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Fifth victim from 11-vehicle LPT accident dies, almost two weeks after crash

TEMERLOH: A teenager who was injured in a crash involving 11 vehicles on the East Coast Expressway (LPT) almost two weeks ago has died, bringing the death toll to five.

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Kuantan trader loses over RM300,000 to scammers

KUANTAN: A woman running a photocopy and printing service business has lost nearly RM316,000 after falling victim to a scam.

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Cops probe 15-year-old girl's death after fall from apartment

PUTRAJAYA: Police are investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl who was found on the ground of an apartment in Precinct 5 here after she was believed to have fallen from a high floor of the building. Putrajaya District Police Chief ACP Aidi Sham Mohamed said on Sunday (Sept 13).

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Leatherback turtle lays 81 eggs at Rantau Abang beach

DUNGUN: A leatherback turtle has returned to Rantau Abang Beach here and laid 81 eggs, after it was first recorded landing at Pasir Putih Beach in Marang on Sept 1, 2026.

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Sarawak heli crash: Health Ministry to review all contracts linked to Flying Doctor Service

GEORGE TOWN: All contracts linked to the Health Ministry's Flying Doctor Service (FDS), including those involving helicopters, will be reviewed following the fatal helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Sarawak, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Mahathar Abd Wahab.

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Egyptian president to visit Malaysia next month

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is scheduled to make an official visit to Malaysia next month.

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Anwar: Recovering 1MDB assets restores trust in govt, not just about money

PETALING JAYA: Efforts to recover assets linked to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal were not merely about getting back money that had been lost, says Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Anwar, Prabowo discuss forest fires, Middle East conflict

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have discussed the issue of forest fires and developments in the Middle East conflict during their meeting on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit here.

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Haze: Six areas nationwide record unhealthy API

PETALING JAYA: A total of six locations are recording unhealthy air quality levels as of 10am on Sunday (Sept 13), five of them in Sarawak alone.

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Cops shoot at tyre of car that tried to ram patrol bike

KULAI: Police had to shoot at the tyres of a car after the driver tried to ram into them here early Saturday morning (Sept 12).

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Dr Sivanaesan appointed new MMA president

IPOH: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president-elect Dr L. Sivanaesan has been appointed the association's new president, succeeding Datuk Dr R Thirunavukarasu, whose term ended on Saturday (Sept 12).

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Sarawak heli crash: Remains of five victims to be sent to respective hometowns today, says Dzulkefly

MIRI: The remains of all five victims of the Flying Doctor Service (FDS) helicopter crash in Long Lellang will be handed over to their families at the Miri Hospital Forensic Department on Sunday (Sept 13).

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Hire only licensed security firms, group tells residents associations

KUALA LUMPUR: Residents associations should not arbitrarily appoint or train individuals as security guards without complying with regulations and obtaining approval from the relevant authorities, says the Malaysian Security Industry Association (PIKM).

Sabah & Sarawak

Schools in Serian, Lubok Antu to remain closed until haze improves

KUCHING: The temporary closure of schools in the Serian and Lubok Antu districts has been extended until the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in both districts fall below 200.

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‘Cooperation with PAS won’t affect component parties’

KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional component parties need not fear Umno's cooperation with PAS, says a Youth delegate.

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Zahid signals closer PAS ties with proposed unity rally

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno has sent its strongest signal yet on potential cooperation with PAS by backing a proposed gathering of one million Muslims, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

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Democracy in session for all

KUALA LUMPUR: The Parliament Open Day serves as a platform to bring the institution closer to the people while providing the public with an opportunity to witness the functions and processes taking place in the "house of democracy".

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Remains of copter crash victims handed to families

MIRI: The remains of all five victims of the Flying Doctor Service helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Baram, have been handed over to their next of kin.

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Constitution still supreme

PETALING JAYA: The Federal Consti­tu­tion's supremacy must be defended, and any attempt to replace it with another legal framework in the name of expanding syariah law must be rejected, say advocates of moderation.

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Parental controls the first step to safety

KUALA LUMPUR: Parents should make full use of parental controls available on digital applications to monitor and limit their children's Internet use, says Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.