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TH tracking Al-Rawda money flow, transfers to recover losses, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) is taking steps to trace the flow of money and bank transfers linked to Al-Rawda Investment for Real Estate Development and Project Management Ltd (Al-Rawda) as part of efforts to recover debts from a loss-making hotel lease investment in Saudi Arabia.

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Malaysia, Thailand eye stronger border links, economic ties

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia and Thailand will focus on strengthening border connectivity, security cooperation and economic ties during two high-level meetings in Bangkok on Tuesday (Oct 27).

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Perak cops nab three over arson, paint-splashing cases across five states

IPOH: Perak police have solved nine cases of vandalism involving arson and paint splashing across five states following the arrest of three 19-year-old men in Penang.

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Nga: Over 28,000 business licences revoked in crackdown on foreign traders

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 28,401 business licences were revoked nationwide between 2023 and last year following enforcement operations against licensing violations, including locals renting out business licences or premises to foreigners, says Nga Kor Ming.

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Haze: Samalaju in S'wak only area with unhealthy API reading as at 10am

KUALA LUMPUR: Samalaju in Sarawak recorded the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 152, in the unhealthy range, while 46 other areas recorded moderate readings of between 51 to 100 as at 10am Tuesday (Oct 27).

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LCS project 9 percentage points behind scheduled completion target, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: Construction of the five littoral combat ships (LCS) has reached 80.72% completion as of Sept 25, 9.19 percentage points behind the scheduled target of 89.91%, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

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Stay alert as northeast monsoon begins, Zahid urges public

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urges the public to stay vigilant and prioritise safety as the 2026/2027 northeast monsoon is expected to begin Tuesday (Oct 27).

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Govt collecting data on refugee communities nationwide, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Putrajaya is collecting data on refugee communities nationwide through the Refugee Registration Document (DPP) programme, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

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Regional haze cooperation must move beyond statements, says social activist

KUALA LUMPUR: The Asean Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution must be further discussed and fully implemented, with stronger commitments and concrete action to tackle recurring haze, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

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Bomba to boost operational capabilities, explore new technologies, says DG

KUALA LUMPUR: The Fire and Rescue Department is strengthening its operational and logistical capabilities through asset modernisation efforts and the exploration of new technologies, including Unmanned Remote Systems (URS) involving two Fire Fighting Robots (FFRs).

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Hospital congestion, disaster preparedness among issues in focus in Dewan Rakyat today

KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed Health Services Commission, overcrowding at government hospitals and measures to strengthen disaster risk mapping in Malaysia are among the issues scheduled to be raised in the Dewan Rakyat Tuesday (Oct 27).

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Govt studying need for Disaster Risk Reduction Act, Zahid tells Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is conducting a baseline study on the establishment of a Disaster Risk Reduction Act, with the findings expected to help determine the appropriate legal framework for national disaster management, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

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Defence Ministry nearing decision on missile options for Navy, says Mohamed Khaled

KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry is in the final stages of evaluating three Surface-to-Surface Missile (SSM) options proposed by the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) in relation to the replacement of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM).

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CEO nabbed over alleged RM1.65mil fraud in purported durian orchard purchase

KUALA LUMPUR: A chief executive officer of a fruit and vegetable wholesaling, import and export company has been detained over an alleged RM1.65mil fraud involving the purported purchase of a durian orchard.

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National focus turns to cyber defences

CYBER defence was among the areas given greater attention in the review of Malaysia's Defence White Paper last year, says Adly Zahari.

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RM15,000 savings rule prepares haj pilgrims

LEMBAGA Tabung Haji (TH) is not operating like a bank by requiring prospective haj pilgrims to maintain a minimum savings balance of RM15,000, says Dr Zulkifli Hasan.

Sabah & Sarawak

Schoolboy hit by car at zebra crossing

KOTA KINABALU: An 11-year-old ­schoolboy was seriously injured after being struck by a car while using a pedestrian ­crossing in front of SK Darau in Menggatal.

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28,401 licences revoked

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 28,401 business licences nationwide were revoked over the past three years as part of efforts to curb illegal business activities by foreigners, says Nga Kor Ming.

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Drug mule faces RM2.7mil fine

KUALA LUMPUR: A Chinese national detained at Hong Kong International Airport, believed to be carrying 2kg of cocaine from Penang last week, was allegedly promised about RM1,200 to transport the drugs.

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Voting apart a trend that will stay in Malaysia, say analysts

PETALING JAYA: Separate state elections have become the new political reality in Malaysia, and the trend is probably here to stay, say analysts.