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School bus operators told to update driver records by Oct 30 for RM1,000 aid before Deepavali
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 — All school bus owners and operators have been urged to update their drivers’ details from today until October 30 to facilitate the disbursement of RM1,000 in special financial assistance. The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) said
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Sitiawan fire claims lives of two teenage sisters, homes and vehicles gutted in morning inferno
IPOH, Oct 16 — Two sisters were killed after being trapped in a fire that destroyed two adjoining double-storey houses in Kampung Koh, near Sitiawan, today. Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Datuk Sayani Saidon said the two sisters
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Johor’s Pasir Gudang records API 207, highest nationwide as 30 areas hit unhealthy levels
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Pasir Gudang in Johor recorded a very unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 207, the highest in the country, while 30 other areas recorded unhealthy readings as of 9am today. According to the Department
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Jais confirms two arrests in alleged khalwat case involving public figure
SHAH ALAM, Oct 16 — The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) has confirmed the arrest of two people to assist investigations into an alleged khalwat case involving a public figure in Petaling Jaya yesterday, Sinar Harian reported. Jais director Datuk
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Sarawak state assembly suspends DAP’s Chong Chieng Jen over offensive language, unverified claims in Budget debate
KUCHING, Oct 16 — Chong Chieng Jen (DAP-Padungan) has been suspended for the remainder of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting for misleading the House and making unsubstantiated allegations while debating the 2027 Sarawak Budget. Transport Minister and Senadin assemblyman
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Coroner’s Court sets Jan 15, 2027 for verdict in Zara Qairina inquest
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 16 — The Coroner’s Court here has set January 15 next year to deliver its decision on the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir. Coroner Amir Shah Amri Hassan fixed the date today following discussions
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Man with 33 criminal, drug records arrested over glue tin attack on elderly man in Segamat
SEGAMAT, Oct 16 — A 70-year-old man sustained a forehead injury after he was allegedly struck with a tin of glue by a man outside a business premises in Jalan Mohd Yusof, Kampung Abdullah yesterday, Sinar Harian reported. Segamat district police
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Cable theft attempt halts power on Kajang Line for an hour, police report lodged
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — An attempted cable theft between the Phileo Damansara and Pusat Bandar Damansara stations disrupted MRT Kajang Line services early this morning. Rapid KL said the incident was detected at 5.30am, following an intrusion into the
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School assessment postponed as haze sparks MOE move to prioritise student health and safety
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 — The End-of-Academic-Session Assessment (UASA), scheduled to take place next week, has been postponed due to the haze currently affecting the country. In a statement yesterday, the Ministry of Education (MOE) announced that this decision was made
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MOH says mask up, avoid outdoor activity as haze blankets Malaysia with unhealthy air
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 16 — The public is advised to wear N95 face masks if they need to engage in outdoor activities during the haze, due to their ability to filter fine particles sized 2.5 microns (PM2.5) that can enter the
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