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Jakim to hold ‘solat hajat’ at three mosques amid Israeli strikes in the Middle East
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 3 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) will hold solat hajat (prayers of need) and doa selamat (supplications seeking safety) for the people of Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen. Jakim director-general Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee said
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Malaysian mum pleads for help to find son who vanished after Sept Bangkok trip, says their last conversation was on ‘how to order omelette in Thai’
BANGKOK, Oct 3 — The case of the disappearance of Malaysian Goh Beng Shong and his girlfriend, Ng Yin Yin, in Bangkok has taken an unexpected turn after Thai authorities confirmed he had left Thailand on Sept 7. Goh’s mother,
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76-year-old woman drives against traffic on Jalan Kuantan-Pekan, issued summons, say Pahang police
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — A 76-year-old woman ended up driving against traffic on Jalan Kuantan-Pekan after getting lost and unfamiliar with the route. Kuantan district police chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu, said that a summons notice
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This weekend’s KL Marathon may be more challenging because of the heat, so here’s how runners can prepare
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — In long distance road racing, be it a full or a half marathon, warmer temperatures almost always translate to slower finishing times. Malaysian runners are no strangers to the heat. Living in the tropics means racing in
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High Court orders controversial Muslim preacher Firdaus Wong to remove conversion video for minors from TikTok pending trial
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Controversial Chinese Muslim preacher Firdaus Wong was today ordered by the High Court here to temporarily take down a TikTok video said to provide advice to minors on how to embrace Islam without their parents’
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Anwar makes first visit to Pakistan as PM to boost bilateral ties; will receive its highest civilian award
ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 — Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here yesterday to begin his three-day state visit to Pakistan. The special aircraft carrying Anwar touched down at Pakistan Air Force’s Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi at about
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Johor Baru City Council to neuter 1,000 dogs in major programme to tackle stray population
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — The Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) will conduct mass neutering programmes to tackle the issue of stray dogs in the city by targeting to neuter and vaccinate around 1,000 canines. Johor Baru Mayor Datuk Mohd
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Evening storm topples trees across Klang Valley; traps Perodua Axia driver inside car at Taman Megah LRT station
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — A storm wreaked havoc in the Klang Valley yesterday evening, causing three incidents of fallen trees, in Gombak, Petaling Jaya and Desa Melawati here. However, the incidents did not involve any fatalities or injuries. Selangor
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Resolve months-long salary arrears, as journalists call on employers of ‘The Malaysian Insight’ and ‘The Vibes’ to act
BUSAN, Oct 2 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil wants media organisations that are owing salary arrears to their respective staff to immediately settle the payment. He described the act of not paying the salaries of media practitioners for several months
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Najib was ‘centre’ of 1MDB network, officials cannot run away from him
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was at the very “centre” of the the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) system and all officials – especially those in the Prime Minister’s Department – were unable to
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