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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.

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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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Haze relief soon but El Nino looms

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia could see relief from the haze as the northeast monsoon sets in, but weather experts warn that the reprieve may be followed by hotter and drier conditions under the influence of El Nino.

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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.

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Stitching against the clock

PETALING JAYA: With Deepavali about two weeks away, tailors in Brickfields' Little India are racing against time to complete festive orders, with some having stopped accepting new bookings.

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Squishy toys seized for failing safety compliance

PUTRAJAYA: Some 5,801 squishy toys worth RM70,428 have been seized nationwide for failing to display the mandatory Safety Compliance Mark.

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Most owners quick to reclaim luxury cars seized during operations

GEORGE TOWN: Owners of luxury cars seized for expired road tax are usually quick to put things right, with most reclaiming their prized vehicles within one to three days.

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Centuries-old trade picked apart by cheap locks

THE centuries-old tradition of handcrafting iron and brass locks in Dindigul is facing an uncertain future, Makkal Osai reported.

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Families evacuated after landslide

GEORGE TOWN: Residents of six houses in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong, have been ordered to evacuate following a landslide that killed a 73-year-old doctor.

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Yusof Bahrin eyes politics

ACTOR Yusof Bahrin could trade the screen for politics, having spent years sharing his views on the country's political landscape online, Kosmo! reported.

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Karen Mok and hubby celebrate 15 years of wedded bliss

DESPITE being married for 15 years, Hong Kong actor-singer Karen Mok said her relationship with her husband remained as sweet as it was when they first fell in love, reported China Press.