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Hissing King Cobra spotted on roof in Sik before being captured by Kedah Civil Defence team
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — A King Cobra was discovered coiled on the roof of a home in Kampung Charok Kit in Sik, Kedah, yesterday, prompting a swift response from the Sik Civil Defence Force (APM) to safely capture the
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Penang cops nab two men over fatal Sungai Bakap restaurant attack by masked assailants, case classified as murder
NIBONG TEBAL, Dec 31 — Police have detained two men to assist in the investigation into a fatal attack at a Sungai Bakap restaurant yesterday, in which a group of masked men armed with sharp weapons killed one man and
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Five women plead guilty, fined RM1,000 each
KOTA BHARU, Dec 31 — Five women from two families were each fined RM1,000 after pleading guilty at the Magistrate’s Court here today to committing affray at the Melor public market here on December 25. Rozita Ramli, 47, along with
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Man electrocuted to death while painting house in Kota Kinabalu, wrist severed
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — A man died after being electrocuted while carrying out painting work at a house in Kampung Likas in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, this morning. The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was confirmed dead at
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Ex-minister Abdul Kadir’s defamation suit over alleged debt claim against Aliff Syukri set for trial next week
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — Former culture, arts and tourism minister Tan Sri Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir is set to give his testimony at the High Court here on January 6 in a defamation case against influencer and businessman Datuk
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Fadillah: Loss of scholar Madeline Berma a blow to Sarawak and Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has described the passing of Malaysian Future Institute senior fellow Datuk Dr Madeline Berma as a great loss not only to the academic world, but also to Sarawak and
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Lamag by-election: BN’s Mohd Ismail pledges development as top priority
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 30 — Development of the Lamag state constituency will be the top priority of Mohd Ismail Ayob, who was announced as the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Lamag by-election scheduled for January. The youth activist, better known
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Perlis MB says sacked PAS reps may be considered for exco if they regain seats
KANGAR, Dec 30 — Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah said he is prepared to consider appointing three former PAS assemblymen to the new state executive council (exco), provided they are able to regain their respective seats. According to Berita Harian,
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Customs checks at KLIA T1 to move to departure gates from Jan 1
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 30 —The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) inspection for travellers departing from Malaysia will be consolidated at the departure gates of Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA T1) starting Jan 1. Currently, JKDM conducts inspections using Departure
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Six states under thunderstorm warning as MetMalaysia forecasts heavy rain and strong winds
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across six states until 7pm today. It said in a statement that the severe weather forecast covers Kulim and
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