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Convene state assemblymen meeting to prove majority, Perlis MB told

KANGAR: Perlis Mentri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah should convene a meeting with all state assemblymen to determine whether he still commands majority support to remain in office.

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Bersatu questions legality of Oct 25 emergency PN meeting

PETALING JAYA: PAS and its allies could face serious legal implications if they proceed with an emergency Perikatan Nasional supreme council meeting while the coalition's registration remains the subject of court proceedings, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.

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DID identifies 460 flood hotspots in Terengganu

KUALA TERENGGANU: A total of 460 locations in Terengganu have been identified as flood-prone ahead of the Northeast Monsoon, which is expected to begin on Tuesday (Oct 27).

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Police seek dashcam footage of accident involving two journalists

IPOH: The police are urging members of the public who witnessed an accident involving a car carrying two journalists and a lorry to come forward and assist with the investigation.

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Man found dead at Cheras food stall

KUALA LUMPUR: A man in his mid-20s was found unconscious outside a food stall at Flat Sri Melaka, Jalan Ikan Emas, Cheras, here on Sunday (Oct 25).

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‘Everything happened so fast’: Family mourns doctor killed in Paya Terubong landslide

GEORGE TOWN: An 86-year-old woman said she and her daughter barely rushed to safety after a fatal landslide struck their home in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong on Sunday (Oct 25) morning.

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Mardi worker dies after bee attack

CHUKAI: A Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) staff member died after being stung by a swarm of bees while collecting honey at the agency's farm in Ayer Putih near here on Saturday (Oct 24).

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'Don't sacrifice long-standing allies'

PETALING JAYA: Barisan Nasional's priority after MCA's walkout over seat allocation should be preserving coalition unity ahead of nomination day for the Melaka polls, say analysts.

Sabah & Sarawak

Fighting for Sabah's rights is not against M'sia, says Shafie

SANDAKAN: Sabahans should not be afraid to fight for their rights, as doing so does not mean opposing Malaysia, said Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.

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GE16 will mark the end of Pakatan’s rule, claims Sanusi

GEORGE TOWN: The 16th general election (GE16) will see the collapse of Pakatan Harapan rule in Putrajaya, claims Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.

Sabah & Sarawak

Fight for rights must be done respectfully, says minister after upside-down flag protest

KOTA KINABALU: Freedom of speech and fighting for rights should be done respectfully, without insulting, provoking or damaging the image of the country, says Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud.

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Man hurt after car lands in ditch on Karak Highway

PETALING JAYA: A 32-year-old man suffered a fracture to his left arm after his car overturned at KM24.3 of the Kuala Lumpur-bound Karak Highway on Sunday (Oct 25).

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Northeast Monsoon: 12,500 hectares of Kelantan padi fields at risk of flooding

KOTA BARU: A total of 12,500 hectares of padi fields under the Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority (Kada) and scheduled for harvesting in November and December are at risk of flooding during the Northeast Monsoon.

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Police identify individuals linked to 1.16-tonne ketamine bust in Indonesian waters

PUTRAJAYA: Police have identified several individuals suspected of being linked to the attempted smuggling of 1.16 tonnes of ketamine aboard a Malaysian-owned tanker in Indonesian waters.

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Haze: Johor to allow only exam takers back to school on Oct 26 & 27

JOHOR BARU: Only students sitting for examinations will be required to attend school on Monday (Oct 26) and Tuesday (Oct 27), says Johor executive councillor Dr Muhammad Naqib Md Ghazali.

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Haze: Unhealthy areas dip to eight but Sibu joins Sarawak's growing list

PETALING JAYA: The number of areas with unhealthy air quality fell further to eight as of 4pm on Sunday (Oct 25), down from nine at 2pm, according to the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS).

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Thunderstorm warning for nine states, Putrajaya, Labuan until 6pm

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across nine states, Putrajaya and Labuan, effective until 6pm on Sunday (Oct 25).

Sabah & Sarawak

Haze: 27 schools in Tebedu to be closed on Oct 26

KUCHING: Schools in Tebedu will be closed on Monday (Oct 26) due to deteriorating air quality in the district, which lies close to the Sarawak-Kalimantan border.

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Johor expects 26,000 job opportunities statewide this year, says Onn Hafiz

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor expects 26,000 job opportunities to be offered statewide this year, up from 24,000 last year, as the state seeks to ensure its economic growth translates into better employment prospects for the people.

Sabah & Sarawak

RM950.78mil disbursed to over 44,000 Sabah entrepreneurs, cooperatives

KOTA KINABALU: A total of RM950.78mil in financing has been disbursed to 44,059 entrepreneurs and cooperatives in Sabah as of September this year, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.