Sabah & Sarawak

One killed, three injured after 4WD crashes into tree in Miri

MIRI: One person died while three others were injured after the four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle they were travelling in crashed into a tree at Taman Awam Miri, Jalan Bintulu-Miri, early Wednesday morning (Aug 26).

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Jalur Gemilang belongs to all Malaysians, says Selangor Sultan

PETALING JAYA: Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has consented to flying the Jalur Gemilang at Dataran Selangor from Aug 26 to Sept 17 in conjunction with Malaysia's 69th National Day celebrations.

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Man killed, two injured in three-car crash

BUKIT MERTAJAM: A man was killed and two others, including a pedestrian, were injured in an accident involving three cars on Jalan Baru in Taman Pauh here on Wednesday (Aug 26).

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Sixteen areas in Malaysia record unhealthy API readings as of 9am

PETALING JAYA: A total of sixteen areas in Malaysia recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9am on Wednesday (Aug 26), according to the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS).

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Father, son killed in Kuala Nerus house fire

KUALA NERUS: A father and his nine-year-old son were killed in a house fire in Kampung Tok Jembal, near here, early Wednesday morning (Aug 26).

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Man held to assist in probe into Taman Alam Megah brawl

SHAH ALAM: Police have arrested a man to assist in investigations into a fight involving several individuals in Taman Alam Megah here.

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Three killed in two-car crash along Jalan Johor Baru-Mersing

KOTA TINGGI: Three people were killed in an accident involving two cars at KM80, Jalan Johor Baru-Mersing on Tuesday (Aug 26) near here.

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Mum’s support and love helps son turn talent into career

DESPITE criticisms, a mother in Kuala Lumpur devoted herself to nurturing her autistic son's musical talent.

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A bittersweet honour for Ziana

SINGER Datuk Ziana Zain's decades-long contribution to the entertainment industry was recognised with a Datukship from her home state of Melaka, but the milestone was bittersweet as her late parents were not there to witness it, reported Berita Harian.

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False marriage promise leads to arrest 

A TAMIL Nadu man was arrested after his Taiwanese girlfriend flew to India and lodged a report against him for allegedly cheating her with a false promise of marriage, Malaysia Nanban reported.

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‘Strengthen Muslim identity’

IPOH: Both Muslim character and the identity of the ummah face serious challenges that must be addressed, says Perak Ruler Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah.

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Green turtles return to Kelantan coast after 30 years

KOTA BARU: After a three-decade absence, sea turtles have returned to the Kelantan coast as several hatchlings were discovered in Pasir Puteh.

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‘Tougher rules needed for strata living’

PETALING JAYA: Paying maintenance and sinking fund fees does not always solve the problems. This situation rings true for Farah, a condominium owner.

Sabah & Sarawak

Superpower rivalry moves near Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Balabac, the southernmost island of the Philippines, sits 50km north of Sabah's Banggi Island, the two divided by the 12km wide Balabac Strait.

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Better oversight needed for strata homes, say experts

PETALING JAYA: With about three million strata units nationwide, stronger safeguards are needed to ensure high-rise homes are properly managed, maintained and protected from poor governance, say stakeholders and experts.

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Cutting smoke, keeping the spirit

PETALING JAYA: For some devotees, this year's Zhong Yuan Fes­tival, also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival, will look a little different as families rethink the role of joss paper and other offerings in their traditional prayers.

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Lee: Don’t treat haze as an annual ritual in Asean

PETALING JAYA: Asean must stop treating transboundary haze as an annual ritual and take stronger action to prevent the recurring crisis, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

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Stepping into KL’s history

PETALING JAYA: For many years, iconic landmarks in Kuala Lumpur have remained symbols admired from afar.

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Thousands join nationwide Maulidur Rasul celebrations

KUALA LUMPUR: Muslims from all walks of life joined Maulidur Rasul celebrations through processions and selawat recitations, commemorating the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad.

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Practise the Prophet’s way of life, urges PM

SERDANG: The commemoration of Maulidur Rasul should be reflected through practising Prophet Muhammad's way of life as a source of mercy and guidance for all humanity, says the Prime Minister.