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Over 2,300 police to be deployed for National Day festivities

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 2,357 police officers and personnel will be deployed in Putrajaya to maintain security and manage traffic during the 69th National Day celebrations, with some 80,000 visitors expected.

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Global action vital for orang utan

KOTA KINABALU: There is urgency to protect the orang utan species not only in Sabah but around the globe, said UK-based NGO Orangutan Appeal UK.

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Ex-AG: No proof of theft found in TH

KUALA LUMPUR: No evidence of direct theft in Lembaga Tabung Haji was found when the Auditor-General's 2017 Report was prepared, says former auditor-general Tan Sri Dr Madinah Mohamad.

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Indonesian-born’s daily ‘flag parade’ wins hearts around town

GEORGE TOWN: With hundreds of mini Jalur Gemilang fluttering from his van, Sapno Tukijo's daily drive around town has become a moving display of patriotism.

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Pint-sized patriots take centre stage in style

JOHOR BARU: More than 1,000 preschool and primary pupils put their patriotism on full display during a parade here, donning colourful traditional outfits and waving the Jalur Gemilang.

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Haze worsens nationwide

PETALING JAYA: The haze worsened across the country, with 29 areas recording unhealthy air quality, including several areas in the Klang Valley, the northern and southern states, and Sarawak.

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‘Vax for HFMD being assessed’

PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry is currently evaluating the feasibility of a vaccine candidate for the hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD).

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Sacred customs take green steps forward

GEORGE TOWN: Heavy smoke is giving way to cleaner skies this Hungry Ghost Festival, as urban communities embrace eco-­friendly ways to honour tradition.

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Drama ends in Paskal officer’s rescue after 15 hours at sea

BAU: "I want to survive." 

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Helping kids build a better future

PETALING JAYA: What began as an effort to provide food for struggling families during the pandemic has grown into a mission to help children build a better future through education.

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‘HFMD vaccine works, but policy calls for patience’

PETALING JAYA: A vaccine against hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), which usually affects children, would offer protection against severe effects, but it is not time yet to include it in the National Immunisation Programme, say healthcare professionals.

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Theme park working closely with authorities over incident

KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Theme Parks says that it is currently working closely and fully cooperating with all relevant authorities as they conduct a thorough investigation into the incident involving an attraction at Sunway Lagoon on Saturday, which affected 10 guests.

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Weighing the shot to stop the sore effectively

PETALING JAYA: When teacher TC Lim's son contracted hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) several years ago, watching him endure the contagious illness was heartbreaking.

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MetMalaysia: Optimal rainfall vital to sustain growth of padi, oil palm

PETALING JAYA: Agricultural commodities such as padi and oil palm would need an optimal monthly rainfall of 200-300mm and 150-200mm, to sustain growth, says the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

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Perlis MB: Don’t panic over dam’s critical level

KANGAR: The water level at Timah Tasoh Dam, the only one in Perlis, has been at a critical level almost since the start of the year, but Mentri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah has assured that there is no cause for alarm.

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Cabinet to discuss Felda audit

SERDANG: A proposal for a forensic audit to be conducted into the management of Felda will be discussed by the Cabinet, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Zahid backs call for PAC probe into TH

KUALA LUMPUR: The bipartisan parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is an appropriate platform to scrutinise the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Tabung Haji (TH), says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

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Man killed after car runs him over during Shah Alam brawl

SHAH ALAM: A man was killed after a car ran him over during a fight in Taman Alam Megah here on Sunday (Aug 23).

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MACC to charge celebrity preacher over RM12.3mil fund misappropriation

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will charge the chairman of a non-governmental organisation (NGO), who is also a celebrity preacher, at the Seremban Sessions Court on Wednesday (Aug 26) in connection with the alleged misappropriation of funds worth more than RM12mil.

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Penang schools told to step up preparedness as haze worsens

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Education Department has directed all district education offices and schools in the state to step up preparedness for the care, welfare and safety of students and education personnel amidst worsening haze conditions.