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MBPP blames root rot and trunk cavity for Angsana collapse in George Town
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 9 — Root rot and a cavity in the base of a 90-year-old Angsana tree, compounded by chronic soil compaction and limited rooting space, contributed to its collapse along Jalan Macalister here today. MBPP Mayor Datuk A.
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Police lodge report after fake statement linked to deputy IGP spreads on Facebook
PETALING JAYA, Aug 9 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has denied a viral social media post falsely linked to the deputy Inspector-General of Police (IGP), stressing that the content was fabricated and misleading. The force said the post, shared via
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Military veterans need more second-career opportunities, says Dr Wan Azizah
SERI KEMBANGAN, Aug 9 — The private sector needs to expand second-career opportunities for military veterans as part of efforts to strengthen their welfare and empowerment, says ‘Kempen Tabung Pahlawan’ (Warriors Fund Campaign) patron Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan
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Melaka seat swaps on the table for Perikatan, Samsuri tells BN
TAIPING, Aug 9 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) is open to talks with Barisan Nasional (BN), including possible seat swaps, ahead of the Melaka state election, PN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar reportedly said today. Utusan Malaysia reported Ahmad Samsuri as
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Samsuri says Bersatu remains in Perikatan despite Hadi’s claim
TAIPING, Aug 9 — Bersatu remains a member of Perikatan Nasional (PN) despite claims that its membership had automatically lapsed over plans for a new political coalition, PN chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar reportedly said today. Utusan Malaysia reported Ahmad
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Iran puts a price on reopening Hormuz Strait
DUBAI, Aug 9 — Iran has set a list of demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including compensation for war damages, complicating efforts to restore passage through the waterway vital to the global economy. Tehran has imposed an effective
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Jetstar plane forced to brake hard to avoid Qatar jet at Sydney airport, one crew member injured
SYDNEY, Aug 9 — Safety regulators launched an investigation on Sunday into a “near collision” between two passenger aircraft at Australia’s busiest airport that injured a crew member. The incident, which involved a Jetstar pilot being forced to apply sudden
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Umno‑PAS pact not for Sabah, Salleh Keruak says politics driven by autonomy rights
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 9 — Any political understanding between Umno and PAS that may work in Peninsular Malaysia may not necessarily be suitable for Sabah, where political realities are markedly different, said Umno Sabah treasurer Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak.
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DAP congress set for Aug 16 showdown, stalled reforms and grassroots frustration to dominate agenda
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 9 — National DAP organising secretary Datuk Chan Foong Hin said concerns over the lack of progress on institutional reforms, partly due to insufficient parliamentary support, will be addressed at the party’s national congress on August 16.
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Sarawak haze thickens, Serian tops API at 170 as Kuching, Bintulu readings hit 155
KUCHING, Aug 9 — Miri and Sarikei recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 1pm today. According to the Department of Environment’s Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), eight districts are now recording unhealthy API levels, including Miri
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