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Scammed once, then twice

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians who have fallen victim to scams are being warned about a new form of fraud involving self-styled "anti-scam" law firms that promise unusually high recovery rates but ultimately exploit victims again, says MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong.

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When recovery agents make you lose more money

PETALING JAYA: If losing money to a scam is not bad enough, attemp­ting to recover the lost funds through so-called recovery agents could make victims even poorer.

Sabah & Sarawak

Lawas community prepares for Christmas months ahead of time

KUCHING: The Lun Bawang community of Lawas in northern Sarawak began preparations for the month-long Christmas celebrations in October.

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Kuching’s landmark cat statue ready for festivities 

KUCHING: Kuching's famous White Cat statue along Jalan Padungan is all decked up to usher in the Christmas festivities.

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Two injured in tanker truck, trailer collision

KUANTAN: Two people were injured in an accident involving a tanker truck carrying chemicals and a trailer loaded with used iron in Muadzam Shah, Rompin.

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Johor to penalise contractors defying flood regulations

JOHOR BARU: Stern action awaits contractors who breach planning approval resulting in floods, says state executive councillor Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor.

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Police: Keep an eye on your kids during monsoon season

JOHOR BARU: As the year-end school holidays coincide with the monsoon season, police have urged parents to closely monitor their children to ensure their safety.

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Ringgit rise shifts spending

PETALING JAYA: The ringgit may be on an upward trend, but tourism groups say the government should prepare ahead with more targeted campaigns to woo more visitors.

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No panda-monium yet at Zoo Negara

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's newest celebrity residents – giant pandas Chen Xing and Xiao Yue – are expected to make their public debut early next year, after completing their mandatory quarantine at Zoo Negara.

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Significant decline in dengue deaths

PUTRAJAYA: Deaths due to dengue in the country have dropped by 61.3% to 43 cases compared with 111 recorded last year, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

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Cybersecurity experts hail move to ‘capture’ all service providers

PETALING JAYA: Registering all Internet messaging and social media service providers with eight million or more users in Malaysia ensures clearer accountability alongside tighter digital regulation, say cybersecurity experts.

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Subject to the law, whether they like it or not

PETALING JAYA: Large online social media and messaging service providers will be "deemed registered" under the Applications Service Provider Class (ASP(C)) licence of the Communications and Multimedia Act, says the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

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For the safety of visitors to the digital world

PETALING JAYA: Strengthened regulations over the online space will protect children's well-being and give families greater confidence in guiding the responsible use of technology, says Women, Family and Community Develop­ment Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

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Teachers relieved SPLKPM scrapped

GEORGE TOWN: Some teachers had to get out of bed at 3am to complete their Training Manage­ment System (SPLKPM) modules, so it was a big relief when the Education Ministry announced that it would be abolished.

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Think twice before wrapping that gift

PETALING JAYA: As Malaysians rush to buy Christmas presents for family and friends, many remain mindful of local cultural taboos over gift-giving during the festive season.

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Scout movement should be platform for non-formal education to produce future leaders, says chief commissioner

KUALA LUMPUR: The Scout movement needs to be elevated as a platform for non-formal education to produce responsible leaders and individuals, going beyond its role as a uniformed organisation.

Sabah & Sarawak

State rights, 40% revenue claim, infrastructure in the spotlight at Sabah assembly

KOTA KINABALU: Issues on state rights, appeals to the Federal Government to retract its intention to file a partial appeal on the 40% revenue claim as well as infrastructure and utility development were in the spotlight at Monday's (Dec 15) Sabah Budget debate session.

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Cops urge witnesses to come forward after motorcyclist dies in Kuchai Lama crash

KUALA LUMPUR: A motorcyclist was killed after a fatal accident along Jalan Kuchai Lama recently, with dashcam footage of the incident going viral on social media.

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Malaysia sets RM100bil franchise sales target by 2030, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has set an ambitious target to achieve RM100bil in national franchise sales by 2030, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

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DID issues flood warning for parts of K'tan following heavy rain forecast

KOTA BARU: The Irrigation and Drainage Department (DID) has issued a flood warning for several districts in Kelantan following forecasts of continuous heavy rain and river water levels expected to rise above danger levels.