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Anthony Loke directs JPJ to go after campaigners riding motorcycles without helmets in Johor
PUTRAJAYA, July 1 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke has directed the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to issue summonses to individuals seen riding motorcycles without helmets during the Johor state election (PRN Johor) campaign. The order follows viral video showing a
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Selangor reviewing terminal operators as Carey Island port awaits MOT licence for September start, says MB
BANDUNG, July 10 — Selangor is ready to break ground on the proposed third port terminal on Carey Island as early as September, subject to the Ministry of Transport’s (MOT) approval of the port licence, as the state reviews potential
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Johor polls: EC expects 70pc turnout from state’s 2.7 million voters, citing campaign‑period enthusiasm
PONTIAN, July 10 — The Election Commission (EC) expects voter turnout for tomorrow’s Johor state election to reach around 70 per cent, driven by strong public interest in participating in the democratic process. EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan Harun said
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Govt outlines skills, ethics and tech adaptation as three‑pronged approach to help media navigate AI risks
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The government is focusing on a three-pronged strategy, namely skills development, stronger ethical standards and technological adaptation, to help media practitioners address the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI). In a written parliamentary
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Flights grounded: Malaysia Airlines halts Kuala Lumpur–Taipei routes July 11 citing Typhoon Bavi
PETALING JAYA, July 10 — Malaysia Airlines has grounded flights between Kuala Lumpur and Taipei tomorrow as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards Taiwan, scrapping two services and urging passengers to rebook or seek refunds. The airline said services MH366 (Kuala Lumpur–Taipei)
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Johor polls: Pakatan rep files police report against Onn Hafiz over alleged TVET campaign misconduct
SIMPANG RENGGAM, July 9 — The representative of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Machap seat today lodged a police report against caretaker menteri besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi over alleged misconduct involving Technical and Vocational Education and Training
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Anwar urges whole-of-nation approach as cyber, AI threats reshape Malaysia’s security
PUTRAJAYA, July 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a collective national defence, warning that security can no longer be left solely to the military and enforcement agencies as artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber threats reshape
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Going beyond encryption, Malaysia rolls out quantum cryptography sandbox to safeguard digital borders
PUTRAJAYA, July 9 — Malaysia has launched a strategic framework to shield the nation from future cyber threats posed by quantum computing, introducing the National Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration Plan and the Malaysia Quantum Cryptography Sandbox. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar
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RM13.34m cannabis haul: Selangor police bust four drug syndicates
SHAH ALAM, July 9 — Selangor police have crippled four syndicates involved in the distribution of cannabis buds, with seizures valued at RM13.34 million in operations carried out at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 and Kota Warisan,
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Malaysia, Thailand fast-track border projects as both sides eye US$30b trade by 2027
PUTRAJAYA, July 9 — Malaysia and Thailand have agreed to expedite several border connectivity projects, proceed with the development of special border economic zones and facilitate immigration and customs procedures to strengthen bilateral cooperation and achieve a bilateral trade target
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