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Khow the only Malaysian accepted by top university this year

PETALING JAYA: It was a surprise for Khow Jin Xen, 18, when he was accepted into Harvard College at Harvard University as the only Malaysian admitted this year.

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Rehda: Proposed clause offers greater flexibility

PETALING JAYA: The proposed "Option to Purchase" (OTP) clause under a new housing law could give homebuyers greater flexibility, says the Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association Malaysia (Rehda).

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Groups want proper controls of ‘Option to Purchase’ mechanism

PETALING JAYA: The proposed "Option to Purchase" (OTP) clause is a positive step towards improving Malaysia's housing delivery system, but its success will depend on clear legal safeguards for homebuyers, say consumer groups.

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117 ARRESTED IN CRACKDOWN ON ONLINE CHILD SEX ABUSE

KUALA LUMPUR: In the first major enforcement action since the Online Safety Act (ONSA) 2025 came into effect on Jan 1 this year, authorities have dismantled what investigators describe as a structured digital ecosystem for the distribution and trade of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

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New permanent forest reserves identified, to be gazetted

KUANTAN: Several forest areas will be proposed as new permanent forest reserves to balance development needs with environmental conservation, the state assembly was told.

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Three Sisters Waterfall area to be protected

KUCHING: The Keluan Hill National Park in Ulu Baram, where the Three Sisters Waterfall is located, may soon be gazetted as a protected area, says Datuk Len Talif Salleh.

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Sharply-dressed teen cooks up big money at ‘wok’

A TEENAGER in Shandong, China, earns 50,000 yuan (RM28,950) a month just from selling fried rice, Sin Chew Daily reported.

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‘Unifil troops safe from blast near Malaysia House’

KUALA LUMPUR: An explosion, believed to be caused by an unidentified drone, inflicted minor damage to a facility used by Malaysian military personnel near the headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) in Naqoura on Tuesday.

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Foreigners buying lower priced homes

GEORGE TOWN: Claims that foreign buyers acquired lower-priced homes meant for Malaysians will be answered at the Penang state legislative assembly.

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Stricter safety SOP after fatal Perak crash

KUALA LUMPUR: The fatal accident that killed nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel near Teluk Intan in Perak last year has led to stricter enforcement of the standard operating procedure (SOP), says Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail.

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Judge orders affidavits in DKU challenge

SEREMBAN: The High Court has ordered the defendants in an originating summons filed by Datuk Mubarak Dohak and five others to file affidavits within seven days in support of their challenge to the court's jurisdiction.

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More Anjung Kasih facilities a lifeline to poor families at hospitals

GEORGE TOWN: Anjung Kasih, the free accommodation facility for underprivileged families of patients seeking treatment at government hospitals, will be expanded to three more institutions.

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I-Bhd robot makes a star appearance

PETALING JAYA: The future of urban living is no longer a distant science fiction concept but has already arrived in the form of "embodied intelligence".

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Prepare early if you want to go hiking, say experts

PETALING JAYA: Those inten­ding to take up hiking as an adventure must be medically and physically fit beforehand, say medical experts.

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Seasoned hikers share tips on staying safe

PETALING JAYA: Hiking has become increasingly popular with many Malaysians who wish to stay active and reconnect with nature. But as weather conditions get more extreme, especially with evening storms, many hikers are increasingly exposed to danger.

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Push to define the real rich

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia may need a realistic approach to ­classifying household income as the current B40, M40 and T20 framework fails to account for differences in living costs, household size and debt burdens, say experts.

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Residents protest over landfill rehabilitation project

GEORGE TOWN: Tempers flared outside the Penang state legislative assembly building here when a group of residents from Bandar Sri Pinang gathered to demand answers on the controversial RM1bil Jelutong landfill rehabilitation project.

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Some T20 families living paycheque-to-paycheque

PETALING JAYA: Amir Mohd is an engineer and draws a salary of RM13,000.

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Intervene in Low’s US pardon bid, govt urged

KUALA LUMPUR: There must be immediate intervention by Malaysian authorities over fugitive financier Low Taek Jho's (pic) attempt to secure a US presidential pardon, say legal experts.

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700,000 licensed traders benefit from Penjaja-i initiative

PETALING JAYA: About 700,000 licensed traders under various hawker associations stand to benefit from Agrobank's Agro Penjaja-i initiative launched to strengthen micro-entrepreneurs amid global economic uncertainties.