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IGP warns of ‘unhealthy confrontation’, urges Umno Youth and DAP to call off rival Jalur Gemilang events in Penang
KEPALA BATAS, Aug 14 — The police have urged the cancellation of a planned gathering in Bertam here today over the issue of Malaysian flag, to prevent any confrontation between opposing groups. PDRM said the move was to safeguard the safety
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How it stacks up against global models
PETALING JAYA, Aug 14 — Selangor’s upcoming Selangor Intelligent Parking (SIP) system will centralise on-street parking management in four local councils — Petaling Jaya (MBPJ), Subang Jaya (MBSJ), Shah Alam (MBSA) and Selayang (MPS) — under a single integrated model. Under
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GOF seizes over 6,800 gas cylinders worth RM1.03m in Kuala Lipis raid
KUANTAN, Aug 13 — The Southeast Brigade General Operations Force (GOF) has seized 6,834 gas cylinders of various brands and weights worth RM1.03 million in a raid in the Tempoyang Industrial Area, Mukim Kuala Lipis. Southeast Brigade GOF commander Datuk
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Malaysia’s internet coverage hits almost 99pc, 5G reaches 82pc in populated areas
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said internet and communications coverage in Malaysia’s populated areas has reached 98.82 per cent. For 5G services, he said Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has completed 7,489 transmitter sites, delivering 82.4
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AGC orders inquest into Zara Qairina’s death to determine possible criminal elements
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — The Attorney General’s Chambers has today decided to hold an inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir. In a statement, it said the decision was made after reviewing the investigation report submitted by the police yesterday.
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Teachers risk RM10,000 fine, two years’ jail for vaping or smoking in schools, says Fadhlina
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has warned that teachers caught smoking cigarettes or using electronic cigarettes (vapes) on school grounds face fines of up to RM10,000 or a maximum two-year jail term. She said the Ministry
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All students in Henry Gurney rehab school passed their SPM last year, deputy home minister says
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — All 59 Henry Gurney School inmates who sat for the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination achieved a 100 per cent pass rate, with 40 per cent obtaining at least one A, Deputy Home Minister
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Transport Ministry weighs creating safety board to probe major road accidents
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — The Ministry of Transport is mulling over the proposal to establish the Malaysian Transportation Safety Board (MTSB), a special body tasked with investigating road accidents in the country, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Minister
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Armed Forces officers arrested over alleged RM5m smuggling ring in southern Malaysia
PETALING JAYA, Aug 13 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has reportedly arrested five senior Armed Forces officers and five civilians over their alleged involvement in a smuggling syndicate in the country’s south. Citing an anonymous source, Free Malaysia Today reported that
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Unemployed man charged with murdering father in Kuala Krai, court orders psychiatric evaluation
KUALA KRAI, Aug 13 — An unemployed man was charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with the murder of his father. No plea was recorded from the accused, Narosman Othman, 39, as murder cases fall under the jurisdiction of
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