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Chow Kon Yeow: Pakatan won’t play racial politics in Penang fight
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 3 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) will not resort to racial or identity-based politics in its bid to retain Penang, said Penang PH chairman Chow Kon Yeow. The Penang chief minister said the coalition would continue to seek
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KL reforms take time, Hannah Yeoh says contracts and costs block quick fixes
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh today said reforms to improve Kuala Lumpur’s liveability cannot happen overnight, as even seemingly simple changes require negotiations with multiple stakeholders, existing contracts, and financial
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Selangor MB reveals locals shielding Rohingya, warns collusion obstructs enforcement efforts
SHAH ALAM, Aug 3 — Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has revealed that some locals are believed to be protecting illegal immigrants, including Rohingya, making enforcement efforts more challenging. He said the existence of inappropriate collusion between certain
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Terengganu police chief: Five deaths, 1,850 summonses and 222 motorcycles seized during RXZ Members 8.0 gathering
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Five people were killed in road accidents during the RXZ Members 8.0 gathering in Terengganu, as the number of crashes recorded over the event period nearly tripled from last year. A total of 29 accidents
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No pilgrims remain in Saudi Arabia under Haj operations, consulate urges public to ignore rumours
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The Consulate General of Malaysia in Jeddah on Sunday denied claims circulating on social media that Malaysian Haj pilgrims were still in Saudi Arabia under the management of the 1447H/2026 Haj season. In a statement,
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Police deny arrests, confirm Rohingya refugees outside UNHCR office only documented before release
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Police have confirmed that no arrests were made on a group of Rohingya refugees who gathered outside the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) office here recently. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus
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Chief Secretary says WFH fine if KPIs delivered, department heads must bear responsibility
SUNGAI PETANI, Aug 3 — Civil servants working from home (WFH) will not face issues related to work performance as long as they meet the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu
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Johor DAP voices full confidence in Anthony Loke, vows to regroup for next general election
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 3 — Johor DAP has expressed its full support for DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke to continue leading the party despite DAP and Pakatan Harapan (PH) suffering a setback in the Negeri Sembilan state election. Its chairman Teo
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Melaka Opposition leader expects BN-Perikatan talks soon on state election pact
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) leaders are expected to hold talks soon over a possible electoral pact for the Melaka state election, state Opposition leader Mohd Yadzil Yaakub told national daily The Star. Mohd
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Open to negotiations: Melaka MB says willing to discuss cooperation with any party for the coming state polls
MELAKA, Aug 2 — Melaka Barisan Nasional (BN) is open to cooperating with any party under a BN Plus formula for the upcoming state election, its chairman and Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said. Ab Rauf, who is
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