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Fuel prices Aug 20-26: Unsubsidised petrol, diesel prices all up 10-20sen

KUALA LUMPUR: Retail prices of unsubsidised petroleum products nationwide will increase by between 10 sen and 20 sen per litre from Aug 20 to 26, says the Finance Ministry.

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Govt has final say on SC oversight of Tabung Haji, says chairman

 GEORGE TOWN: The Federal Government will decide whether the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) will be given a regulatory role over Tabung Haji, says its chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.

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Immigration lorry hit by car just before fatal crash, say cops

KUALA LUMPUR: An Immigration Department enforcement lorry involved in a fatal accident here early Wednesday (Aug 19) is believed to have been struck at the front by a car travelling from Chow Kit, causing the lorry to lose control and hit a family waiting to cross the road.

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Former 1MDB CEO denies deal with late Sri Ram to testify in favour of company

KUALA LUMPUR: Former 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Shahrol Azral Ibrahim Halmi has denied claims that he had struck a deal with the late Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram to testify in favour of the company.

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Suing ex-MACC chief, AG not an act of revenge, says Shahrir

KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Shahrir Abdul Samad says his lawsuit filed against two ex-government officials is not an act of revenge but is instead to ensure that enforcement powers are exercised appropriately.

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Bersama’s Ayer Keroh candidate draws on multicultural roots to reach voters

MELAKA: Parti Bersama Malaysia's Ayer Keroh candidate is drawing on a lifetime shaped by the historic city's multicultural fabric to connect with voters in one of the state's most diverse constituencies.

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Immigration lorry crash: Family calls for answers, transparent probe

KAMPAR: The family of the three victims killed in a crash involving an Immigration Department lorry along Jalan Sultan Ismail on Wednesday (Aug 19) is calling for a transparent investigation to ensure justice for the victims.

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Mara reviewing student outing rules after missing girls incident

KUALA LUMPUR: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) is reviewing its student outing standard operating procedures (SOP) after two Mara Junior Science Colleges (MRSM) students went missing recently.

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2026 SPMU results available from Aug 20

PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry has announced that the results for the 2026 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Ulangan (SPMU) examination will be available on Aug 20.

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Seven areas in Sarawak record unhealthy API readings at 4pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Seven areas in Sarawak recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 4pm on Wednesday (Aug 19) due to transboundary haze.

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Mother of drug-positive baby not an addict, say Kelantan cops

KOTA BARU: The mother of a baby who tested positive for drugs is not a drug addict, says Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat.

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Cops hunting four suspects following cable theft attempt in JB

JOHOR BARU: Police are tracking four individuals for allegedly attempting to steal cables in Bandar Dato Onn on Tuesday (Aug 18).

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KLIA, Ampang drug busts net RM37.5mil in drugs, 12 arrests

SHAH ALAM: A slew of arrests at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and in Ampang has led to millions of drugs being seized before they were due to be trafficked out of the country.

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PM's Taiwan remarks not discussed by Cabinet, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet did not discuss Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's remarks on Taiwan, which drew a strong rebuke from Taipei, says government spokesman Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.

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Jana Wibawa trial: PM has no power to award projects to companies, court told

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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MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for nine states until 5pm

KUALA LUMPUR: Nine states across the country are expected to experience thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds until 5pm on Wednesday (Aug 19).

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Law replacing AUKU to focus on varsity admin matters, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Any new law to replace the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU) will focus on the administration and management of universities and university colleges, says Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.

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Nearly 110kg of drugs worth RM8.3mil seized in Brickfields raid

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

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Over 100 arrested in Perak human trafficking raids, 5.8kg of syabu seized

PETALING JAYA: Over 100 people have been arrested following an operation to curb migrant smuggling activities in Manjung, Perak.

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Indonesia seizes 2.6 tonnes of meth in major bust

JAKARTA: Indonesia has seized 2.6 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine hidden on a Tanzanian-flagged vessel in one of the country's biggest drug busts, with 10 crew members arrested, a senior narcotics official said.