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All 23 Malaysians from Gaza aid flotilla to land at KLIA tonight, solidarity gathering at Axiata Arena tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — All 23 Malaysians who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) mission will be arriving home tonight at 10 pm, one of the activists, Muhammad Nadir Al-Nuri Kamaruzaman, confirmed. In a Facebook post, Muhammad Nadir,
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Current penalties too soft, new Bill aims to hit cybercriminals harder, says deputy home minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — The government is in the process of drafting a new bill on cybercrime as part of efforts to curb online offences in the country, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said. He
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Motorcyclist killed, seven injured in multi-vehicle crash on Samarahan-Stutong bypass
KUCHING, Oct 7 — A multivehicle crash on the new Jalan Samarahan-Stutong Baru bypass here this morning left a motorcyclist dead and seven other motorists with injuries. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said personnel from Kota Samarahan fire
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Upko eyes Melalap seat in Sabah polls after Peter Anthony’s conviction
TENOM, Oct 7 — United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) is ready to contest the Melalap state seat in the 17th State Election (PRN17), said its president Datuk Ewon Benedick. He urged party members and supporters of the unity government to
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Minister urges respect for Federal Constitution, Islamic law after claims of alcohol served at government-linked dinner
SHAH ALAM, Oct 7 — Malaysians have been urged to respect the Federal Constitution, adhere to Islamic principles and be mindful of Muslim sensitivities to preserve national harmony and unity, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr
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MACC uncovers tyre label fraud, barcode tampering and smuggling; illicit trade believed to cost govt RM350m in tax losses since 2020
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Label fraud and the erasure of bar codes on tyres are among the main findings of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in their investigation, code-named Op Grip. According to a source, other findings include the
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Govt ups ante for Malaysian Film Fest, Best Film winner to get RM1m boost from Creative Content Fund
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — The winner of the Best Film Category at the 34th Malaysian Film Festival (FFM) will receive support through the Creative Content Fund (DKK) amounting to RM1 million. Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said this
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Malaysia to keep championing open trade and global cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Malaysia will continue to champion open trade, fair rules, and international cooperation through its proactive engagement across multiple platforms, including Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), Asean, and Brics, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He
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Mohamad Sabu undergoing routine treatment at IJN, says office
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 6 — Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, is currently undergoing routine treatment at the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur, with his condition reported as stable. The Minister’s Office, in an official
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Father dies, family badly hurt after car hits electric post in Shah Alam
SHAH ALAM, Oct 6 — A 39-year-old man died while his wife and three children were seriously injured when their car skidded and crashed into an electric post in an accident at Persiaran Tengku Ampuan, Section 22, here today. Selangor
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