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Foreign policy on Palestine, Kampung Baru development on agenda
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Malaysia’s foreign policy stance, particularly on Palestine, and the development of Kampung Baru are among the main issues to be raised on the first day of the Third Meeting of the Fourth Session of the
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Subang Air Base marks 40 years as RMAF’s backbone for defence and humanitarian missions
SUBANG, Oct 4 — The Subang Air Base continues to serve as the strategic backbone of the nation, ensuring the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) maintains its critical airlift capability for both defence and humanitarian missions. RMAF Chief General Datuk Seri
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24-hour worker protection amendments to be tabled in Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — Amendments to the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4) to introduce 24-hour protection for workers under the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) are scheduled to be tabled in the upcoming Parliament session. Human Resources Minister
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Johorean cyclist Nur Aiman brings Malaysia back to LTdL podium after five years
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 4 — National cyclist Muhammad Nur Aiman Rosli of the Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG) ended Malaysia’s five-year podium drought at the Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) by finishing second in Stage Seven today. The achievement was all
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Malaysian Pannir Selvam to be executed in Singapore Oct 8, says lawyer
SINGAPORE, Oct 4 — Malaysian death-row inmate Pannir Selvam Pranthaman is scheduled to be executed in Singapore on October 8, a month after his post-appeal application was dismissed by the Court of Appeal. His family’s lawyer N. Surendran said the
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Nearly a month on, police await AGC’s call on charges after Kg Sungai Baru eviction clash
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Police are awaiting further instructions from the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) over the violent commotion that broke out during an eviction operation in Kampung Sungai Baru on September 11. Kuala Lumpur police chief Commissioner Datuk Fadil
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Immigration busts online prostitution syndicate using WhatsApp, Telegram in Klang and Puchong
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 3 — A prostitution syndicate that sold sexual services online through WhatsApp and Telegram was dismantled in a major immigration crackdown across Klang and Puchong. The coordinated raids on Oct 1, dubbed “Ops Gegar”, resulted in the arrest
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Malaysia secures seventh straight term on ICAO Council with record votes
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Malaysia has been successfully re-elected to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council as a Part III member for the 2025-2028 term, an achievement that reaffirms the country’s leadership in global aviation. In a joint
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Strongest storm in 49 years rips through Johor, Batu Pahat worst hit
BATU PAHAT, Oct 3 — A total of 56 houses were reported damaged after storms and strong winds hit several districts in Johor yesterday, with Batu Pahat recording the highest number of cases. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman
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King hails Malaysian role in Global Sumud Flotilla, hopes volunteers freed soon
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia has described the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) as a noble humanitarian mission in alleviating the suffering of those facing hunger in Gaza, especially the elderly, women and children.
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