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Four-year-old boy dies after falling from 30th-floor apartment in Bukit Jalil
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — A four-year-old boy was killed after he is believed to have fallen from the balcony of his 30th-floor residence at an apartment in Bukit Jalil yesterday. Cheras police chief ACP Aidil Bolhassan said an emergency
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Anwar receives Aidiladha greetings from Iranian and Turkish leaders, reaffirms Malaysia’s support for Palestine
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — In the spirit of Aidiladha, which upholds the values of sacrifice and justice, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed appreciation for the steadfastness of Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian in defending the plight of
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Malaysia exempts businesses below RM500,000 from e-invoicing, delays mandate for RM1m to RM5m group to 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) today announced that the implementation phase for e-invoices for taxpayers with annual income or sales exceeding RM1 million but not exceeding RM5 million has been postponed to Jan 1, 2026.
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How online platforms are transforming Korban rites for Muslim Malaysians
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 — In today’s digital world, where technology connects people across geographical borders, even performing religious rituals overseas like the Korban this Aidiladha is now a cinch. Several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Malaysia have been proactive in
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Police confirm body found in Bangsar construction site is missing British tourist, no foul play suspected
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The body of a man who was discovered at a construction site in Bangsar yesterday has been confirmed to be that of missing Englishman Jordan Michael John Johnson-Doyle. Kuala Lumpur police chief Commissioner Datuk Rusdi
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Johor govt warns public to avoid middlemen scams over affordable housing
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 5 — The Johor government today reminded the public that no middlemen or agents have been appointed in the Johor Affordable Housing (RMMJ) application process. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor
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Khairy brushes off return to politics, says business is booming and Cabinet not in his plans
PUTRAJAYA, June 5 — Politician-turned-podcaster Khairy Jamaluddin today dismissed rumours that he would make a comeback to the government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The former minister who was expelled from Umno in 2023 said he is currently
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Putrajaya slams UN Security Council’s failure to pass Gaza ceasefire resolution after US veto
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — The Malaysian government today condemned the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) failure to adopt a resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. In a statement published on the Foreign Affairs Ministry’s website,
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Bukit Aman nabs two over KLIA Haj scam, denies detaining stranded pilgrims
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — Federal police said today that two individuals were arrested for allegedly masterminding a Haj pilgrimage scam that saw several pilgrims stranded at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department acting
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Nightly lane closures on Sungai Besi Expressway until November 30 for maintenance works
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — Besraya (M) Sdn Bhd is carrying out scheduled road maintenance works along the Sungai Besi Expressway (Besraya), starting from June 3 to November 30. The highway concessionaire, in a statement, announced that lane closures will
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