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Anwar congratulates Lula on election victory

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is looking to strengthen trade and investment ties with Brazil following the election victory of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Malaysia steps up regional cooperation to secure Strait of Malacca

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia continues to strengthen maritime patrols and regional cooperation with neighbouring countries to ensure the Strait of Malacca remains safe and open amid evolving global security threats.

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Akmal to submit fresh representation after AG rejects bid to drop charge of causing public alarm

BUKIT MERTAJAM: A representation submitted by Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh's lawyers in December 2025 seeking to have a charge under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code dropped has been rejected by the Penang state prosecution director, Sinar Harian reports.

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Border Control seizes RM322.7mil in goods up to October, record nearly fourfold jump

SEPANG: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has seized goods valued at RM322.74mil up to October this year, marking a nearly fourfold increase compared to the previous year.

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Govt preparing amendments to crack down on nafkah defaulters

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is preparing proposed amendments to Syariah civil procedure laws in the Federal Territories to strengthen enforcement against those who fail to comply with court-ordered maintenance (nafkah) payments.

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Govt conducts six-month study to align regional standards for Kedah Rubber City

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is conducting a study to strengthen cooperation with Indonesia and Thailand in developing Kedah Rubber City (KRC).

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Defence assets expected to meet future needs if plans stay on track, Dewan Rakyat hears

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's defence assets should not pose a problem in the future if procurement plans proceed as scheduled, the Dewan Rakyat heard.

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Guidelines to regulate short-term rental accommodation being finalised

KUALA LUMPUR: The guidelines to regulate short-term rental accommodation (STRA) are being finalised before being submitted to the Cabinet for consideration, says Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu.

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Johor schools reopen in stages after 10-day haze-related closure

​BATU PAHAT: Face-to-face classes in Johor resumed in stages Monday (Oct 26) after being suspended for 10 days due to the haze.

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Penang cruise sector gains momentum with five maiden ship calls

GEORGE TOWN: Penang's cruise industry is accelerating into a new phase of high-quality growth, unlocking consumer spending and providing strong impetus for the state's economic development, says Penang Port Commission chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin.

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All 19 crew members rescued after sand dredger sinks off Kuala Kurau

IPOH: All 19 crew members of a sand dredger were rescued after the vessel sank about 25 nautical miles northwest of Pulau Pasir Hitam near Kuala Kurau on Sunday (Oct 25).

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No signs of further slope movement at Paya Terubong landslide site, says MBPP

GEORGE TOWN: No signs of further slope movement have been detected at the Taman Seri Rambai landslide site in Paya Terubong following remedial works, but authorities remain cautious as prolonged rain could further weaken the soil.

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Husband charged with murder of AKPS officer; case set for Dec 22 mention

SEREMBAN: The 37-year-old husband of a Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency officer has been charged with her murder at a Magistrate's Court here.

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Kedah floods: Three more relief centres open as evacuee numbers rise

ALOR SETAR: Three more temporary relief centres have been opened in Kedah to deal with the rising number of flood victims in the state as of 8am Monday (Oct 26).

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Nepal SAR: Specialised tech paves way after two offers declined, says SMART commander

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia's third offer to assist Nepal in its search and rescue (SAR) operations for mud flood victims was accepted after two earlier offers were turned down, paving the way for the deployment of the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART), equipped with technical expertise and advanced detection equipment.

Sabah & Sarawak

Haze: Seven areas in S'wak record unhealthy API readings, Serian highest at 172

KUALA LUMPUR: Seven areas in Sarawak recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9am Monday (Oct 26), with the monitoring station at the Serian district police headquarters recording the highest reading of 172.

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Continuous rain in the north triggers flash floods in Kedah, Penang

GEORGE TOWN: Malaysians in the northern states woke to a wet morning on Monday (Oct 26), with satellite imagery showing heavy cloud cover over all of Penang and much of Kedah and Perlis.

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Downstream commodity industries, student housing shortage among highlights in Parliament today

KUALA LUMPUR: Strategies to strengthen downstream commodity industries, the shortage of accommodation for students at public higher education institution (IPTA) residential colleges, and delays in Syariah Court proceedings are among the issues to be raised at the Dewan Rakyat sitting Monday (Oct 26).

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Dedicated to a safer, kinder facility

JOHOR BARU: Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA), one of the country's busiest hospitals, was thrust into the national spotlight a decade ago when a deadly fire broke out at its intensive care unit.

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Don’t wait for disaster to act on safety, says Bomba chief

PETALING JAYA: Ten years after Malaysia's deadliest hospital fire killed six patients, fire safety lapses continue to plague hospitals.