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From shaky Subuh prayers to spilt nasi lemak: How Johoreans felt the Segamat quake
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 24 — A 4.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Segamat this morning caused panic among residents, particularly those preparing to start their daily routines. Nur Hafiz Mukmin, 32, said his house in Jalan Tasek Alai suddenly shook at around
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Warisan says only pact is with Sabahans, party won’t ride on Perikatan, GRS or anyone else’s ticket in state polls
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 24 — Parti Warisan has dismissed claims of working with Perikatan Nasional (PN), maintaining that it will contest the 17th State Election on its own. Warisan Information Chief Datuk Mohd Azis Jamman said the party’s stand remains
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Does our Sabah Moto Day look like a joke to you? Hajiji asks as 60,000 riders roll in
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 24 — The Sabah Moto Day 8.0 is far from being merely an entertainment event or a “joke” as alleged by some quarters, but rather a major platform that unites the voices, spirit and aspirations of motorcycling
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Express bus rear-ends stalled trailer on NSE near Tangkak, injuring five
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — An express bus collided with a trailer at KM152.4 of the North-South Expressway (southbound) near Tangkak today, injuring five people including the driver. In a Harian Metro report, Tangkak district police chief Superintendent Roslan Mohd Talib said
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Tabung Haji tells off rumour-mongers over rebranding claims
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), the country’s comprehensive hajj management institution, has stressed that its operations are governed and managed entirely by a Bumiputera Muslim management team. Its Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mustakim
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Body of man found on Sungai Klang riverbank near Pantai Dalam
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — The body of a man was found washed up along the banks of Sungai Klang near Pantai Dalam yesterday evening. A rescue team from the Pantai Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched at 5.05pm following
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Kajang Satay gets heritage recognition in Selangor
KAJANG, Aug 24 — Kajang Satay was today declared a Selangor State Heritage Food, among other efforts, to ensure this culinary treasure continues to be preserved, passed down from generation to generation, and becomes a source of culinary pride for
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Melaka boy claims attempted kidnap while cycling home, cops investigate
MELAKA, Aug 24 — Melaka police are investigating allegations that a boy was nearly abducted by a man in a white van while cycling home in Kampung Paya Ikan here on Aug 15. Melaka Tengah police chief ACP Christopher Patit
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Johor rolls out RM3.87m plan to empower Orang Asli communities
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 24 — The Johor state government has announced nine initiatives to support and empower the Orang Asli community, with a total allocation of RM3.87 million. In a Facebook post, State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry and Rural Development Committee
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Smoke from broken-down lorry triggers chaotic 12-vehicle crash in Muar; one dead, six injured
MUAR, Aug 24 — It was a bizarre chain reaction that linked a total of 12 vehicles in a southbound accident at KM129.9 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) yesterday morning, but when the smoke cleared on the potentially deadly incident
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