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Johor Bersatu divisions ‘not dissolved’, says state chief

JOHOR BAHRU: Johor Bersatu chief Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal has stressed that no division of Bersatu in Johor has been dissolved to date.

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Michelle Yeoh immortalised in Hollywood Walk of Fame

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian-born actress Michelle Yeoh, who has made a name for herself in Hollywood, continues to bring pride to the nation.

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Former Chief Justice Tun Abdul Hamid passes away

SHAH ALAM: Former chief justice Tun Abdul Hamid Mohamad died at the age of 84 at the National University of Malaysia (HUKM) Hospital on Thursday (Feb 19).

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115 tonnes of e-waste plastic powder seized from Senawang factory

SEREMBAN: The authorities have seized 115 tonnes of refined plastic powder, believed to have been processed from electronic waste, from a factory in Senawang, says state CPO Deputy Comm Datuk Alzafny Ahmad.

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Shah Alam cops hunting cross-dressing burglar caught in the act on CCTV

SHAH ALAM: A manhunt is underway after a suspect dressed in women's clothing broke into a home in Seksyen 7 here.

Sabah & Sarawak

Over 8,000 tourists arrive at KLIA within two hours on first day of CNY

SIBU: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) handled more than 8,000 tourist arrivals within two hours on the first day of Chinese New Year (CNY), said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.

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Pahang Customs seize e-waste in eight containers worth over RM2mil

PORT KLANG: The Customs Department has crippled an electronic waste (e-waste) smuggling syndicate with the seizure of eight containers valued at an estimated RM2.15mil in a raid at North Port on Feb 3.

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Gov't to continue efforts to upgrade dilapidated military, police quarters, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: The government will continue to prioritise upgrading dilapidated military and police quarters to ensure the comfort and welfare of security personnel, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said that under the plans currently being discussed, several improvements to the quarters have already been implemented.

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Braking bad: Cops stop car on NSE carrying 30kg of meth, nab two childhood pals

SEREMBAN: Police arrested two childhood friends and seized about 30kg of drugs, believed to be methamphetamine, in an operation at KM236.9 of the North-South Expressway near Pedas.

Sabah & Sarawak

Search ongoing for dismembered murder victim's arm and leg

KOTA KINABALU: Police are still looking for the last two missing body parts of a dismembered murder victim.

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Anwar: Don’t let disputes derail nation-building efforts

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians must not be trapped in prolonged disputes, as such divisions would only weaken efforts to build a peaceful and resilient nation, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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T'ganu beachgoers warned not to touch jellyfish that wash ashore

KUALA NERUS: The public has been warned not to touch venomous jellyfish that washed ashore at several beaches in Terengganu.

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Ramadan a time to reflect and reset, says PM

PUTRAJAYA: Ramadan is not only a month of fasting, but a powerful opportunity for self-renewal, moral strengthening and collective responsibility towards building a better nation, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Man loses over RM600,000 in investment scam

KUANTAN: A private sector employee lost more than RM600,000 after being duped by a bogus stock investment scheme promoted on social media.

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Body of missing firefighter’s brother found after 37-hours

BACHOK: The younger brother of a firefighter who had been missing for more than 37 hours while swimming at Kandis Beach here was found drowned on Thursday (Feb 19).

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Man killed, wife, three children injured in Pendang crash

ALOR SETAR: A man was killed while his wife and three children were injured after the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) they were travelling in collided with a vehicle coming from the opposite direction at Jalan Titi Kobah flyover in Pendang on Wednesday night (Feb 18).

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Water supply schedule in Kluang, Pontian suspended for 48 hours

JOHOR BAHRU: The Scheduled Water Supply (BAB) programme in the Kluang and Pontian districts has been suspended for 48 hours beginning at midnight on Thursday (Feb 19).

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Striking a balance with online safety

PETALING JAYA: The proposed ban on social media use for those aged below 16 is not a silver bullet against online harm, as it could push children into more dangerous digital spaces, experts say.

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NGOs work to reduce food wastage during Ramadan

PETALING JAYA: Several NGOs will be stepping up efforts to cut food wastage and help the homeless throughout Ramadan.

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‘Implement taxes and better enforcement to curb smoking’

KUALA LUMPUR: Increasing tobacco taxes and enforcement are among the most effective measures to curb smoking and the use of tobacco products in line with the "Endgame 2045" initiative, says the Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control (MCTC).