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Education Ministry deploys crisis team after student fatally stabbed at Bandar Utama school
KUALA LMPUR, Oct 14 — The Education Ministry has sent counsellors and guidance teachers to provide psychosocial support following the fatal stabbing of a student at a school in Bandar Utama, Selangor. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the move was
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Bersatu suspends Wan Ahmad Fayhsal, expels Wan Saiful and four chiefs over disciplinary breaches
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) disciplinary board has suspended Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal’s party membership for one term and expelled Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan, along with four division chiefs,
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2,880 road crashes involving children this year, with 714 fatalities linked to failure to wear seat belts
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — A total of 2,880 road crashes involving children were recorded between January and September this year, including 714 fatal cases, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said. Citing data from the Home Ministry, Loke stated that fatal
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‘Satay’, ‘nasi lemak’ too good to ignore in Visit Malaysia 2026 tourism push
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said Malaysian cuisine such as satay, nasi lemak and teh tarik should be among the country’s main attractions in efforts to promote the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign.
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Sabah BN aims for a fresh start with 81pc new candidates, half of whom are young people, in upcoming state election
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 14 — Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) will feature 81 per cent new candidates — half of whom are young people — in the upcoming 17th Sabah state election. Sabah BN chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin said
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Inside KL’s emerging Green Connector Network
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — A quiet transformation is underway in Malaysia’s capital. Beneath the skyscrapers and flyovers, planners are trying to reconnect the city’s historic heart through a series of shaded corridors, pocket parks and pedestrian-friendly back lanes. Called the
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Company director fined RM10,000 for sending death threats to female lawyer in Penang
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — The Magistrates’ Court in George Town, Penang, today ordered a company director to pay a RM10,000 fine after he pleaded guilty to making death threats against a female lawyer last September. According to Kosmo! Online,
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Serve with honesty, sincerity, and earn halal income, Anwar tells civil servants
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded civil servants to instil determination and commitment within themselves to serve with honesty and dedication for the nation’s future. Anwar, who is also the minister of finance, urged
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Ringgit on track to strengthen below RM4 per US dollar, says second finance minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — The Malaysian ringgit is expected to continue its recent gains, supported by robust domestic spending and the government’s fiscal prudence, Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said. The currency could strengthen to “just
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Anwar pledges protection for officials taking action against corruption
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given assurance that the government will protect those who act decisively in combating corruption and safeguarding national revenue, in line with the administration’s commitment to strengthening governance and national
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