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Foreign woman arrested after breaching restricted area at KLIA Terminal 1

PETALING JAYA: A foreign woman was arrested after allegedly trespassing into a restricted security area at the international departure gate of Terminal 1 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

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Anwar congratulates Perlis ruler on birthday

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his congratulations to the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, on the occasion of His Royal Highness's 83rd birthday on Sunday (May 17).

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Pakatan ready for possible Johor assembly dissolution in June, says Fahmi

JOHOR BARU: Pakatan Harapan said it is ready for a possible dissolution of the Johor Legislative Assembly in June.

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Negri MB accuses state Umno of ‘sabotaging unity government from within’

JOHOR BARU: Negri Sembilan Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun has delivered a scathing rebuke of political allies Umno, accusing them of a "total lack of loyalty" and sabotaging the unity state government from within.

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Raja Muda leads award recipients in conjunction with Perlis ruler's 83rd birthday

ARAU: The Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, led the list of 24 recipients of awards, honours and medals at the first session of the investiture ceremony, held in conjunction with the 83rd birthday celebration of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, at Istana Arau on Sunday (May 17).

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Anwar turns up ahead of schedule for Pakatan convention

JOHOR BARU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has made a surprise early arrival at the Pakatan Harapan Convention here on Sunday (May 17).

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Married couple claims trial to child abuse charge

KOTA BHARU: A married couple pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here on Sunday (May 17) to a charge of abusing their nephew last April.

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Socso screening shows 59.2% of workers overweight or obese

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 59.2% of workers who underwent the Health Screening Programme organised by the Social Security Organisation (Socso) between 2023 and 2025 were found to be overweight or obese, said Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan.

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PKR Youth urged for probe into alleged foreign funding links

PETALING JAYA: PKR Youth has urged authorities to immediately investigate allegations of foreign funding linked to political activities aimed at destabilising the government.

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Teresa Kok urges Pakatan to field more women candidates

JOHOR BARU: Malaysia remains among the lowest in Asean for women's representation in Parliament, says Seputeh MP Teresa Kok, who urged Pakatan Harapan to field more female candidates in the upcoming elections.

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Bomba warns of flash flood risk as Kelantan peatlands face degradation

KOTA BARU: Peatlands in Kelantan, which serve as natural water catchment areas, are increasingly threatened by open burning and land clearing for agricultural activities, raising concerns over a higher risk of flash floods in several parts of the state.

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Johor BN going solo shuts door on state tie-up with Pakatan, says Aminolhuda

JOHOR BARU: Johor Barisan Nasional's decision to contest the upcoming state polls independently signals that the doors to political cooperation with Pakatan Harapan have been shut at the state level, says Aminolhuda Hassan.

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Human Resources Ministry unveils Pace initiative with RM100mil allocation

KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Resources Ministry will launch a new national initiative, Progressive Acceleration for Capability and Employability (Pace), with RM100mil to develop human capital and improve workforce employability.

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Pharmacists welcome High Court ruling on nicotine exemption

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS) has welcomed the High Court's decision to overturn the government's 2023 exemption of liquid and gel nicotine used in vape and e-cigarette products from the Poisons List.

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PKR moves to steady Batu division after chief quits

PETALING JAYA: PKR leaders have moved to steady the party's Batu division following the resignation of division chief Asheeq Ali Sethi Alivi from all party posts and from the party.

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Two colleagues killed in fiery car crash on Kuala Lumpur road

KUALA LUMPUR: Two colleagues were killed after the car they were travelling in skidded, crashed, and burst into flames on Jalan Sungai Besi early Sunday (May 17).

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Pakatan opens convention in Johor ahead of state polls

JOHOR BARU: The Pakatan Harapan Convention kicked off on Sunday morning (May 17).

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Three arrested in Cameron Highlands cable theft attempt

IPOH: The police have arrested three men and seized drugs and stolen cables near Jalan Kelab Golf in Cameron Highlands.

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Man held in Klang hit-and-run case

SHAH ALAM: Police detained a 75-year-old man believed to be linked to a hit-and-run involving three pedestrians on Friday (May 15) at Jalan Pekan Baru, Bandar Baru Klang.

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‘Liquid nicotine delisted to curb black market sales’

PETALING JAYA: Former health minister Datuk Dr Zaliha Mustafa has defended the government's 2023 decision to remove liquid nicotine from the Poisons Act after the High Court ruled the move as "irrational", saying it was a critical step to regulate the booming vape industry and curb black market sales.