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Rocky’s owner charged in court for keeping unlicensed dog in Klang

KLANG: A housewife who claimed to be the owner of a dog named Rocky was charged at the Magistrate's Court here on Thursday (Aug 20) with keeping an unlicensed dog.

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Bomba aims to train 'citizen lifesavers' in basic firefighting, rescue skills

PASIR GUDANG: The Fire and Rescue Department aims to create millions of "citizen lifesavers" nationwide by equipping members of the public with basic firefighting and rescue skills.

Sabah & Sarawak

Chinese tourist, undocumented man claim trial over Semporna jet ski crash

SEMPORNA: A Chinese tourist and an undocumented man have claimed trial to a charge of negligently operating a jet ski which crashed into an inflatable sea ride and seriously injured a Malaysian tourist.

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Immigration lorry driver to be charged over fatal crash

KUALA LUMPUR: The driver of an Immigration Department lorry involved in a crash that killed three family members is expected to be charged at the Jalan Duta Court Complex.

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Rocky’s owner charged in court

KLANG: A woman who claimed to be the owner of a dog named Rocky was charged at the Sessions Court here with committing animal cruelty against the animal.

STARPICKS

Why fuel quotas matter

MANAGING state subsidies effectively is now a crucial balancing act for national resilience, especially in the face of global energy volatility and fluctuating crude oil prices.

Nation

Man pleads not guilty to cruelty charge involving 'Rocky' the dog

KLANG: A dog catcher involved in an operation by the Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) claimed trial at the Sessions Court here on Thursday (Aug 20) to a charge of committing cruelty against a dog named Rocky.

Nation

Six individuals escape unharmed after tree falls on car

JASIN: Six individuals, including two children, had a narrow escape when the vehicle they were travelling in was hit by a fallen tree at KM 24, Kampung Air Panas, Bemban here on Wednesday night (Aus 19).

Nation

Haze: Six areas in Sarawak record unhealthy API readings as at 9am

KUALA LUMPUR: Six areas in Sarawak recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at an unhealthy level as of 9am Thursday (Aug 20).

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MPE seeks stronger Malaysia-Laos trade ties via ASEAN+3 Summit

GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysia Progressive Entrepreneurs Chamber of Commerce (MPE) is aiming to boost trade ties between Malaysian and Lao businesses by driving stronger participation from Laos at the upcoming ASEAN+3 Young Leadership Summit (FoodTech & Trade).

Singapore

Singapore's cross-border Causeway Link buses from Newton, Queen Street to go cashless from Aug 20

SINGAPORE: Commuters travelling to Malaysia from Newton and Queen Street will no longer be able to pay in cash on board Causeway Link buses from Aug 20.

Nation

Investigation papers on fatal immigration lorry crash submitted to AGC

KUALA LUMPUR: The investigation papers into a fatal accident involving an Immigration Department lorry and four pedestrians have been referred to the prosecution for further instructions.

Nation

Death of Rocky: No signs of gathering at court complex, situation calm

KLANG: There was no sign of any gathering or protest at the Sessions Court here Thursday (Aug 20) morning as proceedings related to the death of a dog named Rocky were set to take place.

Nation

Do you know ... about the bubu?

The bubu is a traditional fish trap used by fishing communities throughout Malaysia.

Nation

Employers call for evidence-based minimum wage review

PETALING JAYA: The review of the RM1,700 minimum wage must balance rising living costs with businesses' ability to absorb higher labour costs, employers say.

Nation

Semi-paralysed single mum supports family

A PARTIALLY paralysed single mother in Terengganu turned to tailoring and handicrafts to support her children for the past two years after the death of her husband, Kosmo! reported.

Nation

Roadside paper vendor honoured for his service

A ROADSIDE newspaper vendor who went on to run the Shanti Book Store in Teluk Intan, has been honoured for his community work, Malaysia Nanban reported.

Nation

Jobless man and wife admit hurting their children

SEREMBAN: An unemployed man pleaded guilty to two charges of causing physical injury to his 15-year-old stepdaughter and a third charge of inflicting the same on his year-old daughter.

Nation

Hacking probe flags six immigration officers

JOHOR BARU: Investigations into the recent hacking of the Immigration Department's database to issue fraudulent Temporary Employment Visit Passes (PLKS) have implicated at least six immigration officers here.

Sabah & Sarawak

Parts of Sarawak hit by haze

KUCHING: Hazy conditions returned to parts of Sarawak after rainfall last weekend brought some relief.