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High Court rules federal government unlawfully withheld Sabah’s 40pc share of federal revenue for 50 years
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 17 — The Kota Kinabalu High Court has ruled that the federal government acted unlawfully by not fulfilling Sabah’s right to 40 per cent of federal revenue for nearly 50 years. Delivering her judgment in open court,
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Police await autopsy to verify family’s claim of 200 stab wounds
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Police are still unable to confirm the exact number of stab wounds sustained by 16-year-old Yap Shing Xuen, who was killed in a school stabbing in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, as investigators are awaiting the
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Penang police deploy night patrols at boarding schools for anti-bullying drive
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 17 — Penang police will deploy the Patrol Car Unit (MPV) and Motorcycle Patrol Unit (URB) to enter, especially at night, the compound of boarding schools to carry out patrols in a bid to curb bullying activities.
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Malaysian Hindus embrace sacred traditions as Deepavali brings light and prosperity Monday
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Hindus in Malaysia and around the world will celebrate Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, on Monday (Oct 20), marking the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Malaysia Hindudharma Maamandram president A. Radhakrishnan
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Ahead of Deepavali, 8.8 million STR recipients to receive Phase Four payments from tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Some 8.8 million Rahmah Cash Contribution (STR) recipients will receive their final phase payments for this year starting tomorrow, the Finance Ministry announced today. The Phase Four payments, initially slated for roll-out in mid-November, was
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Immigration nabs 14 foreigners, DBKL shuts illegal premises in KL Strike Force raid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — A total of 14 foreign nationals were detained during a joint enforcement operation involving City Hall (DBKL), the Immigration Department, and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department. The integrated “KL Strike Force” operation took place around
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RM12b in Budget 2026 to boost rural Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) will continue to focus on comprehensive rural development through Budget 2026, which allocates RM12.4 billion, marking an increase of 3.69 per cent compared to the previous year.
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Police say case closed on Telok Panglima Garang school brawl shown in viral video
SHAH ALAM, Oct 17 — Police have confirmed that a fight involving a group of students at a school in Telok Panglima Garang, Kuala Langat, has been resolved among the parties concerned. Kuala Langat police chief Supt Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi
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BN finalising candidate list to strengthen comeback bid in Sabah election
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Barisan Nasional (BN) is expected to announce the names of candidates contesting in the 17th Sabah State Election (PRN) one week before the nomination day, said its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The
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MACC to trial AI-based procurement system in Johor for enhanced transparency
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 17 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is developing an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven procurement system to enhance transparency and integrity in government operations, with a trial run to be carried out in Johor soon. MACC chief commissioner
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