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Sabah & Sarawak
In Sabah, a quieter festival with fewer Hindus
KOTA KINABALU: Every Deepavali, Datuk Dr K. Mathavan gets up before sunrise at 5am, has an oil bath, performs prayers at home and set off with his family – all in new clothes – to the temple.
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Nation
Flood response teams on alert as monsoon season begins
PETALING JAYA: With 3,682 flood-prone locations recorded nationwide last year, disaster response agencies are stepping up preparations ahead of the Northeast Monsoon, which is expected to begin today.
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Nation
Akmal’s bid to drop charge fails
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh failed to get the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) to drop a charge against him for causing alarm to public safety.
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Nation
Voting apart a trend that will stay in Malaysia, say analysts
PETALING JAYA: Separate state elections have become the new political reality in Malaysia, and the trend is probably here to stay, say analysts.
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Nation
Husband tried for officer’s murder
SEREMBAN: The husband of a Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) officer has been charged with her murder.
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Nation
GISB granted extension to appeal S’gor fatwa decision
PUTRAJAYA: GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISB) has obtained an extension of time to file the records of appeal for its appeal against the Selangor state fatwa.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Schoolboy hit by car at zebra crossing
KOTA KINABALU: An 11-year-old schoolboy was seriously injured after being struck by a car while using a pedestrian crossing in front of SK Darau in Menggatal.
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Nation
Drug mule faces RM2.7mil fine
KUALA LUMPUR: A Chinese national detained at Hong Kong International Airport, believed to be carrying 2kg of cocaine from Penang last week, was allegedly promised about RM1,200 to transport the drugs.
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Nation
28,401 licences revoked
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 28,401 business licences nationwide were revoked over the past three years as part of efforts to curb illegal business activities by foreigners, says Nga Kor Ming.
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Nation
RM15,000 savings rule prepares haj pilgrims
LEMBAGA Tabung Haji (TH) is not operating like a bank by requiring prospective haj pilgrims to maintain a minimum savings balance of RM15,000, says Dr Zulkifli Hasan.
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Nation
National focus turns to cyber defences
CYBER defence was among the areas given greater attention in the review of Malaysia's Defence White Paper last year, says Adly Zahari.
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STARPICKS
Digital lifelines fuel grassroots hospitality
HOMESTAYS and cultural boutique lodges in Malaysia offer an array of retreats for travellers seeking authentic, immersive local experiences.
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Nation
Domestic tourism stays strong despite haze
PETALING JAYA: The country's domestic tourism sector remains healthy despite haze-related disruptions to some inbound tours, with industry players hoping conditions will improve ahead of the December holiday season.
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Nation
Too many mouths, too many bills
PETALING JAYA: Caring for children and ageing parents while keeping the household budget afloat is a balancing act for many Malaysians in their 30s, 40s and beyond – and many are losing their balance.
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Nation
Restaurant takeaway bags draw flak over gambling ads
TAKEAWAY bags bearing online gambling advertisements, allegedly provided by two restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, have drawn criticism from Internet users, Sin Chew Daily reported.
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Nation
Zahid backs Dr Wee over the ministry’s RM2.1bil issue
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong's explanation over the Rural and Regional Development Ministry's RM2.1bil expenditure controversy was accurate, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
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Nation
Residents proven right – tragically
GEORGE TOWN: For more than 10 years now, residents have been fighting to stop a hillslope development near their homes.
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Nation
PM eyes closer ties with Brazil following Lula’s win
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia looks forward to strengthening trade and investment ties with Brazil and advancing cooperation between Asean and Latin America under President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's continued leadership, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Nation
Action needed on Asean power grid
SINGAPORE: Asean must move beyond commitments and take concrete steps to turn its regional power grid ambition into reality, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
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