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Malaysian Pannir Selvam to be executed in Singapore Oct 8, says lawyer
SINGAPORE, Oct 4 — Malaysian death-row inmate Pannir Selvam Pranthaman is scheduled to be executed in Singapore on October 8, a month after his post-appeal application was dismissed by the Court of Appeal. His family’s lawyer N. Surendran said the
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Nearly a month on, police await AGC’s call on charges after Kg Sungai Baru eviction clash
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Police are awaiting further instructions from the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) over the violent commotion that broke out during an eviction operation in Kampung Sungai Baru on September 11. Kuala Lumpur police chief Commissioner Datuk Fadil
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Immigration busts online prostitution syndicate using WhatsApp, Telegram in Klang and Puchong
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 3 — A prostitution syndicate that sold sexual services online through WhatsApp and Telegram was dismantled in a major immigration crackdown across Klang and Puchong. The coordinated raids on Oct 1, dubbed “Ops Gegar”, resulted in the arrest
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Malaysia secures seventh straight term on ICAO Council with record votes
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Malaysia has been successfully re-elected to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council as a Part III member for the 2025-2028 term, an achievement that reaffirms the country’s leadership in global aviation. In a joint
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Strongest storm in 49 years rips through Johor, Batu Pahat worst hit
BATU PAHAT, Oct 3 — A total of 56 houses were reported damaged after storms and strong winds hit several districts in Johor yesterday, with Batu Pahat recording the highest number of cases. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman
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King hails Malaysian role in Global Sumud Flotilla, hopes volunteers freed soon
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia has described the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) as a noble humanitarian mission in alleviating the suffering of those facing hunger in Gaza, especially the elderly, women and children.
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Trump’s visit to Malaysia for Asean Summit not a compromise on Palestinian cause, says Reezal Merican
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — The upcoming visit of United States President Donald J. Trump to Malaysia in conjunction with the 47th Asean Summit this month does not signal that Malaysia is compromising on or abandoning its commitment to the Palestinian
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Two paintings stolen from Johor History Gallery in Kota Tinggi, police investigating
KOTA TINGGI, Oct 3 — Police are investigating the theft of two paintings that were publicly displayed at the Johor History Gallery within the Tourism Information Centre (TIC) in Kota Tinggi. Kota Tinggi police chief Superintendent Yusof Othman said a
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Hajiji announces RM4.2b Jesselton Docklands to reshape KK waterfront into global tourism hub
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 3 — The RM4.2 billion Jesselton Docklands waterfront development is expected to be a catalyst for Sabah’s economy by creating jobs, attracting investments, stimulating tourism, and generating growth across multiple sectors. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor
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Police hunt motorcyclist after viral video shows girl, 8, hit outside SK Permatang Pauh
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Oct 3– Police are tracking down a motorcyclist who allegedly hit a schoolgirl while she was crossing the road in front of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Permatang Pauh here, after a video of the incident went viral on social
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