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Fewer flood evacuees in Kedah, slight uptick in Negri

KUALA LUMPUR: The flood situation in Kedah has continued to improve, with the number of evacuees at temporary relief centres falling, while Negri Sembilan recorded a slight increase and Perak remained unchanged.

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More than 100,000 rescue personnel on standby

PUCHONG: A total of 101,901 officers and personnel from various rescue agencies have been placed on standby, with more than 40,000 assets ready for deployment during the Northeast Monsoon.

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Couple get 30 years in jail for trafficking 173kg of meth

KUALA LUMPUR: A man and his Vietnamese girlfriend have been sentenced by the High Court to 30 years in jail after they were found guilty of trafficking 173kg of methamphetamine four years ago.

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Ministry to let classes shift online for Deepavali

PUTRAJAYA: The Higher Education Ministry has allowed online or hybrid teaching and learning (PdP) sessions to be conducted at public higher education institutions from Nov 5 to 13 in conjunction with the Deepavali celebration on Nov 8.

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Myanmar boys deny threatening elderly woman

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Three Myanmar boys accused of threatening a 71-year-old woman with an iron rod, stones and other objects pleaded not guilty to a charge of criminal intimidation at the Magistrate's Court here.

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More than just decorative patterns

PETALING JAYA: With Deepavali around the corner, colourful kolams are once again appearing outside homes, temples and shopping malls across Malaysia.

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Two charged over offensive remarks against Negri Ruler

KUALA LUMPUR: Two men pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here to charges of creating and posting extremely offensive comments against the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, on social media in August.

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No blanket pet ban in condos

KUALA LUMPUR: A condominium joint management body (JMB) cannot impose a blanket ban on keeping pets in private residential units through its house rules, the Shah Alam High Court has ruled.

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Blacklisted actress makes rare appearance

EVER since she was blacklisted in 2021, Chinese actress and filmmaker Vicky Zhao Wei has rarely made public appearances.

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Firefighters with a flair for flavour

GEORGE TOWN: They may be trained to put out fires, but three Penang firefighters have another skill up their sleeves – whipping up delicious meals.

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‘The Star’ wins award for occupational safety reporting

KUALA LUMPUR: The Star has clinched a prize at the 2025 Occupational Safety and Health Awards, with a senior journalist recognised for his reporting on workplace hazards.

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Cabinet agrees to two-stage AUKU reform

PETALING JAYA: The Cabinet has agreed to a two-stage reform of the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU), beginning with amendments to the existing law before its eventual replacement with a new legislation, says Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil (pic).

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Kulai council wants to recruit more Indians

THE Kulai Municipal Council has urged more Indians to join the local authority as officers, Malaysia Nanban reported.

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Negri Sembilan assembly meeting awaits royal nod

SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan government is seeking the consent of Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir for the proposed dates of the next State Legislative Assembly meeting.

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No conditions attached to CSA, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Opposition MPs who sign the Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) are not subject to any conditions, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Stock up sensibly, says Nadma

PETALING JAYA: The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) is advising the public to avoid panic buying and purchase only what is needed when preparing for possible emergencies.

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Floods not expected to be as heavy as 2021

PUCHONG: The floods expected in this year's Northeast Monsoon are unlikely to be as severe as those that struck the country in 2021, which left several areas in the Klang Valley and Pahang badly affected.

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Submarine Museum a top attraction

MELAKA: The Submarine Museum in Klebang ranks among the five most visited tourist attractions under the Melaka Museum Corporation (Perzim), drawing about 90,000 visitors annually.

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SCI can be considered later

GEORGE TOWN: Penang will await the findings from the Occupational Safety and Health Department's (DOSH) investigation into the fatal Paya Terubong landslide before considering calls for a State Commission of Inquiry (SCI).

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Prolonged haze has a domino effect

PETALING JAYA: Prolonged haze could affect fruit and vegetable production, risking smaller harvests, tighter supplies and higher prices for consumers.