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Haze worsens as Serian hits 412, while Samarahan and Kuching record hazardous API levels
KUCHING, Aug 30 — Serian, Samarahan and Kuching recorded hazardous-level Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 12.30pm today. According to the Department of Environment (DOE)’s Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, the API reading at the Serian District
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Melaka PKR plans early candidate announcements, Adam Adli says new faces need preparation
MELAKA, Aug 30 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Melaka plans to announce its candidates for the upcoming state election earlier to give its new faces sufficient time to be fully prepared before facing voters. Acting chairman of the Melaka PKR
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Nepal floods leave 55 Malaysians uncontactable, 36 more missing in China, says ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — A total of 91 Malaysians, comprising 55 in Nepal and 36 in China, remain reported as uncontactable as of 8pm on Saturday following the floods that struck on Aug 26, the Foreign Ministry said. In
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Foreign minister says briefing today for families of Malaysians missing in Nepal floods
SEREMBAN, Aug 30 — A briefing will be held today with the families of Malaysians still unaccounted for following severe flash floods and landslides in Nepal’s Rasuwa district. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said the briefing will involve Wisma
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Anwar: Colonial‑era laws curbing student freedom must be abolished to realise true independence
PERMATANG PAUH, Aug 29 — Colonial-era laws restricting students’ freedom should be abolished to allow the true meaning of independence to be fully realised, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. He said university students should have more freedom to
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Anwar approves RM4.6m for upgrades at 27 Penang Islamic institutions
BUTTERWORTH, Aug 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has approved an additional RM4.6 million this year to upgrade basic infrastructure at 27 Islamic educational institutions across Penang. The allocation is an increase from the RM2.11 million provided last
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Anwar vows to claw back billions lost to leakages and return money to Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said billions of ringgit lost through leakages and misuse must be recovered and returned to Malaysians, arguing that the government could not justify allowing vast sums of public money
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National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya to proceed as planned, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 — The 2026 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya on August 31 will proceed as planned for now, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said. The chairman of the 2026 National Day and Malaysia Day (HKHM) Celebrations main
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AG says Lahad Datu trial shows how justice system safeguards national sovereignty
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Every time the Jalur Gemilang is flown in conjunction with National Day and Malaysia Day (HKHM), attention is often focused on the sacrifices of security personnel who defend the country on the front lines. But
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Sarawak targets 20,000 affordable homes by 2030, says deputy minister
SIBU, Aug 29 — The Sarawak government will continue working with the housing industry to meet the people’s housing needs, including its target of building 20,000 affordable homes by 2030. State Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government
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