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Retired soldier arrested in Penang over RM405,000 bribery linked to Malaysian Armed Forces veterans’ asset sales
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 13 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Penang today detained a retired soldier suspected of receiving nearly RM405,000 in bribes from a company owner in return for selling assets belonging to the Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans
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6,000 students infected across Malaysia, prompting temporary school closures
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — Around 6,000 school students across the country have been infected with the influenza virus, prompting several schools to close temporarily on the advice of their respective District Health Offices (PKD). Education director-general Dr Mohd Azam
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Zara Qairina locked herself in dorm bathroom after being scolded by seniors on night of confrontation, witness tells inquest
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 13 — A student witness told the inquest that 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir was alone in the dormitory toilet after being confronted and scolded by senior students, some hours before her fatal fall. Counsel Rizwandean M Borhan
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Police probe Israeli flag incident at Kelantan Gaza solidarity event
KOTA BHARU, Oct 13 — Police have launched an investigation into the raising of the Israeli flag during the “500 Pelayaran Solidariti Kelantan untuk Gaza” programme held at Lembah Sireh, here on Friday. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat
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Four suspects in Melaka school gang-rape case expelled but allowed to sit for SPM, Education D-G says
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 13 — All four students suspected in the gang rape case of a Form 3 student at a school in Alor Gajah, Melaka, have been expelled. According to Berita Harian (BH), Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad, the Director-General of Education, said
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Schools instructed to strengthen safety measures with unannounced spot checks, says Education DG
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 13 — All state education directors, district education officers, and school administrators have been instructed to strengthen safety supervision at their respective institutions, including through spot checks. Education director-general Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad said the measure is crucial
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Anwar to join national Deepavali Madani Open House at KL Sentral next Saturday
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to attend the national-level Deepavali MADANI Open House 2025, which will be held next Saturday (Oct 18) at Lot F, KL Sentral here. Digital Minister Gobind Singh
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MCMC to act on Anwar’s directive to strengthen data security via Sovereign AI Cloud
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will immediately carry out Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s directive to strengthen the country’s data security through the implementation of the Sovereign AI Cloud policy. Communications Minister Datuk
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MCMC urges media to report responsibly on Melaka school sexual assault case
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 12 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has urged the media to report ethically and responsibly on the alleged sexual assault case involving secondary school students in Melaka, without publishing sensational content that could disrupt investigations or
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Fahmi, Gobind call for stronger digital ecosystem to drive Malaysia’s AI future
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo have stressed the urgent need for Malaysia to strengthen its digital ecosystem to fully harness the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and remain competitive
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