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Exercise freedom on social media with respect, courtesy, says King
SHAH ALAM, Oct 17 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has reminded the public that freedom comes with responsibility and called for social media users to engage with respect and courtesy. Sultan Ibrahim, who is also Universiti Teknologi
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Putrajaya mulls longer jail terms, higher fines for rail cable theft to protect public safety, says Loke
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 17 — The Transport Ministry is working with the Home Ministry on legal amendments to impose heavier penalties for cable theft affecting the country’s rail networks, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said today. “The details have not been
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Loke: Rapid Penang starts electric bus services with 15 vehicles, targets 75 by March 2027
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 17 — Rapid Penang began operating its first 15 electric buses today, marking the start of its transition towards an electric bus fleet, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke today. “There will be new buses arriving every month
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Nik Nazmi confirms he was one of two caught in Petaling Jaya Jais raid, apologises to wife and family
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Bersama leader Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has confirmed that he is one of the two individuals involved in an incident with the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) in Petaling Jaya on Thursday. In a statement
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TNB fully restores power within 77 minutes after Kangkar Tebrau substation fire in Johor
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Tenaga Nasional Berhad has fully restored electricity supply within 77 minutes after a fire broke out at the Kangkar Tebrau Main Intake Substation in Johor yesterday. The fire, which occurred at 6.03pm yesterday, disrupted supply
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Tuanku Muhriz bestows state honours on three Undangs and their consorts
SEREMBAN, Oct 16 — The Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, conferred the state’s prestigious honours on three Undangs and their consorts at Istana Besar Seri Menanti here yesterday. The Negeri Sembilan State Secretary’s Office said
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PKR to contest nine Melaka seats, Pakatan to unveil full line-up on Oct 24
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 16 — PKR will contest nine state seats under Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the upcoming Melaka state election on November 14, party secretary-general Datuk Fuziah Salleh said. She said the names of PKR candidates, together with those from
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China agrees in principle to Malaysia’s proposal for world TVET council
TIANJIN, Oct 16 — China has agreed in principle to Malaysia’s proposal to establish a World Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid said the agreement which includes a
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New road transport law takes effect, illegal street racing now a specific offence
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 — The Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2026, which amends the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333), came into force today, introducing new provisions to curb illegal street racing and ‘tonto’ syndicate activities, as well as strengthen enforcement
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School bus operators told to update driver records by Oct 30 for RM1,000 aid before Deepavali
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 — All school bus owners and operators have been urged to update their drivers’ details from today until October 30 to facilitate the disbursement of RM1,000 in special financial assistance. The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) said
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