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Thunderstorm warning for three states and KL until noon

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for three states and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, effective until noon Tuesday (Dec 16).

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Mesra Malaysia training programme rolling out nationwide to boost VM2026

GEORGE TOWN: The Mesra Malaysia 2.0 programme for frontline tourism industry employees will be activated to boost Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026).

Sabah & Sarawak

Floods: Slight increase in T'ganu evacuees, situation in Sarawak improves

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood victims housed in temporary relief centres in Terengganu has increased slightly as of 9am Tuesday (Dec 16), while the situation in Sarawak is improving.

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High flood preparedness to keep connectivity running, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: The Communication Ministry remains on high alert ahead of the possibility of major flooding early next year, to ensure communication services and network connectivity are uninterrupted, said its minister, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

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Rainwater harvesting to boost water management 

KUALA LUMPUR: The introduction of the rainwater harvesting system (SPAH) under the National Water Resources Policy and Water Sector Transformation 2040 agenda aims to support more sustainable water management, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fad­illah Yusof (pic).

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PM urges end to border conflict

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities as negotiations continue between Thailand and Cambodia to de-escalate tensions along their disputed border, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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141 flood mitigation projects approved

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 141 flood mitigation projects nationwide have been approved under Rolling Plan 1 of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) to reduce flood risks.

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Restoration of historic Seri Negara completed

KUALA LUMPUR: Khazanah Nasional has completed the restoration of Seri Negara, one of the nation's historic buildings where the 1957 Federation of Malaya Agreement was signed.

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Flood preparations in place

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has taken proactive steps to strengthen preparedness and early warning systems to address the risk of a second wave of floods, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Nation

Over half of SPM holders choose TVET path

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 53.9% of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) holders are now opting for the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) pathway, bringing the country closer to its target of 70%.

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Corporal denies causing fatal crash in Kangar

KANGAR: A police corporal pleaded not guilty to a charge of dangerous driving and causing the death of a 24-year-old man last month.

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RM10mil drug ring busted

SHAH ALAM: A drug syndicate, catering to Klang Valley drug users, has been busted with the seizure of drugs worth RM10.4mil.

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No evidence MACC officer threatened Tei

SHAH ALAM: Selangor police have not found any evidence so far to substantiate claims that a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer had threatened businessman Albert Tei with a firearm during his arrest, says state police chief Comm Datuk Shazeli Kahar.

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Civil servant denies raping stepdaughter

SEREMBAN: A 45-year-old father of two claimed trial in the Sessions Court here to two charges of raping his stepdaughter.

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Nasi lemak sells out in 60 minutes

WITHIN an hour, Hasma Yasin, 54, is able to sell 150 packets of nasi lemak from her small stall in Felda Kota Gelanggi Dua, Jerantut, Pahang.

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Barriers block temple road

WORK on constructing an access road to a Hindu temple in Kajang, Selangor, continues to be hampered, Makkal Osai reported.

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Parents scammed by fake bus operators online

THE Federation of Malaysian School Bus Associations urged parents to verify bus operators in person before paying school transport fees or risk falling for a scam, China Press reported.

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Compliant transporters unaffected by overloading crackdown

PETALING JAYA: Despite the enforcement on overloaded vehicles, there has been no transport shortages, says the Malaysia Trucking Federation (MTF).

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87 fines issued during riding event

MELAKA: Police issued 87 summonses for various traffic offences during the RXZ Members Ride Edition 3.0 2025, which took place around the state from Dec 12 to 14.

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New eGates to speed up Johor land crossings

PETALING JAYA: The Home Ministry is speeding up efforts to improve immigration facilities at Johor Baru's land border checkpoints.