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RM10,000 for lewd video calls? I’ll pass, says actress

LOCAL actress Risteena was recently offered RM10,000 by a man trying to get her to engage in inappropriate activities on social media, Harian Metro reported.

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‘The Story of TARCians’ generates hot pre-screening buzz

KUALA LUMPUR: A docudrama about the birth of Tunku Abdul Rahman College (TARC) and the challenges faced by its founders has generated intense interest from the public, says Tan Sri Chan Kong Choy.

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Local director’s next release on baby hatch

AWARD-WINNING Malaysian director Chong Keat Aun (pic) is set to release his third feature film, Pavane for an Infant, next month, reported China Press.

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Zahid dismisses Opposition’s Johor unity govt challenge

KLUANG: Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has brushed off a challenge by the Opposition that a unity government be formed in Johor should the coalition win the by-election in Mahkota.

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Indian dance event gets flak for not using Tamil

THE organisers of a Bharata­natyam Arangetram (debut performance) event in Tapah, Perak, came under fire for conducting the entire event in English and not using Tamil at all, Makkal Osai reported.

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KLIA work system to be reformed

KUALA LUMPUR: The Immi­gra­tion Department is set to implement comprehensive reforms to its work and service delivery, following recommendations from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), says Datuk Zakaria Shaaban (pic).

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Pregnant woman among 11 charged over job scam

TAIPING: Eleven individuals, including a pregnant woman, were charged in the Sessions Court here for allegedly engaging in a job scam in August.

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Tigers caught in two viral videos are probably the same one

JOHOR BARU: The tigers that went viral on social media in two separate videos recently could be the same big cat, says the Johor Wildlife and National Parks Dep­artment (Perhilitan).

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Bad weather brings Kuala Kedah ferry services to a halt

ALOR SETAR: Ferry operations at the Kuala Kedah Passenger Terminal will be temporarily suspended until tomorrow due to warnings of strong winds and rough seas in the northern Strait of Malacca.

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Flood-hit padi farmers desperate for aid

JITRA: Farmers from the Lubuk Batu Area Farmers’ Organisation (PPK) near here have suffered more than RM2mil in losses after nearly all of their 232ha padi fields were flooded since last Monday.

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Shafee: A dead man tells no tales

KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution has relied on hearsay evidence linked to a deceased individual in building its case against Datuk Seri Najib Razak in the RM2.28bil 1Malaysia Develop­ment Bhd (1MDB) corruption trial, the High Court has been informed.

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New PRR homes bring relief to Labuan’s B40 families

LABUAN: After years of anticipation, a long-awaited moment has finally arrived for Labuan’s low- income B40 families.

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Lorry driver in fatal accident in Seremban remanded

SEREMBAN: Police have obtai­ned a two-day remand order on a 38-year-old lorry driver who had tested positive for methamphetamine after being involved in a 10-vehicle pile-up this week.

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Still in the danger zone

ALOR SETAR: The flood situation in Kedah is still at the danger level, with no signs of floodwaters receding, says the state Fire and Rescue Department.

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Penang tourism still steady

GEORGE TOWN: Business operators at popular tourist spots are doing reasonably well despite the adverse weather conditions.

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Experts predict wind force to weaken by Sunday

PETALING JAYA: The strong winds that wreaked havoc on northern Peninsular Malaysia may weaken beginning Sunday, says a weather expert.

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More than 2,500 cases of fallen trees this year

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 2,575 emergency calls involving fallen trees nationwide were received by the Fire and Rescue Department between January and July this year.

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Holidaygoers extra cautious amid stormy weather

IPOH: With the ongoing stormy weather in the country, holidaymakers from various parts of Malaysia are taking extra precautions such as checking weather updates regularly and avoiding risky areas such as beaches, rivers and flood-prone areas.

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MCA raises Budget 2025 recommendations

PETALING JAYA: MCA leaders brought various issues affecting the people to the Finance Minis­try’s attention at a meeting ahead of next month’s presentation of Budget 2025.

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Two suspects in counter setting probe remanded

SEREMBAN: Two enforcement officers have been remanded for allegedly being in cahoots with a syndicate to allow foreigners into the country via the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and KLIA2.