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Three foreign minors claim trial to intimidating elderly woman with weapons in Bukit Mertajam

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Three Myanmar boys aged 11 and 12 pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate's Court here on Friday (Oct 30) to charges of threatening an elderly woman with several weapons, including an iron rod and stones.

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Melaka polls: 'This is what commitment looks like', says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: The determination shown by Barisan Nasional's Bandar Hilir candidate Jasmine Lok Huey Yee and her team in securing an election operations centre within an hour has spurred MCA as it gears up for the Melaka polls.

Sabah & Sarawak

Penang Parti Wawasan Negara targets 50,000 members in six months

GEORGE TOWN: Penang Parti Wawasan Negara currently has 15,000 members and aims to recruit 50,000 more within the next six months as it works to strengthen its grassroots presence, says its Bukit Mertajam division chief Musen Liew.

Sabah & Sarawak

Books are windows to knowledge, says special officer to Sabah CM

KOTA KINABALU: Books are windows to knowledge, while knowledge unlocks potential that brings development to nations, says special officer to the Chief Minister Yee Tsai Yiew

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KLIA passengers told to expect traffic congestion during MotoGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines has advised passengers using Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) between Friday (Oct 30) and Sunday to expect higher traffic congestion during the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP).

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Ops Tiris: Five arrested over suspected diesel misappropriation in Perak

PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has uncovered suspected diesel misappropriation involving fishing boats during a raid at a private jetty in Manjung, Perak, seizing items worth more than RM587,000.

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Two charged with posting ‘extremely’ offensive comments against Tuanku Muhriz

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

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Northeast monsoon: Over 100,000 rescue personnel on standby for possible floods

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 (MTL), which is expected to last until March next year.

Sabah & Sarawak

Train youth to replenish agriculture, livestock workforce, says Sabah minister

KOTA KINABALU: More youths need to be involved in the agriculture and livestock industries to ensure the sector's sustainability and continuity, said Datuk Jamawi Jaafar.

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Anwar calls on parents to take greater charge of children’s discipline, activities

KUALA LUMPUR: Parents must take greater responsibility for monitoring their children's behaviour, education and social activities, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Opposition MPs to receive allocations once Budget 2027 is passed, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: Allocations for opposition Members of Parliament who signed the Confidence and Supply Agreement (CSA) will be disbursed immediately after the Supply Bill 2027 is passed by Parliament.

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Fisherman and girlfriend jailed 30 years, caning for trafficking 173kg of methamphetamine

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.

Sabah & Sarawak

Tawau cops nab six suspected of being involved in vice

KOTA KINABALU: Six people were nabbed under suspicion of vice activities in a raid in Tawau district.

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Malaysia receives first FA-50M fighter jet, full delivery expected by March 2028

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has received its first FA-50M light combat aircraft from South Korea, marking a significant step in strengthening the country's air defence capabilities.

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Over 6,500kg of chicken seized, 12 foreign men arrested in Puchong halal compliance raid

PETALING JAYA: A total of 6,555kg of raw chicken believed to have been processed without complying with halal requirements was seized while 12 foreign men were arrested in a raid on a warehouse in Puchong early Friday (Oct 30).

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Kuala Lumpur Tower unveils Sky Cafe in exclusive preview ahead of public opening

KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur Tower hosted an exclusive preview of Sky Cafe, a new attraction nestled within the recently introduced Sky Garden, ahead of its official opening.

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Thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast for four states, Labuan until 4pm

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across four states and the Federal Territory of Labuan, effective until 4pm on Friday (Oct 30).

Sabah & Sarawak

Delayed registration can harm children's futures, Sabah minister reminds parents, guardians

Parents and guardians are urged to take matters of registering their children and preparing identification documents for them seriously, says Datuk Rubin Balang

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Conditional jobs under refugee registration scheme for pre-2023 arrivals only, says Home Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: Conditional employment opportunities under the Refugee Registration Document (DPP) programme will only be extended to eligible refugees who were already in Malaysia before Jan 1, 2023, and will not apply to new arrivals, says the Home Ministry.

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MACC Melaka sets up 24-hour operations room for state election complaints

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Melaka will set up an operations room to enable the public to channel information and lodge complaints regarding corruption and abuse of power during the 16th Melaka State Election