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Anthony Loke steps aside after 22 years, Arul Kumar appointed Negeri Sembilan DAP chairman
SEREMBAN, Aug 10 — Nilai assemblyman and National DAP vice-chairman J. Arul Kumar has been appointed as the new Negeri Sembilan DAP chairman, effective today. DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke said the state committee unanimously selected Arul Kumar after he stepped
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Budget screening nears completion, Economy Ministry to forward 2027 development proposals to MoF
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 10 — The Economy Ministry expects to complete its screening of development expenditure proposals for 2027 by the middle of this month, before submitting its recommendations to the Finance Ministry (MoF), Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir
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Two boys reported missing last night found drowned at Pasir Gudang dam after overnight search
PASIR GUDANG, Aug 10 — The bodies of two primary schoolboys, who had been reported missing since last night, were recovered at a dam here by Fire and Rescue Department personnel early this morning. The victims have been identified as
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Cashless for all: E-wallets now a national habit for Malaysians across generations
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — E-wallets were long seen as a young person’s habit — something for students splitting bills or twenty-somethings ordering food delivery. New data from Ipsos Malaysia’s E-Wallet Landscape 2026 report suggests that story is out of
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Melaka election is change for PKR to rebuild, says Adam Adli
MELAKA, Aug 10 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) views the Melaka state election as a “new platform” to rebuild its strength through a more mature political approach centred on ideas and policies that are clearly communicated to the people. Acting
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Maintenance worker drowns after suspected fall into water tank at Kuala Langat power plant
SHAH ALAM, Aug 10 — A contract worker drowned after he was believed to have fallen into a five-metre-deep water tank while carrying out maintenance work at the cooling tower of the Kuala Langat Power Plant in Kuala Langat here
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Anwar undergoing medical checks, PMO confirms two‑day specialist observation period
PETALING JAYA, Aug 10 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is undergoing medical examinations and procedures prescribed by a team of specialist doctors, his office confirmed today. Senior press secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah said Anwar is expected to remain
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Hajiji: Sabah will use RM1.5b federal special grant for infrastructure and welfare
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 10 — All revenue received by Sabah from the Federal Government will be channelled back to the people through various forms of incentives, assistance and development, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said the increase
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Police: Four masked suspects break into Sungai Buloh home, make off with RM35,000 worth of valuables
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — The police are actively conducting an investigation into a burglary case suspected to have been carried out by four masked suspects at a woman’s residence in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, resulting in an estimated loss of
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Sabah to acquire 30pc stake in two new oil and gas fields, says Hajiji
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 10 — The Sabah government will acquire a 30 per cent stake in two new oil and gas fields on the state’s east coast, said Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said the state government
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