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Nine arrested in viral biker mob attack on Myvi in Puchong
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — Police have arrested nine men for allegedly terrorising a Perodua Myvi driver in a mob attack near the Batu 13 Toll Plaza in Puchong early Sunday morning. Serdang district police chief ACP Muhamad Farid Ahmad
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Miros probes suspected brake failure in lorry that caused fatal Kajang toll crash killing one-year-old boy
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) is investigating the lorry suspected of causing a fatal accident at the Kajang toll plaza, focusing particularly on the vehicle’s braking system, which is believed to have malfunctioned.
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Malaysia’s economy still on right track with growth, low inflation, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — Malaysia remains on the right track in terms of its economic performance despite current challenges, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said today. He said based on the data received, the country’s economic
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Economist hails Budi95 rollout as bold move, benefits extended to all Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — The Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95) initiative has charted a new course in targeted petrol subsidies, benefiting not only vulnerable groups but also the majority of Malaysians. Previously, concerns had arisen among the M40 group that they might lose
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Malaysia proposes Asean Council on steel to strengthen regional industry ties, says Liew Chin Tong
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — ASEAN steel policymakers have proposed forming an ASEAN Council on Steel to enhance government-to-government (G2G) engagement in the region’s steel industry, said Investment, Trade and Industry Deputy Minister (MITI) Liew Chin Tong. The idea was proposed
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Ipoh man who beat family dog to death in viral video arrested
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal beating of a pet dog in Taman Orkid, Ipoh, after a video of the incident went viral online. The 91-second video, posted by the Malaysian
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Settle your summonses for RM150 now or be blacklisted, JPJ warns nearly 2 million motorists
KOTA BHARU, Sept 30 — Nearly two million motorists risk being blacklisted by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) for failing to resolve outstanding traffic summonses for various offences, some dating back more than 15 years. RTD senior enforcement director Datuk
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Budi95 rolls out nationwide, 16 million Malaysians benefit from cheaper RON95
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — Since 12 am today, 16 million Malaysians will start receiving benefits under the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) initiative to ease daily expenses. The initiative sets the price of RON95 petrol at RM1.99 per litre, down from RM2.05, with
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How dirty officials drove luxury cars full of oil across border
KOTA BHARU, Sept 30 — Cooking oil smuggling kingpin “Datuk John” evaded authorities for years by hiring at least two enforcement officers to drive vehicles loaded with subsidised oil through the heavily guarded Rantau Panjang border checkpoint. The officers were
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Non-subsidised RON95 retail price set at RM2.60 per litre from Sept 30, says MOF
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — The retail price of non-subsidised RON95 petrol has been set at RM2.60 per litre for the period from Sept 30 to Oct 8, the Finance Ministry (MOF) announced yesterday. In a statement, MOF said the government
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