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More trees, less concrete, happy humans: Inspired by London’s Hyde Park, Sarawak premier unveils plans for Samarahan Park
KOTA SAMARAHAN, Jan 18 — The Sarawak government plans to transform over 1,000 acres near Samarahan Boulevard into a large-scale public park, modelled after iconic urban green spaces such as London’s Hyde Park. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari
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Unidentified woman found dead at Lubuk Sepang beach in Johor, police say
KOTA TINGGI, Jan 18 — The body of a woman, believed to have drowned and bearing injuries to her right thigh, was found in the Lubuk Sepang beach area, Bayu Damai in Pengerang, here this morning. Kota Tinggi district police
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Dad missing after pulling son from raging Sungai Lebir in Kelantan, search-and-rescue continues today
GUA MUSANG, Jan 18 — A man is feared drowned after being swept away by strong currents while trying to rescue his son from drowning in Sungai Lebir at the Lebir South Kelantan Development Authority’s (Kesedar) Land Development Plan (RKT)
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Foreign Ministry confirms Malaysian actress missing in Jeddah since Jan 15, consulate coordinating with authorities
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — The Foreign Ministry has confirmed that a Malaysian citizen has been reported missing in Jeddah since January 15. In a statement on Saturday, the ministry said that since the report was received, the Consulate General
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MACC headquarters ramps up security with RM6.5m CCTV upgrade and facial recognition tech
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 17— The upgrade of the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) system at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Headquarters was completed on December 17, significantly strengthening security and integrated monitoring capabilities at the premises. Public Works Department (JKR) Federal Territory of
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Sarawak GOF raids in Sibu, Betong and Bintulu seize over RM10m in frozen goods, cigarettes and liquor
KUCHING, Jan 17 — The Sarawak Brigade General Operations Force (GOF) seized various frozen products, cigarettes and liquor worth RM10 million through Op Taring Alpha and Op Taring Chiller in Sibu, Betong and Bintulu, yesterday. Sarawak Brigade Commander SAC Lim
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Army chief confirms 15 officers identified in viral ‘Yeye’ scandal, vows firm action
PORT DICKSON, Jan 17 — Malaysian Army Chief General Datuk Azhan Md Othman has confirmed that 15 army officers were identified as being involved in alleged immoral activities linked to the so-called “Yeye” culture, which recently went viral on social
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Contractor cheated of RM460,000 after falling for bogus investment scheme
SARIKEI, Jan 17 — A contractor lost about RM460,00 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme. Sarikei police chief Supt Aswandy Anis said the contractor, in his 50s, lodged a police report yesterday after realising that he had been
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Housing minister announces RM3m allocation to build six Madani recreational parks in Penang
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 17 — Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming today announced an allocation of RM3 million to build Madani recreational parks in Penang. He said with RM500,000 for each park, a total of six Madani recreational
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Foreign minister says Malaysia has no direct trade ties with Iran after fresh Trump tariff plan
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has cautioned that the United States’ plan to impose an additional 25 per cent tariff on countries trading with Iran risks placing undue pressure on third countries and distorting
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