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Kertau-Kuala Wau road in Chenor temporarily closed to heave vehicles due to sinkhole, say cops

KUANTAN: The Kertau-Kuala Wau road in Chenor, near Maran has been temporarily closed to heavy vehicles following a sinkhole incident at Kampung Peijing, Chenor, on Monday (Dec 29).

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Malaysia's Asean chairmanship strengthened regional unity amid global uncertainty, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia assumed the Asean chair at a time when the world was gripped by anxiety and uncertainty, yet the region chose to remain anchored in the spirit of togetherness, dialogue and mutual respect, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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SAR op for missing angler suspended, to resume if new leads emerge

BUKIT MERTAJAM: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for a man reported missing while fishing near Jalan Ban Sungai Belanak, Juru, here since Saturday (Dec 27) has been suspended pending new leads.

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Two Ipoh fires raze six flats, four terrace houses

IPOH: Two separate fires broke out here within a single day on Monday (Dec 29) destroying several homes and leaving multiple families affected, though no casualties were reported in either incident.

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Ex-minister spends seven hours giving statement to MACC over alleged RM5mil bribe, supercar

PUTRAJAYA: A former minister suspected of being linked to corruption relating to billboard projects and land transfers spent more than seven hours giving his statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Monday (Dec 29), Sinar Harian reports.

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Storm warning: Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in six states, one FT until 10pm

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a weather warning, with thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast in six states and the Federal Territory of Labuan until 10pm Monday (Dec 29).

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Man attacks ex-wife, daughter after fight over alimony

GOMBAK: A man allegedly attacked his ex-wife and daughter after a fight over alimony money.

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Floods: Pahang hit again, Johor see rise in evacuees

KUALA LUMPUR: Floods hit Pahang again on Monday (Dec 29) following continuous heavy rain in Rompin while the number of flood victims in Segamat, Johor rose as of 4pm Monday.

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MyCC issues proposed decision against 31 childcare operators over alleged price fixing

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) has issued a proposed decision against 31 childcare service enterprises in Kelantan for alleged price fixing.

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Police record 18 witness statements over Nilai explosion

SEREMBAN: Police have recorded statements from 18 witnesses in connection with an explosion involving a homemade or improvised explosive device (IED) at Desa Palma, Nilai, on Dec 22.

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MACC records ex-minister's statement over alleged RM5 million bribe, supercar

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded a statement from a former minister suspected of receiving bribes amounting to about RM5mil and a luxury supercar in connection with billboard projects and land transfers.

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Senior military officer in MACC probe warded in ICU

PETALING JAYA: A senior military officer under investigation over suspicious large flows of cash into his bank accounts has been in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a hospital since Sunday (Dec 28).

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KTMB to terminate Southern Express service on Jan 1

KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad's (KTMB) Southern Express (Ekspres Selatan) train service for the Gemas-JB Sentral-Gemas route will be terminated effective Jan 1.

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Selangor Ruler urges comprehensive flood solutions in New Year message

SHAH ALAM: Selangor Ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah urges a comprehensive approach to the long-standing flood problem, with a clear target of achieving zero floods.

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Two killed, six hurt in Dungun MPV crash

DUNGUN: Two men died while six others were injured after the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) they were travelling in skidded off the road at KM3 Jalan Paka-Bandar Al Mukhtafi Billah Shah near here.

Sabah & Sarawak

Decomposing body found in Tawau shoplot

KOTA KINABALU: A foul smell coming from an empty shop led to the discovery of a man's decomposing body in Tawau.

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'Dr' title not a licence to practise medicine, says MMA

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) cautioned that using the title "Dr" must not mislead the public into thinking a person is legally qualified to practise medicine.

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Water, energy sectors record significant achievements from 2024-2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani government, through the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (Petra), has recorded significant achievements in strengthening the country's water and energy sectors over the 2024-2025 period.

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Taufiq to tour states, assess need to strengthen youth and sports development

ALOR SETAR: Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari will tour all states in the country to monitor and assess the need to strengthen grassroots youth and sports development.

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No secret society or ah long links in JB restaurant brawl, say cops

JOHOR BARU: Police have dismissed claims linking a violent restaurant brawl in Taman Mount Austin here with secret societies or illegal moneylending activities.