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Retired soldier’s heart still beats for ‘Merdeka’

JOHOR BARU: For retired soldier Mohd Zaine Md Sharif, National Day is more than an annual celebration, it is a deeply personal reminder of the sacrifices he and his comrades made to safeguard the country.

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Notify insurers when installing home EV chargers

KUALA LUMPUR: Homeowners should notify their insurers when installing a permanent electric vehicle (EV) charger, says the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM).

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New RM1mil allocation welcomed

PETALING JAYA: The recently announced RM1mil allocation for every parliamentary constituency must be disbursed swiftly and without political considerations, say several Members of Parliament (MPs).

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Ciggies hidden under coconut husks seized

PASIR MAS: The Kelantan Customs Department seized 1.95 million sticks of various brands of cigarettes, worth RM1.37mil including duties and taxes, through Ops Asap Cino.

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Firefighters save 162 homes from Sandakan blaze

SANDAKAN: Close to 30 houses were destroyed in an early morning fire at Kampung Nunuyan Laut

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Private university CFO claims trial to CBT charge

SEREMBAN: A 55-year-old company chief financial officer (CFO) claimed trial in the Sessions Court here to a charge of committing criminal breach of trust involving RM6.5mil.

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Director faces fresh charges over RM13.4mil in illicit funds

KUALA LUMPUR: An investment company director claimed trial at the Sessions Court here on 10 counts of receiving proceeds from illegal activities totalling RM13.4mil.

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‘PM has no power to order awards for projects’

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court was told that the Prime Minister has no power to decide whether a government project should be awarded through pre-qualification or direct negotiations.

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Ex-bank CEO denies fraud charges

KUALA LUMPUR: A former chief executive officer (CEO) of an investment bank pleaded not guilty to a charge of cheating regarding a payment of RM139.8mil to a private university management company.

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Few signs of economy-wide distress, despite global situation

PETALING JAYA: Geopolitical risks stemming from the US-Iran conflict and oil price shocks may be driving more Malaysians to holiday closer to home, even as households remain financially squeezed; however, there are few signs of economy-wide distress, economists say.

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RM8.3mil drugs seized

KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly 80kg of methamphetamine and 30kg of ecstasy worth about RM8.3mil were seized during a police raid in Brickfields.

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RM37.5mil in drugs seized, 12 arrested

SHAH ALAM: A series of narcotics operations at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and in Ampang led to the arrest of 12 suspected drug pushers and mules.

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Nightmare as family break turns deadly

KUALA LUMPUR: What was supposed to be a family holiday turned into a tragedy when three members of a family were fatally struck by an Immigration Department lorry.

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Industry wants GST elements

KUALA LUMPUR: Business groups have urged the government to incorporate key Goods and Services Tax (GST) features into the Sales and Service Tax (SST) without imposing the complexity or heavy consumer burden of a full consumption tax.

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Nga: Nearly 15,000 notices issued for littering

PETALING JAYA: A total of 14,807 notices have been issued for minor littering offences nationwide, says Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

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Maha fair to focus on agri tech, innovation, says Minister

SERDANG: Preparations for the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition (Maha) 2026 are about 80% complete and expected to be ready by Aug 27, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

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Malaysia to boost defence readiness

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is strengthening its defence preparedness amid growing geopolitical uncertainty and an increasingly complex security environment in the region, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

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Penang hotels expecting higher occupancy rates

GEORGE TOWN: Penang hotels expect occupancy rates to hit 80% during the upcoming National Day stretch and school holidays, buoyed by strong domestic demand and a growing influx of foreign tourists.

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Cabinet greenlights tighter controls at entry points

PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet has approved a comprehensive plan to tighten controls at the country's entry points with immediate effect, says Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.

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Proposed Mara Bill likely to be tabled in November

KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) Bill 2026, aimed at streamlining and strengthening the agency's governance, is expected to be tabled in Parliament this November, says Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.