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Nation
Safe driving still crucial for vehicles using flashing lights, say cops
KUALA LUMPUR: Those driving vehicles on official duties must do so safely and with full awareness of their surroundings – even if they have blue and red warning lights on, say police.
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Nation
Jana Wibawa trial: "Muhyiddin didn't ask for contribution", witness tells court
KUALA LUMPUR: A businessman who contributed RM1mil to Bersatu told the High Court that party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin never sought contributions for himself or the party, as he did not know the former prime minister personally.
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Nation
Authorities rescue 17 Jordanian children after smashing human trafficking ring in KL
PETALING JAYA: Seventeen Jordanian children believed to be victims of human trafficking were rescued in Ops Pintas Kasih conducted by the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Division (D3) on Wednesday (Aug 19).
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Nation
Cops yet to record statement of injured fourth victim in Immigration lorry crash
KUALA LUMPUR: The fourth victim in the tragic accident involving an Immigration Department vehicle is in stable condition and police will record her statement once she recovers sufficiently.
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Nation
Trade body backs hybrid SST-GST, demands ease of compliance
KUALA LUMPUR: The government's proposed hybrid taxation system that combines the current Sales and Service Tax (SST) with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is welcomed but must balance business growth and ease of compliance, says a trade body.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Four remanded in Sabah over RM900,000 land sale bribery plot
KOTA KINABALU: A former customary officer, a civil servant, and two land brokers have been remanded over their alleged involvement in an RM900,000 bribery scheme involving unauthorised land sales.
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Nation
Developer withdraws Kota D'sara data centre plan after public concerns raised, says Ramanan
PETALING JAYA: The proposed data centre project in Kota Damansara is off the table for now, after the developer withdrew its planning permission application to the Petaling Jaya City Council.
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Nation
Umno committed to ensuring stability of federal govt till end of term, says Azalina
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno is committed to the stability of the Federal Government and will continue to honour the unity government agreement signed after the 15th General Election (GE15), says party information chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
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Japan
Malaysian plane bound for Kuala Lumpur aborts takeoff at Narita Airport
CHIBA: A Malaysia Airlines plane bound for Kuala Lumpur aborted takeoff Thursday (Aug 19) morning at Narita airport near Tokyo due to a problem with the aircraft. Kyodo News reported the transport ministry said.
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Sabah & Sarawak
National Day, Sabah Day celebrations to reinforce unity, strengthen love for state, country
KOTA KINABALU: The state-level National Day and Sabah Day celebrations on Aug 31 are expected to reflect the people's confidence in Sabah's future while strengthening the spirit of unity and love for the state and the country.
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Nation
Immigration raid sees 78 nabbed in Pengerang
KOTA TINGGI: A total of 78 foreigners were nabbed in a joint operation targeting undocumented migrant workers in Pengerang near here on Wednesday (Aug 18).
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Nation
Postal Services Act to be amended as illegal deliveries raise alarm
KUALA LUMPUR: The government plans to amend the Postal Services Act to tighten regulation of the courier industry and prevent delivery services from being exploited for criminal activities, says Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.
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Nation
Pantai Jerejak rep's wife wants court case dismissed, cites misunderstanding
BALIK PULAU: An assemblyman's wife took the witness stand and told a Magistrates' Court here to drop the case of her husband voluntarily causing hurt against her.
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Nation
Anwar wants e-commerce regulations expedited to help young entrepreneurs
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants regulations governing e-commerce expedited, saying it will make it easier for Malaysians, particularly young entrepreneurs, to do business.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Haze: Schools in nine Sarawak districts closed for two days
KUCHING: Schools under the Kuching, Padawan, Serian, Samarahan, Bau, Lundu, Sri Aman, Lubok Antu and Simunjan district education offices have been ordered to close temporarily for two days starting Thursday (Aug 20) due to the haze.
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Nation
Melaka polls: Any talks between PH, BN will be done by respective election committees, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Any talks between Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional on cooperation for the Melaka state election will be handled by the coalitions' respective election committees, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Sabah suffers RM17.3mil loss from telco vandalism since 2025
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah recorded approximately RM17.3mil in telecommunications losses due to damage and vandalism between 2025 and June 2026, said State Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Datuk James Ratib (pic).
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Nation
Anwar stands by Taiwan remarks despite backlash
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stands by his remarks on Taiwan despite the backlash, arguing that China's position was consistent with the United States' refusal to allow any of its territories to secede following the American War of Independence.
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Nation
Former factory worker fined RM500 for strangling co-worker in work dispute
BALIK PULAU: A former factory worker was fined RM500 by a Magistrate's Court here after she pleaded guilty to strangling a co-worker during a dispute over delayed work.
