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Law Reform Commission proposal under review, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR: The proposal to establish a Law Reform Commission is currently being evaluated to identify a model that best suits Malaysia's legal and administrative structure, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

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Speaker says Takiyuddin should have waited for reply on mediation proposal, not go public

KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Johari Abdul says he is disappointed that Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Baru) had publicly disclosed a request for mediation without giving him time to respond.

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Doctor killed in Paya Terubong landslide died from suffocation, blunt force injuries

GEORGE TOWN: The 73-year-old doctor who lost his life in a landslide at Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong, died from blunt force injuries and suffocation after being buried under earth and debris, police confirmed.

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Thunderstorm warning for five states until 7pm

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across five states, effective until 7pm on Monday (Oct 26).

Sabah & Sarawak

Tawau water recovery underway as Northern WTP resumes partial operations

KOTA KINABALU: Water supply recovery efforts in Tawau have begun as the Northern Water Treatment Plant (WTP) gradually resumes operations following an improvement in raw water quality.

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Border Control Agency unveils interactive hologram kiosk to assist international arrivals at KLIA Terminal 1

SEPANG: the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency's (AKPS) has unveiled an interactive hologram kiosk to assist arriving international passengers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1.

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Govt retiree claims trial to charges involving two girls

KANGAR: A government retiree pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here Monday (Oct 26) to three charges of committing physical sexual assault and criminal force against two girls about two months ago.

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Pahang Palace denies viral TikTok claims about crown prince

KUANTAN: The Pahang Palace has strongly denied claims made in a fabricated TikTok video concerning a purported recent visit to Indonesia by the Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah.

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Select committee on separating AG and Public Prosecutor roles to meet next week, says Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR: A parliamentary special select committee (PSSC) examining the proposed separation of the Attorney General (AG) and Public Prosecutor (PP) roles will meet again next week after receiving legal feedback from the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC), said Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

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Four of 12 control posts under Sg Golok river basin project handed over to GOF

PASIR MAS: The Kelantan branch of the Irrigation and Drainage Department (DID) has handed over four of the 12 General Operations Force (GOF) control posts constructed under Phase One of the Sungai Golok Integrated River Basin Development Project (PLSB), which began in 2018.

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Reassess Cameron Highlands bypass road project to prevent disasters, says NGO

IPOH: A comprehensive and transparent reassessment must be undertaken on the proposed bypass road project in Cameron Highlands, says an environmental non-governmental organisation.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah CM orders immediate aid for Tawau amid three-week water crisis

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government has ordered assistance for Tawau residents facing water supply disruptions caused by a dry spell over the past month.

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Court of Appeal grants GISB more time to file records of appeal

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal on Monday (Oct 26) granted GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISB) more time to file the records of appeal in its appeal against the Selangor state fatwa.

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Former Court of Appeal judge Mahadev Shankar dies at 94

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Mahadev Shankar, renowned for his legal acumen, language mastery, and enduring contributions to Malaysian jurisprudence, died at Shah Alam Hospital at 2am Monday (Oct 26). He was 94.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah Farmers' Day in Tenom hits RM1mil sales target, draws 30,000 visitors

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Farmers, Breeders, and Fishermen's Day (HPPNS) 2026 reached its RM1mil sales target, drawing approximately 30,000 visitors during its three-day run in the interior district of Tenom over the weekend.

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Govt defends Tabung Haji’s RM15,000 savings rule, denies institution acting like a bank

KUALA LUMPUR: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) is not acting like a bank, but is merely fulfilling its mandate to help prospective pilgrims plan and save early for the haj, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

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Visit Johor 2026 campaign to be extended into 2027

JOHOR BARU: The Visit Johor 2026 (VJ2026) campaign will be extended to next year, says Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

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China national held in HK over cocaine from Penang allegedly promised RM1,200

KUALA LUMPUR: A China national detained at Hong Kong International Airport, believed to be carrying 2kg of cocaine from Penang last Thursday (Oct 22), was allegedly promised RMB2,000 (about RM1,200) to transport the drugs.

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Akmal Saleh to appeal against Teresa Kok’s defamation suit ruling

GEORGE TOWN: Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh will appeal against the High Court's decision in the defamation suit filed against him by Seputeh MP Teresa Kok, Sinar Harian reports.

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Over 253,000 bankruptcy discharges recorded since 2023, govt plans higher threshold

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 253,457 bankruptcy discharge cases were recorded between 2023 and September this year, as the government moves to raise the bankruptcy threshold from RM100,000 to RM150,000, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.