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Loke backs MACC probe into JPJ officers over alleged tonto cartel links
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — The Transport Ministry (MoT) has expressed full support for the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s actions in investigating and arresting enforcement officers suspected of acting as middlemen for a so-called ‘tonto’ cartel linked to corrupt protection rackets involving
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Ipoh woman with disabilities killed in Simpang Pulai house fire
IPOH, Feb 26 — An elderly woman with disabilities (OKU) was killed after the house she was living in at Jalan Lahat, Simpang Pulai, near here, was destroyed in a fire last night. Perak Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Operations
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Schools nationwide record 2,889 bullying cases last year, Education ministry tightens discipline and safety measures
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — A total of 2,889 cases of bullying were recorded last year, comprising 740 cases in primary schools and 2,149 in secondary schools, according to the Ministry of Education (MOE). In a written reply published on
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In Dewan Rakyat today, MPs to quiz govt on entry permits, public dakwah and Visit Malaysia Year 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — The latest status of reforms to entry permits into Malaysia and the government’s stance on dakwah activities in public spaces are among issues expected to take centre stage at the Dewan Rakyat sitting today. According
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Parliamentary committee urges milk subsidies as child stunting rate climbs to 21.2pc in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — The Parliamentary Special Select Committee on Women, Children and Community Development has proposed introducing or retargeting milk subsidies to address nutritional deficiencies that contribute to stunting among children. Its chairman, Yeo Bee Yin (PH-Puchong), said
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Diesel and RON97 petrol in Peninsular Malaysia up five sen from Feb 26 to March 4
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — The retail price of diesel in Peninsular Malaysia will rise by five sen to RM3.04 per litre, while prices in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan will remain unchanged at RM2.15 per litre, for the period from Feb
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Sabah floods: Membakut latest district affected after Sipitang, Sook and Beaufort
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 25 — Membakut became the latest district to be affected by floods in Sabah as of noon today, following continuous rainfall since yesterday. Earlier this morning, flooding was reported in three other districts, namely Sipitang, Sook, and
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Immigration Dept detain 13 foreign nationals at Ramadan bazaars in Bandar Baru Bangi
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — The Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) detained 13 foreigners in a special inspection and enforcement operation at the Section 13 Ramadan Bazaar in Bandar Baru Bangi on Monday. In a Facebook post, JIM said that
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Police probe death of Form One student after fall at Penang apartment
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — A 13-year-old girl died after falling from an apartment block in George Town this morning. China Press reported that the incident took place at around 9am and that the Form One student was not a resident
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Kadazan-English-Malay Webonary goes ‘live’, opening 30,000 words to the world
PENAMPANG, Feb 25 — The public can now search the Kadazan-English-Malay dictionary online after the Kadazan Webonary was launched by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick here. The project spearheaded by the Sabah Kadazandusun Language Foundation (KLF) was uploaded on February 16
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