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Charges in Zara Qairina’s case are the first under Malaysia’s new anti-bullying law
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The case involving Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir is the first to be prosecuted under Section 507C(1) of the Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2025, which stipulates bullying as a criminal offence, says Home Minister
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195 witnesses, police disciplinary action, and questions that won’t go away
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 21 — Five teenage girls pleaded not guilty in the Children’s Court here yesterday to charges of using abusive words against Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir last month. The case was mentioned before Sessions Court Judge
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Under 2025 chairmanship, Malaysia aims to accelerate Asean integration, trade and green growth
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Malaysia views Asean as a region with vast untapped potential and is poised to become a dynamic engine of growth and resilience amid global uncertainties, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti).
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Police to reopen investigation into 2013 death of Kelantan tahfiz student Wan Ahmad Faris
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will reopen the investigation file on the death of tahfiz student Wan Ahmad Faris Wan Abdul Rahman, who is believed to
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Penang LRT budget raised to RM16.8b due to land costs, inflation and extended route to Seberang Perai
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 21 — The budget of RM16.8 billion set for the LRT Mutiara Line in Penang was due to market conditions, including land acquisition costs, since 2016. According to MRT Corp, the original estimated cost for the Penang
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Charges in Zara Qairina’s case are the first under Malaysia’s new anti-bullying law
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The case involving Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir is the first to be prosecuted under Section 507C(1) of the Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2025, which stipulates bullying as a criminal offence, says Home Minister
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Ahmad Maslan calls for calm over upside-down Jalur Gemilang in Pontian after Akmal Saleh’s cry
PONTIAN, Aug 20 — The Jalur Gemilang which was hung upside-down in Pontian town has been corrected after the incident was found to have been caused by an error at a local dental clinic, Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said. The
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Espionage threats, Formula 1 return, and food security
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Government efforts to counter espionage elements that could jeopardise national security, and Malaysia’s ability to host Formula 1 (F1) again, are expected to take the spotlight in the Dewan Rakyat today. According to the Order
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Water and energy are Malaysia’s edge in global tech race, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said Malaysia’s abundance of water and energy resources has made the country an attractive destination for data centre, semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) investors. For that reason, Anwar
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14 routes shut for rehearsals, Core Island sealed off during celebrations
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — A total of 14 main roads in Putrajaya will be closed from 6 am to 12 noon between Aug 26 and 29 for rehearsals ahead of the 68th National Day celebrations. Kuala Lumpur police chief
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