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Retiree loses RM1.417m after transferring savings across multiple accounts in phone‑call scam
KUANTAN, Sept 2 — A retiree of a national multinational oil and gas company suffered a loss of RM1.417 million after being duped by a telephone fraud syndicate between May and yesterday. Pahang acting police chief Datuk Azry Akmar Ayob
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PPC orders formation of special task force to probe Penang ferry-cargo vessel collision
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 2 — Authorities have ordered the formation of a special task force to investigate last night’s collision between the Teluk Bahang Ferry and cargo vessel MV Mekar Jaya in Penang Port waters. Penang Port Commission (PPC) Chairman
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Sabah activates state and district disaster command centres as API readings rise to unhealthy levels
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 2 — Sabah has activated its State Disaster Operations Command Centre (PKOB), as well as district-level PKOBs in Kota Kinabalu, Keningau and Papar, as the Air Pollutant Index (API) rose yesterday. State Secretary Datuk Zainudin Aman, who
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Tabung Haji RCI: Former minister remanded five days in Saudi Arabia hotel lease probe
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 2 — A former minister has been remanded for five days to assist investigations into a hotel lease issue involving Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) in Saudi Arabia. The remand order, which runs from today until Sunday, was issued
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Visibility stays above minimum at Kuching Airport despite haze, only AirBorneo flights cancelled
KUCHING, Sept 1 — Operations at Kuching International Airport (KIA) remained largely unaffected despite worsening haze conditions, with only two flights cancelled as visibility in parts of Sarawak deteriorated. KIA senior manager Jun Iskandar Murshidi said the cancelled flights were
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‘Literally tasting the smoke’: Sarawakians suffer as haze worsens
KUCHING, Sept 1 — Air quality in Malaysia’s Sarawak state deteriorated further today as smoke from Indonesian forest fires drove up respiratory complaints and sent residents scrambling for protective masks. Six districts in Sarawak, on Borneo, recorded hazardous Air Pollutant Index
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Juwai IQI: Malaysia among top destinations for Chinese property buyers, investment on track to top RM1.6b a year
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — Malaysia has emerged as a leading destination for property seekers from China, with its share of enquiries reaching the highest level in a decade. According to new insights released today by Juwai IQI, the profile
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Johari Ghani: US forced labour issue resolved, excess capacity still pending
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — The United States (US) is expected to announce the findings of its investigation into excess capacity involving Malaysia in about three weeks to four weeks, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul
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Merdeka break expected to bring RM36m to southern Thailand from 60,000 Malaysian tourists
KOTA BARU, Sept 1 — About 60,000 Malaysians are expected to spend an estimated RM36 million in southern Thailand during the five-day Merdeka Day and school holiday period. The New Straits Times reported Thailand-Asean Halal Trade and Tourism Association president
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MOF: Budi95 and Budi Diesel monthly entitlements back to 300L today
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — The basic monthly eligibility limit under Budi Madani has been increased from 200 to 300 litres, effective today. The Ministry of Finance (MOF), in a Facebook post, said the adjustment covers Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95)
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