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Malaysia presses Asean for collective action on transboundary haze as El Niño peaks
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 22 — Malaysia is calling for collective action from all Asean member states to enhance preparedness in addressing the risk of transboundary haze through preventive measures, national preparedness and continuous monitoring, based on the principles of the Asean
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Exco: Perak and federal governments streamlining laws for Pulau Sembilan enforcement
SUNGAI SIPUT, Aug 22 — The Perak and federal governments are upgrading existing legislation to streamline and strengthen enforcement operations in the waters of the Pulau Sembilan State Park. Perak Tourism, Industry, Investment and Corridor Development Committee chairman Loh Sze
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Penang police warn convoy participants: No sirens, no stunts, no controlling traffic
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 22 — Penang police have urged organisers of motorcycle and vehicle convoys to plan their movements carefully amid an anticipated increase in traffic volume in the state during the upcoming school holidays, long weekends and major events.
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Malaysia, Pakistan strengthen legal ties with new prisoner transfer treaty
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Malaysia and Pakistan yesterday signed the International Transfer of Prisoners (ITOP) Treaty, strengthening legal and security cooperation between the two countries. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the treaty was signed with Pakistan’s
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Anwar and Pakistans’s Shehbaz call for diplomacy in Iran-US tensions
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif have agreed that regional tensions must be addressed through dialogue and diplomacy to safeguard peace and stability. Anwar said the shared position was
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Rapid KL to run 24‑hour trains and buses for Merdeka Eve and National Day crowds
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Selected rail and bus services operated by Rapid KL will operate 24 hours on Aug 30 and 31 to facilitate public movement in conjunction with the 2026 National Day celebrations. Rapid KL in a statement
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Foreign minister says Asean best platform as Malaysia pushes regional action on haze crisis
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug 21 — Malaysia will utilise Asean diplomatic channels to seek a solution to the transboundary haze affecting several areas in the region, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. He said Asean remains the most appropriate
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Penang Hill cable car hits 32pc completion; operations expected by late 2027
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 21 — The Penang Hill cable car project has reached 32 per cent completion and is expected to be physically finished by August next year, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said today. The state expects operations to
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Felda task force to examine current management, not just past problems, says Anwar
BANGI, Aug 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he would wait for the complete report of the Special Task Force investigating the management of the Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) before making any official announcement. He said
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Dengue cases surge 56pc as MOH warns of nationwide spread
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has sounded the alarm over a significant surge in dengue cases across Malaysia, with infections spiking by more than 50 per cent compared to last year. Data as of Epidemiological
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