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Three-year-old boy dies after falling from sixth floor of Kota Damansara .. - 23/08 4:48 pm

PETALING JAYA: A three-year-old boy was killed after he is believed to have fallen from the sixth floor of a condominium here. Read full story





Health insurance premiums spike is burdening ordinary Malaysians, says Dr .. - 23/08 4:42 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: The sudden surge in health insurance premiums, which spiked by 14.2% in July alone, is placing a heavy burden on Malaysians, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full story





Claim of 10,000 Bangladeshi students given 'graduate pass' not true, says .. - 23/08 4:39 pm

PUTRAJAYA: A claim that 10,000 Bangladeshi students in Malaysia will be given 'graduate pass' to enable them to work in the country is untrue and baseless, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. Read full story





Motorcyclist killed in three-vehicle pile-up in Perak - 23/08 4:15 pm

IPOH: A 33-year old motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle collision at Jalan Perdana, Taman Desa Meru, Meru Raya in Perak. Read full story





Government supports local defence industry but wants transparency, says .. - 23/08 3:59 pm

SEREMBAN: The government will continue to support the local defence industry but demands greater transparency in procurement procedures, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story





Gemilang Anak Sabah enters race with aim to form state government - 23/08 3:54 pm

KOTA KINABALU: A new political party, Gemilang Anak Sabah, has been launched with the hope of taking over the state government. Read full story





Five women suffer minor injuries in crash on North-South Expressway - 23/08 3:48 pm

IPOH: Five women sustained minor injuries in a two-car crash at KM368.5 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS), along the Slim RiverSungkai stretch heading north. Read full story





Rapid KL train services to operate 24 hours during National Day celebration - 23/08 3:44 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Rapid KL train services will be operating 24 hours in the Klang Valley in conjunction with the National Day celebration. Read full story





Not nice: 69-year-old man trapped in car after road accident in Perak - 23/08 3:35 pm

IPOH: A 69-year-old man was trapped inside his car after it collided with another vehicle at Jalan Seberang Perak Changkat Lada Kg Gajah in Perak. Read full story





27% of students at top public universities are foreigners, says Kedah exco - 23/08 3:26 pm

PETALING JAYA: 27% of students at Malaysia's five leading public universities are foreign nationals, says a Kedah exco member. Read full story





PETRONAS' promoting TVET to young people via technical programme - 22/08 3:24 pm

MELAKA: PETRONAS has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing young people's interest in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) through the "Xplore VISTA i-plus programme". Read full story





Oct 31 decision on Na'imah's challenge of prosecution bid to freeze Jersey .. - 22/08 3:20 pm

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QuickCheck: Is the JPJ DG offering free driving licences without any exams .. - 22/08 3:00 pm

GETTING a driving licence is necessary, before one can drive a motor vehicle on Malaysian roads. Read full story





QuickCheck: Did an expectant mother give birth in a PJ mall car park? - 22/08 2:40 pm

LIFE happens, sometimes when you least expect it. We have all heard stories of expectant mothers suddenly going into labour and giving birth in the unlikeliest of places. Read full story





Burger chain fires COO over offensive post, apologises to Muslim community - 22/08 2:32 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Home-grown burger chain myBurgerLab has terminated the services of its chief operating officer Andrew Chong over a post he made on social media. Read full story





Bukit Aman's Integrity unit to take appropriate action on initial team .. - 22/08 2:15 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman's Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (Jips) will take appropriate action on the initial investigating team for the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir, says Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail. Read full story





Japan city proposes two-hour daily smartphone limit - 22/08 2:10 pm

A Japanese city will urge all smartphone users to limit screen time to two hours a day outside work or school under a proposed ordinance that includes no penalties. Read full story





Child minder claims trial to causing death of baby who choked on milk - 22/08 2:05 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: A child minder has been charged in the Sessions Court here with not making reasonable provision for the supervision and care of a child under her care, resulting in the death of a seven-month-old baby boy at a nursery in Wangsa Maju here. Read full story





2027 target for diagnosis-related group system rollout, Dewan Rakyat told - 22/08 2:05 pm

PETALING JAYA: The diagnosis-related group (DRG) system is targeted to be rolled out by 2027, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Read full story





Malaysian champions JDT and Cambodias PKR Svay Rieng begin Asean Club .. - 22/08 1:39 pm

JDT made a winning start to its Asean Club Championship Shopee Cup campaign as PKR also joined them at the top of the table after a comfortable win. Read full story





Crowd of supporters shows up at Bukit Mertajam court in solidarity with .. - 22/08 8:14 am

BUKIT MERTAJAM: A group of supporters have turned up with banners at the court complex here to show solidarity with Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh. Read full story





QuickCheck: Does buah keluak contain a deadly toxin? - 22/08 8:00 am

FROM the kitchens and dining rooms of stately homes in Melaka and Penang to Peranakan restaurants all over Malaysia, buah keluak or pangium edule to use its scientific name is either a traditional celebratory classic or a popular fixture on the menu. Read full story





INTERACTIVE: Overseas demand for Malaysian nurses soar - 22/08 7:00 am

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Recognise nursing degrees, raise salaries to keep locals - 22/08 7:00 am

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un awards soldiers who fought in Russia, KCNA says - 22/08 5:42 am

SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un lauded "heroic" North Korean troops who fought for Russia in the war against Ukraine, in a ceremony decorating soldiers of the army's overseas operation, state media KCNA said on Friday. Read full story





Thailand's Shinawatra dynasty faces triple court test that could upend .. - 21/08 2:16 pm

BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's billionaire Shinawatra family is bracing for a series of high-stakes court decisions starting Friday that could test its political resilience, with the prospect of an early election and prolonged trouble for the country's stuttering economy. Read full story





Thailand requires banks to cap most online transfers at US$1,500 daily to .. - 21/08 2:00 pm

Banks in Thailand are now required to set a daily limit of 50,000 baht (RM6,480 or US$1,537) on many online transfers to lessen financial fraud, particularly those involving customers judged vulnerable such as children and older people. Read full story





Reports on videos tarnishing TH's image submitted to MCMC, police, says .. - 21/08 1:48 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Reports regarding video clips allegedly tarnishing Lembaga Tabung Haji's (TH) image on social media have been lodged with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Royal Malaysia Police. Read full story





Smuggling crackdown a direct result of Ops Sohor arrests, says Azam - 21/08 1:42 pm

PUTRAJAYA: The crackdown on a large-scale tobacco, cigarette and cigar smuggling syndicate was a direct result of arrests made under Ops Sohor, says Tan Sri Azam Baki. Read full story





MPs warn proposed bill risks displacing urban poor with low consent .. - 21/08 1:37 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: A group of government MPs has urged the government to revise the proposed Urban Renewal bill 2025, warning that its consent threshold for redevelopment projects could accelerate gentrification and displace underprivileged tenants from city centres. Read full story





22 million MyKad holders can now check eligibility for Sara Appreciation .. - 21/08 1:35 pm

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 22 million Malaysian MyKad holders can now check their eligibility for the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) Appreciation Aid via the official Sara portal at sara.gov.my starting from Thursday (Aug 21), the Finance Ministry announced. Read full story





Wireman and wife claim trial to hurting teens - 21/08 1:35 pm

SEREMBAN: A 44-year-old wireman has claimed trial to three charges of intentionally causing physical harm to his three stepsons with a weapon. Read full story





Married couple charged with abusing 22-month-old boy - 21/08 1:24 pm

KUALA TERENGGANU: A married couple have been charged at the Sessions Court here with causing physical harm to a one-year-and-ten-month-old boy. Read full story





Delay Urban Renewal Bill's second reading until pending issues addressed, .. - 21/08 1:23 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: MPs have urged that the Bill to introduce the Urban Renewal Act (URA) be delayed until all pending issues raised by the stakeholders are addressed. Read full story





Competition Act amendments to be tabled before year end, says Armizan - 21/08 1:22 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Amendments to the Competition Act 2010 are targeted to be tabled in Parliament before the end of the year, says Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali. Read full story





Jailed French researcher faces Russian espionage charge, court says - 21/08 6:58 am

(Reuters) -French researcher Laurent Vinatier, already jailed in Russia on charges of violating the country's "foreign agent" laws, now faces a new espionage charge, according to court documents cited by Russian news agencies. Read full story





North Korea leader Kim praises 'heroic' troops in Russia, state media says - 21/08 6:13 am

SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised "heroic" North Korean troops who fought for Russia in the war against Ukraine, in a meeting with officers of the army's overseas operation, state media KCNA said on Thursday. Read full story





FBI warns of Russian hacks targeting US critical infrastructure - 21/08 5:29 am

(Reuters) -Hackers associated with some of Russia's most prolific cyber espionage units have over the last year been leveraging a vulnerability in older Cisco software to target thousands of networking devices associated with critical infrastructure IT systems, the FBI and Cisco said on Wednesday. Read full story





Senior govt officer remanded over RM50,000 bribe probe - 20/08 3:58 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has obtained a remand for a senior government officer for an investigation into claims that he solicited bribes and overseas trips from several parties. Read full story





Maha 2026 set to be biggest edition, five million visitors targeted, says .. - 20/08 3:44 pm

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agro-Tourism Exhibition (Maha 2026) is expected to be the biggest edition yet, with organisers targeting five million visitors. Read full story




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PM: Don't use flag issue to sow racial discord - Mkini
UPDATED 4.07PM Anwar urges respect for Jalur Gemilang.
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Groups call for shift to prevention-based approach on .. - NST
KUALA LUMPUR: Civil society groups, paediatric specialists and child rights activists have called on the government to prioritise prevention-based measures to tackle school bullying, following the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir which has been linked to the issue. New Straits Times Press (M) ..
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'Palatau' undang persepsi buruk - Hmetro
Kuala Lumpur: Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) menurunkan sebanyak 16,110 kandungan berita palsu setakat 1 Ogos lalu. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
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Apple accuses Android brand of trade secret theft in .. - Androidauthority
The lawsuit claims OPPO got Apple Watch secrets from an insider.
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Hungary and Slovakia demand EU action after Ukraine .. - Tehrantimes
Ukraine attacked the Druzhba pipeline for the third time, halting oil deliveries to Slovakia and Hungary. The European Commission has not reacted so far, but US President Donald Trump said he was very angry.
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Final Edition Suzuki Swift Sport unveiled at RM137,900 - Carsifu
PETALING JAYA: Naza Automotive Group has unveiled the Suzuki Swift Sport Final Edition with limited units available to ensure its exclusivity for fans and collectors. The Final Edition marks a significant milestone, celebrating both the enduring spirit of theSuzuki Swift Sport and Malaysias ..