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Called a ‘gambling boss’, Anwar fires back: I cut special lottery draws from 22 to eight
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hit back at critics branding him a “tauke judi”, or gambling boss, saying his government had instead cut the number of special lottery draws from 22 a year
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Judiciary vital in upholding justice and people’s well‑being, says Tengku Maimun
BANGI, Aug 29 — The Judiciary is a vital institution and a key pillar in upholding justice, safeguarding the well-being of the people, and preserving the nation’s integrity, said former Chief Justice Tun Dr Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat. She said
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Prime Minister’s National Day 2026 address set for 2pm at PICC
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 — The 2026 National Day Prime Minister’s Address Ceremony at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) here has been scheduled for 2 pm, according to the Ministry of National Unity (KPN). In a statement yesterday, KPN said
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Foreign Ministry says 36 Malaysians in Tibet reported safe, with checks widening to Chinese border areas
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 — Thirty-six Malaysians in Tibet, China have reported to be safe following flash floods and landslides in the China-Nepal border area. Foreign Ministry deputy secretary-general (Bilateral Relations) Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin said that the identities
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PAS shuts door on Bersatu reconciliation, excludes Perikatan ally from muktamar
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — PAS has declared that the door to reconciliation with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia within Perikatan Nasional (PN) has closed. The rupture follows PAS’ accusation that its coalition partner contested against PN and signalled a willingness
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MetMalaysia issues special National Day forecast with thunderstorms, rain and haze expected through the weekend
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a special weather forecast in conjunction with the 2026 National Day celebration, with several states set to experience thunderstorms, heavy rain and haze on August 31. According to
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Anwar: Budget 2027 to include allowance for Form Six students
SEBERANG PERAI, Aug 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he will be including an allowance for Form Six students under Budget 2027, which is due to be tabled in October. He said the government decided this after
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Anwar: Malaysia coordinating aid to Nepal, may deploy Smart elite rescuers
BUTTERWORTH, Aug 28 — Malaysia is coordinating the delivery of aid to Nepal following the devastating floods in the country, including the possibility of deploying the Malaysian Special Search and Rescue Team (Smart), said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The prime
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Haze continues choking Malaysia as 19 areas see ‘Unhealthy’ air quality
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Nineteen air quality monitoring stations nationwide recorded “unhealthy” air pollutant index (API) readings as of 1.30pm today, according to Department of Environment (DoE) data. The highest API reading nationwide was logged at Serian in Sarawak,
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Thousands watch National Day rehearsal at Dataran Putrajaya ahead of Aug 31 parade
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 28 — The excitement surrounding the 2026 National Day celebrations is building as crowds flock to the iconic Dataran Putrajaya to witness first-hand the preparations and parade rehearsals ahead of the historic celebration on Aug 31. As early
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