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Marine police, Perhilitan seize RM700,000 worth of protected birds in Terengganu
KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 29 — The Kuala Terengganu Region Three Marine Police Force (PPM) and Terengganu Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) seized more than 50 protected birds and 60 cages worth RM709,950 in an integrated operation near Kampung Binjai
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Police nab two men ‘chauffeuring’ 690kg of ketum in Toyota Alphard on NSE
IPOH, Sept 29 — Two local men were arrested after allegedly possessing 690 kilogrammes of ketum leaves in a car at KM371 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) southbound early yesterday. Muallim district police chief Supt Khalid Mohamad said the suspects,
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Malaysia launches first phase of Rohingya repatriation to Myanmar
LUMUT, Sept 29 — Malaysia began repatriating around 1,500 Myanmar nationals on Tuesday, launching the first phase of a return programme that has raised concerns from rights groups. The group is the first of 5,000 Myanmar nationals Malaysia says have
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PM lauds Malaysian contingent on best WorldSkills showing since 1995
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated the Malaysian contingent for winning one bronze medal and 13 Medallions for Excellence at the WorldSkills Competition (WSC) Shanghai 2026. Anwar said the achievement was the national contingent’s
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After 70 years together, Dr Mahathir weeps as Dr Hasmah laid to rest
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — After seven decades together, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today faced one of his most difficult moments as he accompanied his late wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, to her final resting place. Dr Mahathir,
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HEAL 15555 crisis line records 267,873 calls for counselling, intervention since Covid‑19 pandemic
IPOH, Sept 28 — The National Mental Health Crisis Line (HEAL 15555) has intervened in 518 behavioural crisis cases over the past four years, covering suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said that of
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Fahmi tells telcos: Rethink diesel gensets, embrace renewables for tower operations
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — The government has called on telecommunications companies to reassess their reliance on diesel generator sets (gensets) to operate some 60,000 telecommunication towers nationwide, particularly in rural areas. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the
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Malaysia’s passport now No. 2 globally, sharing silver tier with Singapore
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 28 — The Malaysian passport is now ranked second globally in The Passport Index Global Ranking 2026, rising from third last year. The Immigration Department said in a social media post that this achievement reflects the strength and
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Fahmi offers condolences, calls on broadcasters to moderate shows as nation mourns Dr Hasmah
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — Television and radio stations have been urged to moderate and adjust their programming as a mark of respect following the passing of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali today. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil
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Remembering the legacy of Dr Hasmah, ‘Ibu Negara’ Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — Tun Dr Hasmah Mohamad Ali, a pioneering Malay woman physician and the lifelong companion of Malaysia’s longest-serving prime minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, died this morning at 9.20am. She was 100. Affectionately know as Dr
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