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RM2.15mil in e-waste seized
PORT KLANG: An electronic waste (e-waste) smuggling syndicate has been crippled with the seizure of eight containers valued at an estimated RM2.15mil in a raid at North Port, Klang.
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Raid nets RM577k in refined e-waste from illegal factory
SEREMBAN: Some 115 tonnes of refined plastic powder, believed to have been processed from electronic waste at a factory in Senawang, have been seized, says Negri Sembilan police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Alzafny Ahmad.
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Search efforts end as second drowning victim found
KOTA BARU: The younger brother of a firefighter who drowned at Pantai Kandis here was found dead at Pantai D'Aur, about 200m from where his elder brother's body was discovered on Wednesday.
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Dual-threat drug rings crushed
SHAH ALAM: Two drug syndicates running on land and at sea have been crippled in two operations by Bukit Aman, with more than RM20mil worth of narcotics and a loaded pistol seized in a sweeping crackdown.
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From dawn to dusk, then a dinner rush
Prized catch: Marwardi Hendry is drawing crowds at the Satok Ramadan bazaar with his grilled terubuk, a seasonal favourite among Kuching folk during the fasting month. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star
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Suspected bank fraud alert ends in surprise Lunar New Year joy
AN ELDERLY man in Taiwan withdrew NT$2mil (RM248,000) from a bank, prompting police to be alerted to a potential fraud, reported China Press.
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Stable meal prices despite festive rush
GEORGE TOWN: While some hawkers adjust their prices to keep pace with rising costs and brisk festive holiday demand, others are holding the line, determined not to burden their customers.
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Never too young to fast
PETALING JAYA: For many Muslim parents, getting their children to start fasting during Ramadan is not only about educating them on respecting one of the pillars of Islam, but also bonding together.
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Century-old jab is sole defence
PETALING JAYA: The 100 year-old Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine is still the world's only defence against one of its deadliest infectious diseases – tuberculosis.
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KLIA receives 8,000 visitors in two hours
SIBU: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) handled 8,000 visitor arrivals in just two hours on the first day of the Chinese New Year.
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Land tax hikes explained
GEORGE TOWN: A 1ha First Grade land in Bandar Alma that was previously taxed RM49.42 a year under an oil palm plantation rate is now liable for RM32,500 because it was found to be used for industrial purposes.
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Washed ashore, but still dangerous
PETALING JAYA: The recent presence of venomous jellyfish along parts of Terengganu's coastline is linked to seasonal environmental conditions that favour their growth, says a marine scientist.
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Wearing kindness this Raya
JOHOR BARU: She grew up watching Hari Raya arrive without the comfort of a new baju kurung to call her own, but today, Hijar Liza Ithnin is determined to give others the privilege she never had.
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Former chief justice Tun Abdul Hamid dies at 83
KUALA LUMPUR: The nation's fifth chief justice, Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad (pic), 83, passed away at Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM) yesterday.
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Flash floods in Manjoi caused by intense rainfall
IPOH: Flash floods in Manjoi and several areas here since last Friday were caused by intense rainfall rather than overflow from Sungai Perak, says Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
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Smaller bikes face bigger risks
PETALING JAYA: The kapchai, a humble, lightweight motorcycle commonly found on Malaysian roads, is the nation's deadliest vehicle, accounting for nearly 70% of annual road fatalities.
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Cops arrested over crypto theft
PETALING JAYA: Twelve policemen have been arrested following investigations into the alleged extortion of foreigners.
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El Nino return could spark record temperatures
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia could be in for a hotter year ahead – maybe even the hottest on record – with an El Nino possibly materialising in the second half of 2026.
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MMA calls for stronger action against illegal clinics in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has expressed deep concern over the recent discovery of illegal clinics operating in the capital, where foreign nationals allegedly pose as doctors and dispense controlled medicines without proper qualifications or registration.
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Road safety experts: Smart lanes a double-edged sword
PETALING JAYA: With traffic snarls along highways worsening, local highway concessionaires have introduced "smart lanes" as a quick fix to ease flow.
