Nation

Over 620,000 job placements under MYFutureJobs since 2023, says Ramanan

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 622,283 job placements were recorded under the MYFutureJobs initiative from 2023 to Dec 19, reflecting the effectiveness of active labour market policies and the country's economic resilience amid global uncertainties, says Datuk Seri R. Ramanan.

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Danger-level continuous rain warning in Kelantan and T'ganu until Dec 29

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of continuous rain at the dangerous level in Kelantan and Terengganu until Monday (Dec 29).

Nation

51-year-old man charged with murder of Suri Narudin

TAMPIN: A 51-year-old man was charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with the murder of Suri Narudin, whose body was discovered in a bag buried behind a house near Rembau. Zainizan Zainal nodded in understanding after the charge was read before Magistrate Mohamad Redza Azhar Rezali. No plea was recorded, however, as murder cases fall under the jurisdiction of the High Court.

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Teacher duped out of RM140,000 by bogus Scam Response Centre officer

KUALA BERANG: A teacher has lost RM144,152 after being scammed by a man posing as an officer from the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) last month.

Nation

Senior citizen and son die in blaze at Sentul PPR

KUALA LUMPUR: A senior citizen and her son were killed after a fire broke out at a People's Housing Project (PPR) in Sentul.

Nation

21 houses in Simpang Pulai hit by flash floods

IPOH: Twenty-one houses in Lorong Pulai Raya 4, Simpang Pulai, were hit by flash floods after two and a half hours of relentless heavy rain on Thursday (Dec 25) night.

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Addictive social media algorithms threaten child safety and development, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Social media algorithms that are opaque and designed to keep users addicted have become one of the greatest threats to public safety and children's development, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

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Najib's supporters gather at Palace of Justice from 6.45am in hope of a favourable verdict

PUTRAJAYA: Supporters of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak expressed hope that Friday's (Dec 26) court decision would redeem their disappointment over the dismissal of his review application for house arrest earlier this week.

Sabah & Sarawak

Fire claims life of disabled man in Julau

SIBU: A 22-year-old individual with a disability died in a fire that destroyed 30 squatter houses in Julau.

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Take action against your assemblymen too, PAS tells Bersatu over Perlis SDs

PETALING JAYA: PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has urged Perikatan Nasional component party Bersatu to take stern action against its assemblymen who submitted statutory declarations (SDs) to the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail.

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Police officers return home after completing 18-month UN mission in Sudan

SEPANG: Thirteen police officers have returned home on Thursday (Dec 25) night after completing an 18-month deployment with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (Unmiss), which began on June 24, 2024.

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10-year-old boy killed in motorcycle-lorry crash

KUALA KRAI: A 10-year-old boy was killed after the motorcycle he was riding with his uncle collided with a lorry at Jalan Kampung Chenis, Pahi, on Thursday (Dec 25).

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Don't embarrass Malaysia: Nga slams public littering in city centre

PETALING JAYA: It is unacceptable for public littering to remain a rampant issue, says Nga Kor Ming, expressing serious concerns over the state of urban cleanliness.

Sabah & Sarawak

Petronas Dagangan confirms operational issue at Samarahan Expressway station

KUCHING: Petronas Dagangan Berhad (PDB) has confirmed that several vehicles were affected following an operational issue at the Petronas Samarahan Expressway station here after refuelling at the station.

Sabah & Sarawak

Govt committed to advancing Sarawak’s wellbeing through inclusive development, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani Government remains committed to driving the well-being of the people of Sarawak through strategic investments, inclusive economic development and the creation of new job opportunities, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nation

Embattled Perlis MB Mohd Shukri steps down from post

PETALING JAYA: Perlis Mentri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli has stepped down from his post on Thursday (Dec 25) due to health reasons.

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Three PAS assemblymen ordered to return state assets

PETALING JAYA: Three Perlis PAS assemblymen have been told to return state-owned assets following the termination of their party membership, said Perlis Speaker Rus'sele Eizan.

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Police nab man, contraband ciggies worth RM320,000 seized

KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested a man suspected of being involved in the distribution of contraband cigarettes during Op Taring Alpha 1 in Klang, Selangor, on Wednesday.

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Cops begin probe into alleged falsified heritage player documents

PETALING JAYA: Police have begun investigations into allegations of document forgery involving seven mixed heritage players, says Bukit Aman.

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Melaka hotels light up for Christmas after clarification on halal rules

MELAKA: Hotels across the historic city are lit up with elaborate festive displays, reflecting Melaka's spirit of unity while preserving a long-standing tradition that has become part of the state's tourism identity, says a local councillor.