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Man in red Maserati making U-turn causes fatal crash on Johor’s Second Link, enraged drivers beat him up
ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 10 — A 27-year-old man driving a red Maserati registered in the republic caused a fatal four-vehicle crash on the Second Link Expressway yesterday and videos of the incident are circulating on social media. The 7pm collision
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Fears escalate in Batu Pahat village as three crocodiles are caught in a week, including one with 53 eggs
BATU PAHAT, May 10 — Villagers of Kampung Parit Gantong here are living in fear of crocodiles after three of the reptiles were caught in the last week. All villagers and farmers expressed their fear and concern for their safety
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Investigation underway as MACC gathers evidence on Pahang durian land encroachment
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is in the process of obtaining relevant documents for its investigation into the encroachment of land used for durian farming in Raub, Pahang. The MACC Strategic Communications Division said that
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Students in India, Pakistan advised to contact missions, steer clear of Kashmir
SEREMBAN, May 10 — Malaysians in India and Pakistan, especially students, are advised to contact the High Commissions in the countries concerned and submit complete information to facilitate communication and assistance if needed. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan also
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Anwar and Paetongtarn to hold joint Cabinet meeting at Bukit Kayu Hitam border, push for peace and trade ties
BANGKOK, May 10 — Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim have agreed to hold a joint Cabinet meeting later this year at the Sadao-Bukit Kayu Hitam border area. Paetongtarn, in a post on
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I’m contesting PKR leadership seat out of responsibility, not for position
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — PKR information chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has reaffirmed that his decision to contest for a seat in the party’s Central Leadership Council (MPP) for the 2025–2028 term stems from a sense of responsibility to the
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Changing of the Guard returns to Istana Negara with full military honours, draws local and foreign tourists
KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — The Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Istana Negara, Series 1/25, held today, was conducted with full military tradition involving four officers and 79 personnel from the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment (1
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Absenteeism, unauthorised leave and fake sick notes still top civil service offences
KOTA KINABALU, May 10 — Absenteeism, unauthorised leave and uncertified sick leave are among the most common offenses committed by civil servants, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar revealed. Speaking at the Jelajah Taat Setia
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Majority polled think Najib should not be pardoned
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — More than half of respondents in a survey on Malaysians’ views about the criminal justice system said they oppose the pardon plea by former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak. The survey, conducted by
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Rafizi, Nurul Izzah set for head-to-head PKR No 2 clash
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli has confirmed his bid to defend the party’s number two post, officially setting up a one-on-one contest with vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar ahead of the central leadership elections.
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