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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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Soldier suffers facial injuries after being accidentally shot during Port Dickson firing practice
SEREMBAN, Aug 13 — A soldier suffered facial injuries after being accidentally shot by a colleague at a firing range in Sungai Menyala, Port Dickson, yesterday. Negeri Sembilan Police deputy chief SAC Mohd Nasharudin Mohd Shariff said the incident occurred
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Former auditor-general says ‘right to be heard’ denied after not called to testify by Tabung Haji RCI
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Former Auditor-General Tan Sri Madinah Mohamad reportedly said she was disappointed she was not called to testify before the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), despite turning up at the designated venue
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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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