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One year after son attacked, Rafizi decries threats, says case ‘died off’ unresolved
PETALING JAYA, Aug 14 — After a year since the attack on his child in Putrajaya, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has claimed the case has “gone quiet and died off”. “A year has passed, and the case has gone quiet,”
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Malaysia’s economy expands 6pc in Q2, first‑half growth steady at 5.7pc, says BNM
KUALA LUMPUR, AUG 14 — Malaysia’s economy expanded by 6 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, bringing first-half growth to 5.7 per cent. Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said growth remained broad-based, supported by domestic
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Malaysia may one day vote online, EC says trust and security top priorities
PETALING JAYA, Aug 14 — The Election Commission (EC) has not ruled out the possibility of introducing online or electronic voting in Malaysia in the future. According to Berita Harian (BH), EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said the proposal would however,
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‘Party within the party’: Nurul Izzah says PKR unity threatened by internal clashes
MELAKA, Aug 14 — PKR’s deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar has cautioned that the party cannot remain strong if it is distracted by internal disputes. Speaking at the joint Wanita Keadilan and Angkatan Muda Keadilan congress in Ayer Keroh today,
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Haze? Penang schools ready to call off outdoor activities once API crosses 100, shut if over 200
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 14 — Schools in areas recording an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading will be required to suspend all outdoor activities involving students as a precautionary measure amid the haze affecting Penang. Penang Education Department (JPNPP) director
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As air quality turns unhealthy at Minden, Penang exco urges public to limit outdoor activities
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 13 — Air quality in parts of Penang reached unhealthy levels today, with the Minden monitoring station recording an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 107 at noon before improving later in the afternoon. Penang housing and
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Penang may advise schools to suspend outdoor activities if air quality worsens, says CM
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 13 — The Penang government may advise schools to suspend or postpone outdoor activities if air quality in the state worsens, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said today. He said Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in Penang
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Medan Pasar set for climate-resilient revamp under KL ‘sponge city’ push, says Hannah Yeoh
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Historic Medan Pasar in downtown Kuala Lumpur is set for a revamp aimed at improving rainwater management and public accessibility while preserving its heritage identity, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh
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Unhealthy air quality recorded in 11 areas nationwide, Sarawak worst hit
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — As of 9am today, air quality in 11 areas across the country is at unhealthy levels, with Sarawak reporting the most affected areas. According to data from the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS)
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Seven areas in Sarawak record unhealthy API levels, down from nine
KUCHING, Aug 13 — Seven areas in Sarawak recorded unhealthy Air Pollution Index (API) readings due to transboundary haze as of 8am this morning, compared to nine areas yesterday morning. Based on the Air Pollution Index Management System (APIMS), the
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