Sabah & Sarawak

Fire razes 30 houses in Tawau

TAWAU: Thirty semi-detached houses were destroyed in a fire at Lorong Jade 4, Kampung Sri Aman, Jalan Apas here on Saturday (Dec 13).

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Immigration raids lead to detention of 49 illegal immigrants in Johor

JOHOR BARU: A total of 49 illegal immigrants believed to be working without permits were detained by the Immigration Department in 16 raids here.

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Woman dies in two-vehicle collision in Bandar Permaisuri

BANDAR PERMAISURI: A woman was killed after the vehicle she was driving collided with a lorry carrying palm oil at KM50 of Jalan Pantai Kuala Terengganu-Permaisuri near Kampung Telaga Putat here on Saturday (Dec 13).

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Former manager loses RM241,000 in phone scam

KLUANG: A former company manager lost RM241,000 after being duped by a phone scam syndicate that claimed the victim was involved in a money laundering case.

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Woman sells prized Pokémon cards to join next Sumud Flotilla mission

KUALA LUMPUR: Letting go of something you love is never easy, especially when it carries memories and has sentimental value.

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Senior citizen killed in three-vehicle crash in Johor

JOHOR BAHRU: An elderly man died after being involved in an accident involving three vehicles at Kilometre 4.8, Jalan Kota Tinggi-Kluang, here, on Saturday (Dec 13).

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Corporate figure, veteran politician Megat Najmuddin passes away

KUALA LUMPUR: A renowned corporate figure and political veteran, Tan Sri Megat Najmuddin Megat Kha,s passed away from cancer at the age of 81.

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Academic: School safety a joint effort

KUALA LUMPUR: Recent cases of student distress, bullying, emotional breakdowns and even tragic outcomes have exposed serious gaps in how schools and adults respond to youngsters' struggles, says Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Monna Ong Siew Siew.

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Kasih Kanak-Kanak reaches 566 schools 

KUALA LUMPUR: The Child Protection Advocacy Programme: Kasih Kanak-Kanak, organised by the Social Welfare Department since May, has been successfully implemented in 566 schools nationwide, surpassing the initial target by 188%.

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Chan: Pupils must have say in safety policy

KUALA LUMPUR: Students must have a voice in policies that shape their lives rather than leaving such decisions solely to adults, says Tan Sri Chan Kong Choy.

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Cops seek individual behind viral ambulance siren video

MELAKA: The police will ­summon the individual who circulated a video of a policeman allegedly blocking an ambulance to allow passage for a convoy of foreign investors.

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‘Gang revenge behind Mambau shooting’

SEREMBAN: The shooting incident inside a car that left a man dead along Jalan Rasah-Mambau towards the Port Dickson toll plaza is believed to have been motivated by revenge linked to secret society activities.

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Borneo Christmas takes shape

SIBU: The atmosphere at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang here was vibrant as hundreds gathered for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

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Defence pact with US ‘non-binding’

KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Cooperation pact between Malaysia and the United States is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and not legally binding, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin (pic).

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Amanita working to boost community policing in Seri Alam PPR

KUALA LUMPUR: The Seri Alam PPR Phase Two flats have been selected as the latest "pitstop" by the police force's Women's Volunteer Squad (Amanita).

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Dong Zong: UEC recognition maintains Malay language status

PETALING JAYA: Chinese educationist group Dong Zong said the recognition of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) does not contradict government education policies, nor does it affect the status of Malay as the country's national language.

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Muddy boots, mangroves and keeping nature alive

BALIK PULAU: It might have felt icky at first but once they got used to the mud, they could focus on the task of getting all 6,490 ­mangrove tree seedlings planted before the high tide rolled in.

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Sunway Square Mall opens in style

Interesting with a youthful vibe is how first-time visitors are describing the newly opened Sunway Square Mall.

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Mental health gap in schools

KUALA LUMPUR: Inadequate access to mental health support in schools is putting students at risk, student representatives tell a youth forum.

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Personal gifting takes hold

PETALING JAYA: With Christmas on the horizon, Malaysians have begun gift shopping for their loved ones, with many still doing it at physical stores, giving the presents an extra personal touch.