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Knife-wielding man chases uni student at Melaka mall

 MELAKA: A 21-year-old female university student endured a terrifying ordeal after she was chased by a knife-wielding man at the parking bay of a shopping mall in Taman Lagenda here in what Melaka police have described as a random attack on a shopper.

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RM100 Sara aid starts tomorrow: This time we will be ready, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The MyKasih system has been improved by increasing its bandwidth to ease the use of the RM100 Sumbagan Asas Rahmah Contribution (Sara) assistance, which will start on Monday (Feb 9).

Sabah & Sarawak

OPTR offers 20% discount as Sabah electricity tariffs rise

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah businesses facing higher electricity costs following the Feb 1 tariff revision may find some relief through the Off Peak Tariff Rider (OPTR) scheme, which offers up to a 20% discount on electricity usage during off-peak hours.

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Thai van driver pleads not guilty to dangerous driving, causing motorcyclist's death

JITRA: A Thai van driver pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court here to a charge of dangerous driving causing the death of a female motorcyclist last month.

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It's all systems go as Education Ministry preps for Year One admission of six-year-olds

NIBONG TEBAL: The Education Ministry is making full preparations to handle the admission of six-year-olds into Year One from next year, in anticipation of the encouraging response from parents, says Fadhlina Sidek.

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Schools can decide on activities, student attire during hot weather, says Fadhlina

NIBONG TEBAL: The Education Ministry is concerned about the welfare, health and safety of students, teachers and all school staff in dealing with the hot weather or any unexpected weather conditions, especially in the northern states, says Fadhlina Sidek.

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Trader loses over RM335,000 to investment scam

KUANTAN: A trader lost over RM335,000 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme he came across on Facebook last November.

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Ramadan bazaar traders reminded to get typhoid jabs, maintain cleanliness

SEREMBAN: All food traders, especially those involved in Ramadan bazaars, have been reminded to take food safety matters seriously, take the typhoid vaccination and comply with the highest hygiene standards when preparing buka puasa (breaking of fast) food.

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Govt looking to study AI licensing to curb child sexual content online, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is looking to study regulating artificial intelligence (AI) apps through licensing to curb the production of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM), says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

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PM Anwar appreciates 'true friend' Modi's efforts in promoting global peace

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his deepest appreciation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in promoting peace globally.

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Housing and Local Govt Ministry ready to help regularise places of worship, says Nga

IPOH: The Housing and Local Government Ministry is ready to assist in efforts to regularise places of worship, says Nga Kor Ming.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sarawak polls expected after Gawai Dayak celebration, says SUPP veep

SIBU: The Sarawak election is expected to be called after the Gawai Dayak celebration, with political parties already stepping up early preparations in anticipation of the polls, says Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) vice-president Datuk Michael Tiang.

Sabah & Sarawak

Borneo's 'Durian Merah' can be the next big thing if developed properly, says Kuamut rep

KOTA KINABALU: Borneo's exotic "Durian Merah" has the potential to become a new popular food product in the country and also be developed into an agro-tourism product, says Kuamut assemblyman Datuk Masiung Banah.

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DOSH launches probe into fatal cement truck accident at Penang Hospital

GEORGE TOWN: The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has initiated an investigation into the fatal cement truck accident at the Penang Hospital construction site on Friday (Feb 6).

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M’sia and India to expedite ringgit-rupee use in bilateral trade, investments, says Anwar

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and India have agreed to work closely to promote local currency settlement using the ringgit and rupee for bilateral trade and investments, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Anwar hosts ‘Friendship Appetisers’ luncheon for Modi

PUTRAJAYA: A thoughtfully curated spread of "Friendship Appetisers", reflecting the warm and longstanding Malaysia-India relationship, greeted guests at a luncheon hosted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for his visiting Indian counterpart Narendra Modi at the Seri Perdana Complex here Sunday (Feb 8).

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Bersatu to plug ‘mutiny on the bounty’ by mooting Hamzah’s sacking tonight, say sources

PETALING JAYA: The final push to remove Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin from Bersatu's top ranks is expected on Sunday (Feb 8) night at Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's home, following what party insiders describe as a coordinated effort to counter an internal "mutiny".

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India, Malaysia ink 11 MOUs to boost strategic investment, bilateral ties

PUTRAYA: Malaysia and India witnessed the exchange of 11 documents, including Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) spanning various key sectors including on semiconductors, labour issues and security cooperation.

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Over 100 reports lodged against ‘illegal’ houses of worship rally, say KL cops

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 100 police reports were lodged over the proposed rally against "illegal" houses of worship on Saturday, say police.

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Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival enters Malaysia Book of Records

JOHOR BARU: The Pasir Gudang World Kite Festival has made it into the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) after receiving participation from 56 countries across the globe.