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Laos drug seizure: Filipino passenger boarded flight without carry-on baggage, says charter company

KUALA LUMPUR: CGT Asia Limited has confirmed that only one Philippine national was on board its aircraft when it departed Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (WMSA), Subang, for Luang Prabang International Airport, Laos, on Oct 1, and that the passenger boarded without any carry-on luggage.

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Govt preparing for possible El Nino threat to food security

GEORGE TOWN: The government is preparing for the possible impact of year-end El Nino on food security, with the Malaysian Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) having submitted a report on measures needed to mitigate the effects of the phenomenon expected at the end of this year and early next year.

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Nostalgia alone not enough to convince voters, Khairy says at 12th BN Forum

KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional could draw on public nostalgia for its past achievements, says Khairy Jamaluddin while warning that this alone would not be enough to convince voters.

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Two slashed with sword in fight at Gua Musang rubber store

GUA MUSANG: Two men were injured after being slashed with a sword during a fight at a rubber store in RPT Kesedar Sungai Terah Tuesday (Oct 6).

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E-Jamin: Govt reviewing formal agreement with Dapat Vista before presenting to Cabinet

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is reviewing a formal agreement with Dapat Vista Sdn Bhd, the company that operates the e-Jamin system for online payment of court bail, before submitting it to Cabinet soon.

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Agenda Biru calls for a more inclusive, stable, competitive M'sia, says Dr Wee

KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed Agenda Malaysia Biru calls for a more inclusive, stable and competitive Malaysia built through consultation rather than confrontation, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

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Nation-building must go beyond electoral cycles, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional is drawing up a long-term national blueprint under its "Agenda Malaysia Biru" initiative to chart Malaysia's development towards the country's centenary of independence, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

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Dialogue with Myanmar leadership does not equal endorsement, says Kamil Munim

PETALING JAYA: Negotiation and dialogue are part of diplomacy and should not be regarded as signals of recognition or endorsement, says Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim.

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Fuel prices Oct 8-14: RON97, unsubsidised RON95 up 15sen, diesel unchanged

KUALA LUMPUR: The retail prices of RON97 and unsubsidised RON95 petrol will increase by 15sen per litre to RM5.15 and RM4.67, respectively, while unsubsidised diesel will remain at RM5.27 per litre from Oct 8 to 14.

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HR Ministry takes intervention measures to protect rights of closed plant workers in Terengganu

PUTRAJAYA: The Human Resource Ministry has initiated intervention measures to protect the rights and assist 372 workers of CJ Bio Malaysia Sdn Bhd affected by the closure of the company's plant in Kerteh, Terengganu, from Oct 15.

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Chief registrar's office says working to address issues with e-Jamin bail system

PETALING JAYA: The Office of the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court of Malaysia says it has taken taken note of the Public Accounts Committee's (PAC) findings on the management of the e-Jamin system.

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Seven, including foreigners, nabbed over RM1.7mil highland jewellery heist

KUANTAN: Police have arrested seven people, including several foreigners, in connection with the theft of 2.5kg of jewellery worth over RM1.7mil from a shopping mall in a highland resort in Bentong, in August.

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Health Ministry proposes mandatory health insurance for refugees, asylum seekers

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry has proposed making a health insurance protection or contribution mechanism mandatory for refugees and asylum seekers registered under the Refugee Registration Document (DPP).

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AKPS, police raid Subang Airport hangar, nabs four over Laos drug seizure

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) on Wednesday (Oct 7) raided a hangar at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, believed to be linked to the seizure of 521kg of drugs in Laos last week.

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Cost-of-living among issues in focus for Budget 2027, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The 2027 Budget will continue to focus on easing the cost-of-living burden, protecting the people and creating opportunities, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Selangor Sultan receives ceremonial keris marking 25 years on throne

SHAH ALAM: Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has been presented with the Keris Jubli Perak, specially crafted to commemorate His Royal Highness's 25th year on the throne.

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Mindef eyes South Korean, Turkish or French missiles to replace NSM, says Khaled

KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry is considering missiles from South Korea, Turkey or France to replace the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) on the littoral combat ships (LCS), after what it called Norway's unlawful cancellation of the supply.

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Appeals court upholds man's 10-year jail term, rotan for armed robbery

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal on Wednesday (Oct 7) upheld the 10-year jail sentence and two strokes of the rotan imposed on a businessman for robbing an engineer of valuables and RM9,000 cash.

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Haze: All schools in Johor to shut Oct 8 and 9 due to deteriorating air quality

JOHOR BARU: All schools in Johor will be closed for two days on Thursday and Friday (Oct 8 and 9) due to the worsening haze and deteriorating air quality across the state.

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Ex-bank officer fined RM36,000 over unreported RM80,000 in bribes

KUALA LUMPUR: A former bank officer was fined RM36,000 by the Sessions Court here on Wednesday (Oct 7) on six charges of failing to report receiving more than RM80,000 in bribes for personal loan financing.