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Sabah flood: Number of victims increased to 3,768 people at noon

KOTA KINABALU: The total number of flood victims in Sabah has increased to 3,768 as of noon on Saturday, compared to 3,685 in the morning.

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Prioritise welfare of police personnel, says Dr Wan Azizah

KUALA LUMPUR: The welfare of police personnel should continue to be prioritised, in line with the concerns of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, said Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

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Traffic slows on major expressways as at noon

KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic on several major expressways across the country began slowing by midday on Saturday (Feb 21) amid rising vehicle numbers, with delays expected at several stretches.

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Building tech ecosystem to help Perak SMEs compete

IPOH: The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry will collaborate with Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCCI) to build an innovative ecosystem and help SMEs and startups enhance their competitiveness, says Datuk Chang Lih Kang.

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Woman who stabbed mother remanded seven days

SEREMBAN: A woman who was arrested after allegedly stabbing her mother in the neck in Kampung Segineh Inas, Johol, near here on Friday (Feb 20), has been remanded to facilitate investigations into the case.

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Rafizi to proceed with lawsuit against Caprice over alleged defamation

SHAH ALAM: Former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli will proceed with his lawsuit against rapper and influencer Caprice after the latter ignored several days given to him to apologise.

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Body of drowned Chinese national found

ALOR SETAR: The body of a Chinese national man who was feared drowned while swimming at Tanjung Rhu Beach, Langkawi, on Friday was found on Saturday morning (Feb 21).

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All govt agencies mobilised to assist flood victims in Sabah, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on the people to continue praying for the well-being of those in Sabah currently facing the test of flooding as Muslims celebrate Ramadan.

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Three more suspended in HRD Corp governance reset

PETALING JAYA: Another three members of Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) have been suspended by the corporation as part of its move to strengthen its institutional integrity.

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Penang's esplanade seawall, promenade project wins Unesco heritage award

GEORGE TOWN: Penang's Esplanade Seawall and Promenade project has been internationally recognised in the 2025 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation, receiving the New Design in Heritage Contexts award with Special Recognition for Sustainable Development.

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DAP’s pledge to back unity govt key to stability, says Fuziah

PETALING JAYA: DAP's assurance to support the government even if its leaders step down from government positions is crucial for political stability, says Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh.

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Malaysia weighs impact of US tariff ruling, says Johari

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is closely monitoring recent legal and policy developments in the United States following a Supreme Court decision to strike down the administration's global tariffs, says Datuk Seri Johari Ghani.

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Urgent action needed to combat synthetic drug abuse among students, says Lee Lam Thye

KUALA LUMPUR: Urgent and intensified efforts are needed to combat the growing abuse of synthetic drugs among school-going youths, describing the trend as deeply alarming and a serious threat to the nation's future.

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Scheduled water rationing in Kluang, Pontian ends

JOHOR BAHRU: The Scheduled Water Supply implemented in Kluang and Pontian since Feb 7 has ended, effective Friday (Feb 20).

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Chinese national feared drowned in Langkawi

ALOR SETAR: A Chinese national is feared drowned after swimming at Pantai Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi, on Friday (Feb 20).

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Make mosques centres of unity, not exclusive domain of any group, says Pahang Sultan

KUANTAN: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, has called on local Muslims to make mosques a vibrant and competitive centre of community life.

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Umno Supreme Working Council to decide on Bersatu members rejoining party, says Ahmad Maslan

PONTIAN: Applications from members of Bersatu who wish to rejoin Umno must be brought to the Supreme Working Council first, says Ahmad Mazlan.

Sabah & Sarawak

3,685 flee homes as floods worsen in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: The number of flood victims in Sabah rose to 3,685 people from 1,593 families as of 8am on Saturday (Feb 21), up from 406 people from 124 families from Friday afternoon.

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Border control seizes RM1.9mil in animal products

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency has seized animal-based products worth RM1.9mil that were brought into the country without valid import permits from the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (Maqis).

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Elderly woman stabbed by daughter with can opener in Johol

KUALA PILAH: An elderly woman was stabbed by her daughter in an incident in Kampung Segineh, Inas, Johol here on Friday (Feb 20).