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Plan ahead: Jalan Bukit Bintang to close Jan 1 and Jan 3 for ‘I Lite U’ festival programme
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — Kuala Lumpur’s most recognisable shopping strip will be fully closed on two nights in early January to make way for the dry run and official launch of the “I Lite U” Festival 2026 Lighting Programme.
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Perak invests in smarter, kinder stray animal management
IPOH, Dec 28 — The Perak state government has strengthened its commitment to addressing the issue of stray animals in a sustainable, humane and shared-responsibility manner by increasing the allocation to RM0.3 million for next year. State Housing and Local
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New MB sworn in but Perlis political drama deepens as state PAS Youth chief reveals SD invite
KANGAR, Dec 28 — Perlis PAS Youth chief Haziq Asyraf today said he had been invited to sign a statutory declaration (SD) against the former state menteri besar without party authorisation, but he declined to attend because it was not
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1MDB verdict shows need for stronger governance, says DAP chairman
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo today said the 1MDB trial findings highlight the urgent need for institutional reforms in Malaysia to prevent future corruption and abuse of power. He noted that while the Anwar
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Taiping retiree loses over RM300,000 in life savings by phone fraudsters claiming police and TNB links
IPOH, Dec 28 — An elderly woman suffered a loss of RM318,521 after being duped by a phone scam syndicate impersonating the authorities. Taiping district police chief ACP Mohamad Nasir Ismail said the 74-year-old victim, a government retiree, lodged a
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MetMalaysia warns of heavy rain across multiple states, with some alerts extended to Monday
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) today issued a severe continuous heavy rain warning in Pahang and Johor until Monday. MetMalaysia in a statement announced that in Pahang, the affected areas are Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin
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No foul play in Sentul flat fire that killed mother and son
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — Police have found no elements of criminal activity in a fire that claimed the lives of a mother and her son at a flat in Sentul here yesterday, according to Sinar Harian. Sentul district police chief
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AI must be paired with digital literacy to curb misinformation
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 27 — The application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology must be strategically complemented by efforts to strengthen digital and social media literacy, to ensure the country’s information ecosystem remains safe, ethical and responsible, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
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Malaysia Army chief on leave pending MACC probe, Navy chief named acting Armed Forces chief after Nizam retires
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 — The Defence Ministry today instructed Army chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan to go on leave with immediate effect to allow investigations into allegations of money laundering. The ministry said the administrative measure was
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After 1MDB conviction, Najib urges Malaysians to stay calm, vows to continue legal fight
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 26 ― Datuk Seri Najib Razak has called on Malaysians to remain calm after he was convicted and sentenced to jail by the High Court today after being found guilty of abuse of power and money laundering involving
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