Boeing 777 bound for Tokyo had to turn back to Washington’s Dulles International Airport on Saturday after an engine failed during takeoff, igniting a brush fire near the runway, officials said. No
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