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Hot weather and strong winds complicate firefighting as 51‑hectare Kota Tinggi peat blaze rages
KOTA TINGGI, Aug 25 — Hot weather and strong winds are complicating efforts to put out a 51.4-hectare peat fire along Jalan Bypass Sebana Cove-Punggai that started yesterday. Operations commander, Deputy Fire Supt II Baharuddin Idris said 9.7 per cent
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Prime Minister urges Muslims to reflect Prophet’s values, not limit Maulidur Rasul to celebrations
SERDANG, Aug 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the commemoration of Maulidur Rasul should not be limited to celebrations or processions, but should instead be reflected through practising Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) way of life as a source
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Anwar: Amirudin tasked to work out Pakatan-BN alliance details for Melaka polls
SERDANG, Aug 25 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) election director Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has been given the mandate to work out the details of proposed cooperation between the coalition and Barisan Nasional (BN) for the Melaka state election, said PH
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Civil Defence Force vows safety review after trained sergeant dies from cobra bite
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — The Malaysia Civil Defence Force (APM) takes the fatal snakebite incident involving one of its personnel seriously and remains open to reviewing and improving safety measures, risk management and the implementation of activities from time
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Sarawak and Klang Valley worst hit as 30 spots in Malaysia breach ‘Unhealthy’ API levels
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — Malaysia’s prolonged haze crisis showed no signs of abating today, with 30 monitoring stations nationwide recording “unhealthy” Air Pollutant Index (API) levels, according to data from the Department of Environment’s Air Pollutant Index Management System
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Anwar reflects on Prophet’s leadership, promises change and justice for Malaysia in Maulidur Rasul message
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that he will continue striving to bring about change and reform (islah) for the country, taking the strategy of Prophet Muhammad SAW in establishing a new administration in
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Anwar applauds Sukma 2026 champions, urges youth to chase glory and carry Malaysia’s name worldwide
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and the state government for their commitment and hard work in successfully hosting the 2026 Malaysia Games (Sukma). Anwar said
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PM Anwar inaugurates Malaysia’s latest film landmark
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today officially opened the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) Tower in Damansara, marking a new phase in strengthening Malaysia’s film and audiovisual industry under the Orange Economy framework.
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Police tighten Malaysia–Thailand border security after Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat blasts
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Police have stepped up security preparedness at the Malaysia-Thailand border following a series of explosions and attacks in Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat, southern Thailand, with the areas remaining under control. Bukit Aman Internal Security and
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Penang enforces Private Accommodation By‑Laws, vows crackdown on unlicensed short‑term rentals
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 24 — The enforcement of the Private Accommodation By-Laws 2026 marks a crucial step in ensuring that short-term accommodation operators run their businesses legally and in compliance with regulations. President of the Malaysian Budget and Business Hotel
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