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Two men die in illegal gold mining mishap

KOTA BARU: Two men were buried alive when an earth embankment collapsed near a stream in the Jerimbong oil palm plantation in Jeli yesterday.

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Kada upgrades Bukit Kuang dam to boost padi fields

PASIR PUTEH: The RM4.4mil Bukit Kuang Dam improvement project, which began last month, is expected to benefit an additional 300ha of padi fields in Pasir Puteh.

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Foreign group accused of duping Iraqi nationals

SHAH ALAM: A group of scammers targeting Iraqi victims has been busted after a sweep by the police in the Klang Valley.

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Spanish job scam linked to AI translation tools

ISKANDAR PUTERI: A scam syndicate operating from a luxury bungalow in an upscale neighbourhood here allegedly used artificial intelligence (AI) technology to target victims in Spain with fake job offers.

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Showcasing the future of industries 

KUALA LUMPUR: The 30th Metaltech and Automex 2026 exhibition is showcasing a new era of advanced machinery, robotics and digital manufacturing solutions as industries accelerate their shift towards smarter and more sustainable operations.

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Drought-hit farms see relief

ALOR SETAR: Just weeks ago, padi farmers were looking at dry, parched fields and hoping for rain. Now the rains have come – in a torrent – and many plots in Pendang, Kedah, are flooded instead

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Club’s youth hub dream coming true

THE Gopeng Tamil Youth Bell Club's quest to build a two-storey clubhouse with offices, counselling rooms, a digital library, a youth hub and other facilities has received a boost from Datuk A. Sivanesan, Makkal Osai reported.

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Fans concerned, but Ashin shrugs off falls on stage

THE frontman of Taiwanese rock band Mayday, Ashin, suffered a string of falls during the band's recent shows in Beijing, sparking concern among fans, reported China Press.

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Zul Ariffin sorry for ‘bad habit’

ACTOR Zul Ariffin has apologised after a recent video showing him smoking sparked criticism from members of the public.

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Enhance fraud detection

KUALA LUMPUR: Banks and financial institutions are facing growing scrutiny on whether measures are in place to detect suspicious online transactions before customers fall victim to scams.

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Senior pleads not guilty in fatal reckless driving case

KLANG: A 75-year-old man pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court here to a charge of reckless driving that caused the deaths of two sisters, last Wednesday.

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Mandatory drug price display on hold

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has granted a stay on the enforcement of the government's directive requiring the display of medicine prices pending the disposal of a judicial review filed by associations representing private medical practitioners.

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June deadline for bosses

KUALA LUMPUR: About 26% of the 915,616 employers registered with the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) have not been submitting the monthly contributions of their workers.

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Sleek scams call for both banks, customers to play their part

PETALING JAYA: With scams becoming increasingly sophisticated and AI-driven, banks are reassessing monitoring systems as scam methods evolve with new technology.

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Better shield against AI-powered scams, experts say

Banks need stronger preventive measures to combat fraud with the growing use of AI in scams, say experts.

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Scam victim’s successful bid sets precedent for banks

PETALING JAYA: A landmark court ruling ordering a bank to compensate a scam victim RM166,000 for losses incurred through unauthorised online transactions could set a precedent for greater accountability among banks.

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Selangor Sultan urges state govt to continue prioritising people's well-being

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has called on the Selangor government to continue prioritising the well-being of the people.

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Illegal gold mining threatens lives, environment, says Kelantan MB

KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan government has stressed that enforcement action against illegal gold mining activities continues to be carried out consistently by the relevant agencies in identified areas, including in Jeli and the state's interior regions.

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Smart campus tech framework to drive UKKM development, says Sim

KLANG: Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong wants the Malaysian Cooperative Entrepreneurship University (UKKM) to be an institution par excellence that meets the demands of the current times.

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GSF 2.0: All 428 activists released, Malaysians expected home on May 24

SEPANG: All 428 humanitarian activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) 2.0, including 29 Malaysians detained by Israeli forces in international waters, have been released, with the Malaysian group due to return home on Sunday (May 24).