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Govt seeks to safeguard padi land

A TOTAL of 3,598ha of padi land in rice granary areas was converted for development between 2021 and 2025, says Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

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Fuel subsidy bill eases but RM40bil still in sight

MALAYSIA's monthly petroleum subsidy bill eased to about RM3bil between June and August this year, down from a peak of nearly RM5bil in March and April, although total fuel subsidy expenditure is still projected to reach RM40bil in 2026.

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Poser over philanthropist ‘Datuk’

KUALA LUMPUR: A scam syndicate is said to be using AI-generated images of a fictitious "Datuk" posing with prominent Malaysian figures to gain public trust and lure victims into investment schemes.

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Muruku brings festive cheer to prison inmates

GEORGE TOWN: The taste of muruku has brought a little festive cheer to inmates at Penang Prison.

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Prices of 11 essential items capped

KUALA LUMPUR: The Deepavali Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme will run from Nov 4 to 10, covering 11 essential items, up from nine last year.

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Home Ministry wants all agencies on standby for floods

PUTRAJAYA: All agencies and departments under the Home Ministry have been ordered to make thorough preparations for the northeast monsoon, starting this month and last until March.

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Monsoon means cockles for Pantai Rusila folk

FOR residents of Pantai Rusila in Terengganu, the arrival of the northeast monsoon brings more than rough seas and gloomy skies. It also signals the return of an eagerly awaited annual cockle harvest.

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Scammers target students with cash prizes

SCAMMERS are now targeting secondary school students, with one student in Port Dickson recently losing RM10,000 to con artists, China Press reported.

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Fearless stray dog breaks up jumbo fight

A COURAGEOUS stray dog stepped in to separate two adult elephants locked in a fight, Makkal Osai reported.

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Anwar: Put national interests first

KUALA LUMPUR: Political differences should not stand in the way of building a better future for Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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No right to deny access

STRATA property owners who default on maintenance fees must still be allowed access to their homes, says Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming (pic).

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Experts: Boost border controls, go after human traffickers

KUALA LUMPUR: While the repatriation of nearly 46,000 foreign nationals this year will ease detention depot overcrowding, experts say stronger border controls and action against smuggling syndicates are needed to tackle illegal immigration.

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Khaled: South China Sea Code of Conduct must be given priority

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has called for the conclusion of an effective and substantive Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea to be expedited and given the highest priority to prevent tensions from escalating and preserve regional peace and stability.

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INTERACTIVE: A closer look at Melaka’s 28 state seats

Ahead of nomination day tomorrow in Melaka, let's get to know more about the 28 constituencies that make up the historic state.

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MCA secures Bandar Hilir as third seat

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA has secured a third seat for the Melaka election, with Bandar Hilir added to its line-up following further negotiations.

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Bersatu backs Budget 2027 for equal MP allocations

KUALA LUMPUR: Bersatu has agreed to support Budget 2027 in return for equal constituency development allocations for its MPs.

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Risky time for water sports

PETALING JAYA: Water sports operators and enthusiasts are urged to prioritise safety during the northeast monsoon, which brings rough seas, strong winds and unpredictable conditions to parts of the country.

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YB Hulk makes another bid but as Bersatu candidate

MELAKA: Former DAP assemblyman Datuk Norhizam Hassan Baktee, popularly known as "YB Hulk", will make another bid for Pengkalan Batu, this time as a Bersatu candidate in the Melaka polls.

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Melaka voters weigh their options

MELAKA: The lanterns along Jonker Street are bright red as usual but it is the colour of party flags around town that tells the story of the state election.

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Perak Ruler: We don’t need yes-men

KUALA KANGSAR: The courage to speak the truth with courtesy and sincerity is an expression of loyalty of the highest value, says Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah.