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Dr Mahathir, Dr Siti Hasmah recognised with three records after both turn 100
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali have received three records recognising their longevity and unique achievements as a couple. The 101-year-old Dr Mahathir was recognised
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Proposed Mara Bill to impose term limits on board members under governance overhaul, says chairman
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — About 80 per cent of the proposed Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) Bill 2026, to be tabled in Parliament before the end of the year, focuses on corporate governance aimed at strengthening the institution’s structure and
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RM10 a trip: GOF arrests Kelantan labourer who allegedly ferried undocumented migrants from river to bus station
KOTA BHARU, Aug 13 — For just a fee of RM10, a labourer allegedly moonlit as a transporter to ferry foreigners who entered Malaysia via un gazetted routes along Sungai Golok to a bus station. The local man was arrested
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‘Back home’: PM Anwar discharged after hernia surgery
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim returned home yesterday after being discharged from hospital. In a Facebook post, Anwar uploaded a photo of himself reading a book with the caption “Alhamdulillah, back home”. Earlier, the Prime
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PMX expected home today after hernia procedure, says wife
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to be discharged from hospital today after receiving treatment, his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said. She said Anwar expressed his appreciation to everyone
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Waiting for your university offer? UPUOnline results out Aug 14 noon
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 12 — The results of applications for further studies at public universities (UA) via UPUOnline® for the Bachelor’s Degree level for the 2026/2027 Academic Session for STPM/equivalent holders will be announced on August 14. Results can be checked
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Selangor Rail Line still in planning stage, completion targeted for 2060
SHAH ALAM, Aug 12 — The Selangor government is still in the discussion stage with various parties including the private sector to identify the appropriate development and financing model for the development of the Selangor Rail Line. State Investment, Trade
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Colombian rescuers pull woman alive from quake rubble as death toll hits 216
PEREIRA, Aug 12 — Colombian rescuers pulled a 32-year-old woman alive from the rubble of a collapsed building yesterday, sparking cheers and applause as exhausted crews raced to find more survivors from the country’s strongest earthquake in a century. Daniela
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JPJ to meet RXZ Members organisers over safety, improvements to motorcycle gathering
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will hold its first engagement session with RXZ Members organisers to discuss improvements to the motorcycle gathering, following a series of accidents linked to the event, Sinar Harian reported. JPJ Senior Director
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Singapore lawyer Lim Tean handed over to authorities after arrest in Johor Bahru
SINGAPORE, Aug 12 — Lawyer and opposition politician Lim Tean has been handed over to Singapore authorities following his arrest in Johor Bahru, The Straits Times reported. The Singapore Police Force said its Commercial Affairs Department arrested Lim upon his return from
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