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Defence minister: Local defence industry must grow to cut import reliance
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — The development of the local defence industry must continue to be strengthened to reduce t...
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HR minister: Locals should be first priority when hiring, foreign labour only when necessary
SEREMBAN, July 28 — Malaysians must be given priority for available jobs before employers turn to foreign workers,...
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Businessman: Bumi contractor’s RM1m to Bersatu was ‘reward’ after getting RM141m govt project, tapped Muhyiddin’s golf buddy’s help
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Bumiputera contractor Nepturis Sdn Bhd had given RM1 million to political party Parti...
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Selangor MB Amirudin Shari orders crackdown on purported unauthorised settlements in Setia Alam
SHAH ALAM, July 28 — Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has ordered the local authorities to take im...
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PPR Seri Pantai gets RM2.59m worth of upgrading works from DBKL
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has allocated a total of RM2.59 million to car...
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Former unit trust consultant jailed 18 months, fined RM2m for investment fraud
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — A former unit trust consultant was sentenced to 18 months in prison and fined a total of R...
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After nearly three years, Johor police reclassify baby’s death as murder, father named main suspect
JOHOR BAHRU, July 28 — After nearly three years of investigation and recent developments, police have reclassified...
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Bahrain to cover F1 rights fees for Sepang race, says SIC
SEPANG, July 28 — Bahrain will fully bear the Formula One (F1) rights fees of US$70 million (RM298 million) to US$...
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Transport Ministry says Putrajaya monorail project not viable to revive
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — The Putrajaya monorail project, which has been abandoned since 2004, has been found to be...
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Malaysia registers 26 rare disease medicines since 2020, says Health Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — A total of 26 medicines for rare diseases had been registered in Malaysia as of April this...
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MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for KL, parts of Selangor, Johor, Sarawak and three states
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning fo...
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Six brothers charged with trafficking 118g of heroin in Ipoh
IPOH, July 28 — Six siblings were charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with trafficking 118.87 grams...
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Police: All Rohingya refugees relocated to KL headquarters hold valid UNHCR documents
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — All the 110 Rohingya refugees relocated to the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent Headquarters...
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Felda settler killed in Jempol crash with lorry after motorcycle enters opposite lane
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — A Felda settler was killed after the motorcycle he was riding entered the opposite lane an...
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Sarawak crocodile sighting near Sibu flyover sparks public warning
SIBU, July 28 — The sight of a crocodile lurking in a pond near the Jalan Oya-Sibu Jaya flyover has prompted a war...
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Negeri Sembilan polls: EC targets voter turnout of 75pc on Saturday
SEREMBAN, July 28 — The Election Commission (EC) is targeting a voter turnout of between 72 and 75 per cent for th...
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Negeri Sembilan early voter turnout tops 80pc at 2pm as 20 centres close
SEREMBAN, July 28 — Two more early polling centres for the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election, involving security...
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No land will be acquired for Port Dickson Smart Port, says Aminuddin
SEREMBAN, July 28 — The AI-powered Smart Port project in Port Dickson will be developed entirely on land owned by...
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Maritime executive says K8 declaration confusion affecting industry, urges Customs Dept to clarify
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Maritime Network Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Seri Jeyenderan Ramasamy toda...
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Malaysia eyes new framework to deal with economic crisis risks, says PM’s adviser
KUALA LIMPUR, July 28 — The government is looking to establish an economic security framework to strengthen the co...
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Deputy minister: Govt studies new data centre projects to prevent strain on power, water supplies
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — All applications for new data centre projects undergo strict assessments to ensure electri...
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Govt to launch digital trust strategy, enforcement framework by year-end, says Gobind
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — The Digital Ministry is drafting a comprehensive strategy centred on building trust in eme...
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Johor police bust two scam rings operating in Forest City, 335 suspects nabbed
JOHOR BAHRU, July 28 — Johor police have busted two online scam syndicates that operate call centres in Forest Cit...
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Strong demand for Malaysia’s US$1.5b sukuk signals investor confidence, says Bank Negara governor
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Malaysia’s successful US$1.5 billion (RM6.13 billion) global sukuk issuance last wee...
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Menara Merdeka 118 officially renamed Menara Merdeka Maybank; former HQ now Menara Tun Perak
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Menara Merdeka 118 has officially been renamed Menara Merdeka Maybank, reflecting Maybank&...
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Company’s RM19.5m donation to Bersatu was due to project award after Muhyiddin’s minutes, MD says
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Construction company Mamfor Sdn Bhd’s managing director Shahradzi Shamsuddin s...
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Malaysia has enough fuel supply until year-end, govt securing 2027 stocks, says economy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Malaysia has begun securing fuel supplies for next year as the conflict around the Strait...
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High Court orders Malaysian govt, police to pay activists RM195,000 over unlawful 2021 vigil arrests
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — The High Court today ordered the government and police to pay RM195,000 in damages to 13 a...
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Komtar tourist attraction cleared to continue operations after fatal fall, says Penang CM
GEORGE TOWN, July 28 — The operator of a tourist attraction in Komtar has been allowed to continue operating after...
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Most infrastructure ready ahead of 2027 dual Year One intake, says education minister
PUTRAJAYA, July 28 — The majority of infrastructure projects to support the intake of six-year-old Year One pupils...
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Form Six transfer to Higher Education Ministry put on hold, says Anwar
PUTRAJAYA, July 28 — The current pre-university management system for Form Six students will continue to be overse...
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MACC pursues documents from Dubai, Singapore and Indonesia as KWAP investment probe widens
MELAKA, July 28 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has identified Dubai, Singapore and Indonesia as...
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Negeri Sembilan DKU files fresh contempt bid against six over alleged injunction breach
SEREMBAN, July 28 — The Negeri Sembilan Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) and its secretary reportedly filed a fresh...
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Police to question Kedah MB, Rembau Umno leader over N. Sembilan polls remarks
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Police will call up Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor and a Rembau Umn...
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Malaysian govt prioritising wage growth before widening tax base, says economy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Economy Minister Datuk Seri Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir today said Malaysia must first addr...
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Negeri Sembilan early voter turnout passes 53pc as 18 centres close at noon
SEREMBAN, July 28 — A total of 18 out of the 38 early polling centres for the 16th Negeri Sembilan State Election...
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Penang monitoring Rohingya settlements after Penaga relocation, says chief minister
GEORGE TOWN, July 28 — The Penang government is monitoring areas with sizeable Rohingya communities following the...
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Kon Yeow: Mixed support means Pakatan must intensify Negeri Sembilan campaign in weaker seats
GEORGE TOWN, July 28 — Penang Pakatan Harapan chairman Chow Kon Yeow said PH needs to intensify its efforts in som...
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Negeri Sembilan early voter turnout reaches 14.31pc as of 9am
SEREMBAN, July 28 — As of 9am today, 14.31 per cent of early voters in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election hav...
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Anwar: Students to get free AI software access under digital skills programme
PUTRAJAYA, July 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today the government would subsidise subscriptio...
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Bank Negara governor expects Malaysia’s growth to hit upper end of 4-5pc forecast despite energy shock
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Despite the energy supply shock, Malaysia’s economy remains well on track to grow by...
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El Niño: Johor, Melaka could see 20-40pc less rain during upcoming Northeast Monsoon season
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Johor and Melaka are expected to record a reduction of between 20 to 40 per cent less rain...
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Anwar: Meritocracy must be fair to students with fewer opportunities
PUTRAJAYA, July 28 — Chasing meritocracy should not deprive students from marginalised groups of equal opportuniti...
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Anwar: Learning other languages will not undermine Bahasa Melayu’s status
PUTRAJAYA, July 28 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said mastering other languages should not be se...
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OECD says Malaysia’s data centre boom brings growth but few jobs and mounting pressure on power, water
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — Malaysia’s booming data centre industry is helping drive economic growth and foreign...
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OECD urges Malaysia to bring back GST, phase out fuel subsidies to strengthen public finances
KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 — The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has urged Malaysia to re...
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Seven-year-old boy recovering after surgery following Teluk Intan crash that killed two teen girls
IPOH, July 28 — A seven-year-old boy who was involved in a crash that killed two teenage girls along Jalan Padang...
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Police open investigation after 11 reports over video allegedly touching on Negeri Sembilan royalty
SEREMBAN, July 28 — Negeri Sembilan police have opened an investigation after receiving 11 reports over a TikTok v...
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Anwar: Form Six stays under Education Ministry, but schools must treat it as pre-university
PUTRAJAYA, July 28 — Form Six students will remain under the Education Ministry for now but schools should provide...