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Dewan Rakyat passes Food (Amendment) Bill 2026 for tighter MOH food safety controls

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): The lower house of Parliament on Thursday passed the Food (Amendment) Bill 2026, paving the way for tighter food safety controls to better protect public health. The bill, tabled by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad, was passed by a majority voice vote after its third … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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AGC objects to former Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez’s bid to challenge IRB over RM4.8m tax settlement

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has objected to former Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s application for leave to commence judicial review proceedings against the Inland Revenue Board (IRB), over its alleged unilateral cancellation of … Read at Malay Mail

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Report lodged over sexual AI content involving Kedah students, teachers

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PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has confirmed receiving a complaint over the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) to create and distribute sexual images and videos, allegedly involving students and teachers, at a school in Kedah. In a statement, MCMC said … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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MMA wants breakdown on doctors reporting for duty in East Malaysia

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PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has requested a detailed breakdown of the medical officers who reported for duty in East Malaysia following their permanent appointments. It also wants details on where the medical officers were posted. MMA said despite the health ministry … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Corruption among public officials remains a concern – PSD DG

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INCONSISTENT enforcement of acts and weaknesses in procurement procedures are among the factors contributing to the 568 corruption-related arrests involving public servants in 2024. Public Service Department (PSD) director-general Tan Sri Dr Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz said this figure has sparked … Read at The Vibes

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Schools in Malaysia to close from tomorrow if haze index tops 180, Education Ministry says

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Schools and educational institutions under the Education Ministry in areas where the Air Pollutant Index (API) exceeds 180 must close from tomorrow (October 9), as authorities step up measures to protect students and teachers from the worsening haze. Schools in areas where API … Read at Malay Mail

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Govt confident of hitting 40pc workers’ compensation target by 2030, says deputy economy minister

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The government is confident of achieving its target of raising workers’ compensation to 40 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030, in line with the aspirations of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah said. He said the … Read at Malay Mail

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Sepang Umno chief charged with hurting Christians' feelings

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): Sepang Umno division chief Datuk Noorazli Said was charged in the Magistrate's Court here on Thursday with uttering words that hurt the feelings of Christians during a speech at the 2026 Umno General Assembly last month. Noorazli, 48, pleaded not guilty after the charge was … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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General: Govt Plans Home Access For Free e-Tuisyen Rakyat Programme - Fahmi

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KOTA KINABALU, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Communications Ministry is exploring ways to expand the free e-Tuisyen Rakyat programme to allow students with reliable internet access to attend online classes from home. Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said students currently had to visit National … Read at Bernama

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Federal Court allows Zahid, AG to appeal Malaysian Bar’s challenge of DNAA in Yayasan Akalbudi case

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PUTRAJAYA, Oct 8 — The Federal Court today allowed Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and the Attorney-General (AG) leave to appeal against the Court of Appeal’s decision allowing the Malaysian Bar to commence a judicial review challenging the prosecution’s decision to discontinue the Yayasan … Read at Malay Mail

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TVET elements to be integrated into primary school curriculum

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PETALING JAYA: Technical and vocational education (TVET) elements will be integrated into the primary school curriculum from next year, a move which education minister Fadhlina Sidek says will focus on building pupils’ skills rather than preparing them for jobs. She said the curriculum would ensure … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Anwar contacts Prabowo over ‘alarming’ transboundary haze

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PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has personally contacted Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto over the “alarming” level of transboundary haze affecting Malaysia and the region, as the government steps up efforts to mitigate its impact. Anwar said Prabowo had agreed to take the necessary … Read at The Vibes

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EC receives 133 representations on Sarawak electoral boundary review

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PUTRAJAYA (Oct 8): The Election Commission (EC) has received 133 representations on the proposed review of federal and state electoral constituencies in Sarawak. EC secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said the representations were received after the EC held a month long display of the proposed … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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‘Tonto’ pleads not guilty to 55 bribery charges totalling RM62,900 involving traffic police

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SHAH ALAM, Oct 8 — A ‘tonto’ (lookout) pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to 55 charges of giving RM62,900 in bribes to three traffic police officers between January 2022 and February 2026. Ang Lie Giap, 33, entered the plea after all the charges were read out before Judge Datuk … Read at Malay Mail

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February start date for RTS not a delay, says Loke

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PETALING JAYA: Transport minister Loke Siew Fook has denied that the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link is delayed, following the announcement that operations would begin in mid-February 2027. Loke said the project's physical construction remained on schedule for completion on … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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PKR finalising list of candidates for Melaka polls — Ramanan

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): PKR is finalising its list of candidates who will contest in the 16th Melaka state election on Nov 14, said its vice president Datuk Seri R Ramanan. He said the announcement of the candidates representing the party in the state election could be made within the next two or … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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Man fined RM4,000 for tailgating police convoy on Kesas

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PETALING JAYA: A 27-year-old man was fined RM4,000 today for failing to comply with a police officer's instructions to stop tailgating a convoy escorting deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Kuala Lumpur traffic police chief Zamzuri Isa said the man pleaded guilty to the charge under Section … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Zambry: MOHE targets 30,000 AI graduates by 2030 to meet future workforce needs

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) aims to produce 30,000 graduates skilled in artificial intelligence (AI) between 2025 and 2030 to address the challenges of automation and meet future workforce needs. Its Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir said the target would be … Read at Malay Mail

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Amir Hamzah: RM1.98 mil returned to 239 investors in 2025 as SC strengthened enforcement

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) successfully returned RM1.98 million to 239 investors in 2025 through enforcement action against violations of capital market laws. Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said RM8.6 million had also been allocated for … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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Sarawak election could be called within weeks of Budget 2027

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SARAWAK could move towards a state election within weeks of tabling its 2027 Budget, with the Legislative Assembly potentially being dissolved in November, state minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said. Abdul Karim, the Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, said the … Read at The Vibes

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Padang Rengas MP taken to IJN after feeling unwell in Parliament

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PETALING JAYA: Padang Rengas MP Azahari Hasan was rushed to the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur after he suddenly broke into a sweat and felt unwell while attending a Dewan Rakyat sitting today. His special officer, Norakmalina Abu Kassim, said doctors confirmed that he had not … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Haze disrupts five flights at Senai Airport, forces diversions to KLIA and Changi

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ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 8 — Several flights at Senai International Airport were delayed earlier today after haze caused poor visibility. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said at least five flights were affected, with aircraft unable to land because visibility conditions did not meet established … Read at Malay Mail

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Higher Education Ministry says institutions given autonomy to adjust learning mode when API exceeds 201

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PUTRAJAYA, Oct 7 — Higher education institutions (IPTs) in areas recording Air Pollutant Index (API) readings above 201 have been given the flexibility to determine suitable teaching and learning (PdP) modes to reduce health risks while ensuring students’ education continues In a statement today, … Read at Malay Mail

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Sport: KBS Hopes Budget 2027 Gives Good News To Sports Community

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) hopes that the 2027 Budget, to be tabled tomorrow, will bring good news to the entire national sports community including athletes and coaches and boost the development of the sports ecosystem as a whole. Its Minister, Dr. … Read at Bernama

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NRD issues 169,346 new generation MyKads nationwide in three weeks

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KUALA TERENGGANU, Oct 8 — The National Registration Department (NRD) has issued a total of 169,346 New Generation MyKads nationwide between September 17 and October 6. NRD Director-General Datuk Badrul Hisham Alias said the five states recording the highest issuance are the Federal Territories with … Read at Malay Mail

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TNB’s additional tax claim won’t be passed to consumers via tariffs or affect dividends, says MOF

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The additional tax claim against Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) will not result in the cost being passed on to consumers through electricity tariff hikes, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF). It said electricity tariffs in Peninsular Malaysia are determined by the Incentive-Based … Read at Malay Mail

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Amir Hamzah: Malaysia's stock market stability supported by transparent govt policies

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): Malaysia's stock market remains stable for now, supported by transparent government policies and a conducive environment that encourages foreign fund inflows, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. The stock market's current performance reflects the stability … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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Works Minister: Audit findings to improve Pan Borneo Highway Sabah implementation

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By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Oct 8: The Ministry of Works (KKR) is taking seriously the 13 findings in the Auditor-General’s Report concerning Phase 1 of the Pan Borneo Highway (LPB) Sabah project, said Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said the findings, which include project … Read at DayakDaily

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Police inspector, 11 cops charged again in Sg Petani for drug use

PETALING JAYA: A police inspector was among 12 policemen charged again in two magistrates' courts in Sungai Petani, Kedah, today with taking drugs two years ago. Bernama reported that all 12, aged between 29 and 57, pleaded not guilty to the charges after they were read separately before … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Parliament not the place for difficult reform talks, says Nazir Razak

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KUALA LUMPUR: Yayasan Tun Razak chairman Nazir Razak says Parliament is not the appropriate place for initial discussions on contentious national reforms as politicians are often constrained by party positions and electoral considerations. Nazir said politicians were expected to follow party whips … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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713 deepfakes of political leaders taken down since 2025

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PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has helped to take down 713 social media content involving deepfakes of political leaders since 2025, communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said. Fahmi said service providers removed the content from their platforms between … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Negri Sembilan MB says to proceed with tabling of state budget on Nov 27

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SEREMBAN (Oct 8): The Negeri Sembilan 2027 budget will be tabled on Nov 27 despite the absence of the state executive councillors (excos), Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim said. He said the State Legislative Assembly sitting, which was scheduled to begin on Oct 16, had been postponed to allow … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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General: Sabah Sovereignty, Security Remain Safeguarded Amid Increased Military Activity Near Border - Adly

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Defence Ministry has assured that Sabah’s sovereignty and security remain safeguarded despite increased military activity by the United States and the Philippines on Balabac Island, located near Malaysia’s national border. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari … Read at Bernama

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General: Malaysia, Myanmar Agree To Strengthen Bilateral Ties - Anwar

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PUTRAJAYA, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Myanmar have agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations by focusing on people-centric cooperation, including trade, investment, education, agri-food, energy, healthcare and capacity building. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said both … Read at Bernama

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General: MAFS Proposes Gazetting Over 200,000ha To Protect Paddy Areas - Deputy Minister

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) has proposed gazetting 217,165 hectares of rice bowl areas nationwide, following a reduction of 8,486 hectares in paddy field acreage between 2020 and 2025. Its Deputy Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin said 5,676 … Read at Bernama

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Johor MB pushes for Asean emergency talks as haze hits unhealthy levels

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JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 7 — Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to play a more active role and to convene an emergency meeting to address the haze crisis. He said the current transboundary haze situation is affecting Johor, particularly in … Read at Malay Mail

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Immigration busts international scam syndicate operating from unused Kuantan resort

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MALAYSIAN authorities have dismantled an international scam syndicate operating out of an abandoned resort in Sungai Lembing, Kuantan, following a special raid by the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) on Monday. The syndicate reportedly rented the shuttered resort—which ceased operations in … Read at The Vibes

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AI Nation 2030 push: Ministry of Digital offers 100,000 Coursera licences via Rakyat Digital

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The Ministry of Digital, through MyDigital Corporation, is providing 100,000 learning licences to enable Malaysians to access digital and artificial intelligence (AI) courses through the online learning platform, Coursera. MyDigital Corporation in a statement said the … Read at Malay Mail

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Gopeng MP calls for controls on food sold through e-commerce platforms

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PETALING JAYA: An MP has called for tighter controls on food imported through e-commerce platforms, warning that existing regulations may not adequately cover the growing factory-to-consumer (F2C) business model. Tan Kar Hing (PH-Gopeng) said food safety controls should cover the entire supply … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Teacher charged with assaulting 17-year-old students

PETALING JAYA: A teacher has been charged at the Kota Bharu sessions court with five counts of sexual assault against three 17-year-old male students. Shafie Mohamad, 47, pleaded not guilty when all charges were read to him before judge Zulkifli Abllah, Harian Metro reported. For the first to third … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Whole-of-nation commitment needed to drive Malaysia’s green transition, says Fadillah

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): Malaysia’s ambition to transition towards a low-carbon, sustainable and green economy requires a whole-of-nation commitment, with the government, industries, financial institutions, research institutions, state governments and local communities playing their respective roles, … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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Felda’s outstanding government-guaranteed loans stand at RM5.88b, says MOF

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The total outstanding government-guaranteed loans for the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) stood at RM5.88 billion as of September 30, 2026, after accounting for principal repayments totalling RM3.04 billion, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF). The ministry … Read at Malay Mail

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Families of 54 Malaysians missing in Nepal floods welcome 45‑day declaration proposal

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — A proposal by Nepal to shorten the period for declaring disaster missing persons dead from 12 years to 45 days has brought relief to families of 54 Malaysians still missing after the flood tragedy there. Malaysia Solidarity: Families in Hope (Masfih) welcomed the proposal, … Read at Malay Mail

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Budget 2027: PM Anwar hopes to strengthen economy, ease rakyat’s burden

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes Budget 2027, to be tabled tomorrow, will further strengthen the national economy while easing the burden on the people. In a post on X today, he also expressed hope that the budget would create more opportunities and ensure the … Read at Malay Mail

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Loke urges Malaysian ports to speed up green transition with electric terminal trucks

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ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 8 — Domestic port operators have been urged to accelerate their decarbonisation initiatives, including the adoption of electric terminal trucks (e-prime movers) for port operations, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said the shift towards greener practices aligns with … Read at Malay Mail

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Govt backbencher given 48 hours to re-file motion on haze

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KUALA LUMPUR: Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker Ramli Nor has given a government backbencher two days to refile a motion to debate the worsening haze, a day after the proposal was rejected by the lower house. Ramli said that on a personal level, he agreed with Khoo Poay Tiong (PH-Kota Melaka), who asked … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Malaysia needs highly skilled talent to support shift to high-value economy, says Zambry

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PUTRAJAYA, Oct 8 — Malaysia needs skilled talent to support its transition to a high-value economy, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said. He said the country has several policies and plans to develop highly skilled talent, including the Malaysia Higher Education Blueprint … Read at Malay Mail

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SUV driver fined RM4,000 for tailing Zahid Hamidi’s police convoy on Kesas

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — A property agent was fined RM4,000 by the Magistrates’ Court here today after pleading guilty to disobeying a police order by following the convoy escorting Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi yesterday. Magistrate Nurul Izzah Hasan Basri imposed the fine on … Read at Malay Mail

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Govt mulls residual payments for actors when productions are reused

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PETALING JAYA: The government will study the feasibility of introducing residual payments or revenue sharing to ensure Malaysian actors benefit when works featuring their performances continue to generate commercial revenue. Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil said his ministry, through the … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Malaysia must strengthen regional cooperation to ensure stable energy supply, says Akmal

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Malaysia has highlighted the need to strengthen regional cooperation to ensure a stable and affordable energy supply, alongside efforts to accelerate the transition to low-carbon energy.  Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, representing the Malaysian government, … Read at Malay Mail

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Kelantan warns: Dogs without anti‑rabies vaccination tags may be culled

BACHOK, Oct 8 — Dogs without vaccination tags or that have not received anti-rabies vaccinations after April each year may be culled by local authorities in Kelantan to curb the risk of rabies transmission.  State Local Government, Housing, Health and Environment Committee chairman Hilmi Abdullah … Read at Malay Mail

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OPR hikes will dampen consumer sentiment, share prices

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PETALING JAYA: An increase in interest rates could potentially trigger a slowdown in consumer spending and put the brakes on the stock market, said a research house. Kenanga Investment Bank sees Bank Negara Malaysia raising the overnight policy rate (OPR) in the first quarter of 2027, adding … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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eJamin operator started contract talks with govt in 2025, five years after system launch

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): The operator of the eJamin system started talks with the government to finalise a contract in February 2025, about five years after it started running the electronic bail processing system for the courts.     In a statement on Thursday, Dapat Vista (M) Sdn Bhd, an indirect … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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MOF finalising proposed law to strengthen governance of govt-owned companies

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is finalising a proposal to enact the Statutory Bodies and Controlled Entities (Financial Governance) Act to strengthen the governance of government-owned companies. The ministry said the proposal is expected to impose stricter procedures for the … Read at Malay Mail

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Lim Guan Eng urges Anwar to deliver tangible economic relief, raise tax threshold to RM12,000 in likely ‘final’ pre-election Budget

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Bagan Member of Parliament Lim Guan Eng has urged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to use Budget 2027 to deliver tangible economic relief, calling it the administration’s final realistic opportunity to win over voters before the next general election. Lim proposed … Read at Malay Mail

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Yayasan Bank Rakyat ex-chairman accuses MACC of power abuse

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Yayasan Bank Rakyat (YBR) chairman Nazir Hussin Akhtar Hussin has accused the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) of abusing its powers in a probe into the alleged misappropriation of RM10 million invested by the foundation. He said MACC's raids on his residence and … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Malaysia to strengthen AI training modules as deepfake, scam risks grow, says Gobind

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The Digital Ministry will continue to strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) training modules based on newly identified risks, including deepfake threats and the misuse of the technology. Its Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the effort was being carried out through AI … Read at Malay Mail

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Chipmaker SQAI said to plan RM300mil IPO in early 2027

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian semiconductor firm SQ Advanced Interconnect Bhd is considering raising about RM300 million in an initial public offering in the first quarter of 2027, people familiar with the matter said. SQAI, which is based in Malaysia’s semiconductor hub Penang and also has a plant in … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Anwar-Min Aung Hlaing talks focus on refugees, not recognition of Myanmar govt, says Fahmi

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KOTA KINABALU, Oct 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s meeting with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing today does not constitute recognition of the country’s government but is aimed at resolving the longstanding issue of Myanmar refugees in Malaysia. Communications Minister Datuk Seri … Read at Malay Mail

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Selangor govt, state education dept to discuss measures to address haze and Super El Nino, says MB

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SHAH ALAM, Oct 8 — Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari will meet the State Education Department (JPNS) tomorrow to discuss follow-up measures regarding the haze situation currently affecting the state. He said the meeting would look into the necessary measures, including those … Read at Malay Mail

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Business: Cost Absorption Keeps Inflation Low But Price Pressures May Build In 2027 — Bank Muamalat

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) – The gap between Malaysia’s producer and consumer inflation suggests businesses are absorbing some of their rising costs, although consumers could face higher prices if these pressures persist, according to Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd. Its chief economist Dr Mohd … Read at Bernama

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Sport: ASEAN Club C'ship: Peres Bags Brace To Help Kuching City Hold Tampines Rovers

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KUCHING, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Brazilian Gabriel Peres scored a brace, including the injury-time equaliser, to steer Kuching City to a 2-2 draw against Singapore's Tampines Rovers in their ASEAN Club Championship (ACC) 2026/2027 Group A match at the Taha Ariffin Stadium here tonight. Visitors Tampines … Read at Bernama

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Fahmi: Govt studying impact of e-commerce platforms on local business ecosystem

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KOTA KINABALU (Oct 8): The government is assessing the impact of e-commerce platforms on the local business ecosystem, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the retail sector and the postal and courier industry. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the ministry is aware of … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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National Climate Change Bill to institutionalise mandatory carbon accounting, says Arthur Kurup

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The proposed National Climate Change Bill will institutionalise mandatory carbon accounting and clear governance to give businesses the legal certainty needed to decarbonise. Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said … Read at Malay Mail

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Batu Kawan's stake in MKH rises to 96.73% at close of takeover offer

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): Batu Kawan Bhd’s (KL:BKAWAN) unconditional mandatory takeover offer for MKH Bhd (KL:MKH) closed on Thursday with the group's stake in the property developer rising to 96.73%. Batu Kawan and its wholly owned unit Whitmore Holdings Sdn Bhd, together with parties acting in … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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Awang Adek to step down as BSN chairman, Bank Islam’s former head to take over

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): Datuk Seri Awang Adek Hussin will step down as chairman of Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) at the end of his term at the development financial institution. Datuk Seri Zukri Samat, the former managing director of Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (KL:BIMB), has been appointed as his … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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Zaliha calls for national food safety alert system

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PETALING JAYA: Former health minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa today called for a national food safety alert system to allow consumers to quickly access information on unsafe and recalled food products. Debating the Food (Amendment) Bill 2026 in the Dewan Rakyat, Zaliha (PH-Sekijang) said the proposed … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Former N. Sembilan exco members barred only from exco rooms but can still enter Wisma Negeri, says A-G

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — The 10 state assemblymen who previously served as Negeri Sembilan executive councillors (exco) are only barred from entering their exco rooms following their dismissal from the posts on September 24, which means they are no longer members of the state administration. However, … Read at Malay Mail

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Myanmar ready to take back nationals in large numbers, says PM

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PETALING JAYA: Myanmar is prepared to facilitate the repatriation of its nationals on a large scale and bear the associated costs, says Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. He said more than 10,493 Myanmar citizens and personnel had so far been repatriated to Myanmar by air and sea, with further … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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AGC returns Shuhaily probe paper to cops

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PETALING JAYA: The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has referred the investigation paper into Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) director-general Shuhaily Zain's alleged assault of two policemen back to the police. Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar said several aspects of the … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Budget 2027: Anwar to announce cheaper KTM Southern Shuttle fares, says Loke

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JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to announce good news regarding an initiative to make the KTM Komuter Southern Shuttle service more affordable during the tabling of the Budget 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat tomorrow. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the new … Read at Malay Mail

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Lim Seong Hai Capital proposes KL Tower Square, cable car linking key attractions

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): Lim Seong Hai Capital Bhd (KL:LSH) is planning to develop a new public square near KL Tower to improve access and attract more tourists, while also hoping to introduce a cable car connecting the landmark with other attractions in Kuala Lumpur. The proposed KL Tower Square … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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MISC secures 20-year charters for five new LNG carriers from PETRONAS unit

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): MISC Bhd (KL:MISC) has secured long-term charter contracts for five new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers from PETRONAS LNG Ltd, an indirect unit of Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS). Each vessel will have a firm charter period of 20 years, with operations expected to … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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MOF: Malaysia to pursue continued legal action, global cooperation for maximum 1MDB asset recovery

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — The government will continue to take legal action and strengthen international cooperation to maximise the recovery of the remaining misappropriated assets of 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF). The ministry said that the effort is … Read at Malay Mail

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Trust, not just coverage, is Malaysia’s next 5G challenge

PETALING JAYA: Trust will emerge as the next major test for Malaysia’s 5G networks, as the country moves beyond basic rollout and coverage towards greater enterprise and industrial use, an analyst says. This comes as Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) enters the next phase of its 5G development, backed by … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Malaysia prepares for extreme heat as El Nino looms from end-2026 to April, says Mat Sabu

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GEORGE TOWN, Oct 8 — The government is making early preparations for potentially extreme heat, with temperatures forecast to reach 40 degrees Celsius from the end of this year until April next year. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said his ministry is also seeking … Read at Malay Mail

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Business: Minimum Wage Of RM1,900-RM2,000 Should Be Phased In, Tailored By Sector -- Economist

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s minimum wage could be raised to RM1,900-RM2,000 but should be introduced gradually and tailored to different sectors and states to ease pressure on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), an economist said. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist … Read at Bernama

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Johor schools to close for 2 days as haze worsens

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PETALING JAYA: All schools in Johor will be closed for two days from tomorrow because of the haze and deteriorating air quality across the state. Johor education and information committee chairman Dr Naqib Ghazali said the decision was made on the orders of Johor regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Two corporate figures with 'Datuk Seri’, 'Datuk Wira’ titles out on MACC bail

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Two corporate figures, who are brothers holding the titles of Datuk Seri and Datuk Wira and who were previously remanded for five days to assist investigations into abuse of power and irregularities involving an investment of about RM10 million, have been released on Malaysian … Read at Malay Mail

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Govt to cover half of civil servants’ master’s, PhD costs

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PETALING JAYA: The government will cover half the cost of studies for public servants pursuing master's and PhD programmes through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualification (Apel.Q) programme. Public services department (JPA) director-general Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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SMJ Fellows A Training Ground For Sabah’s Future Leadership

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KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) Fellows Programme is more than just a youth development initiative; it serves as a nursery for Sabah’s future leadership by shaping a generation capable of leading, driving the economy and determining the direction of the State. Chief Minister Datuk Seri … Read at Borneo News

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BICBEEM can help advance Sabah’s development-Hajiji

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KOTA KINABALU: The inaugural Borneo International Conference on Business, Education, Economics and Management (BICBEEM 2026) is highly relevant to Sabah’s development, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor said. He said the conference was an important step towards strengthening the state’s … Read at Borneo News

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Malaysia, Myanmar agree ministries must act together on refugee cooperation, says PM Anwar

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Malaysia and Myanmar agree that relevant ministries and agencies need to take coordinated and proactive action to advance bilateral cooperation, including efforts to address the issue of Myanmar refugees in Malaysia. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this was … Read at Malay Mail

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Why Malaysian professionals look to Singapore? Because many can earn more than double, says HR minister

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 — Malaysian professionals could earn significantly higher working in neighbouring Singapore compared to just a median income of around RM6,000 here, according to a study, highlighting a stark wage disparity that Putrajaya is seeking to address through targeted tax incentives and … Read at Malay Mail

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Life Water buys industrial property in Sabah for RM15m

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): Life Water Bhd (KL:LWSABAH) is acquiring an industrial property in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, for RM15 million to accommodate its business expansion. The group said in a bourse filing its wholly owned subsidiary Green Borneo Industries Sdn Bhd (GBI) entered into a sale and purchase … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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Sport: Asian Para Games: Mohamed Taufiq Confident Athletes Can Exceed Target

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohamed Taufiq Johari is confident that the national contingent can achieve and even exceed the target set for the upcoming Asian Para Games, drawing inspiration from the positive performance of the country's athletes at the recent Asian … Read at Bernama

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Senior govt agency official arrested on suspicion of presenting forged documents valued at RM15,000

SANDAKAN: A senior government agency official has been apprehended by Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Sabah branch on suspicion of submitting two fraudulent documents claiming approximately RM15,000 in false expenses. The female suspect, believed to be in her 30s, was detained around … Read at Jesselton Times

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General: Machang MP Rushed To HKL

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal was rushed to Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) today for initial emergency treatment. His private secretary, Wan Meor Safwat Naqiuddin Shamsudin, said in a statement that Wan Ahmad Fayhsal had been admitted to a ward for … Read at Bernama

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Zii Jia storms into Arctic Open quarter-finals

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PETALING JAYA: A resurgent Lee Zii Jia put up another spirited display at the Arctic Open, defeating a higher-ranked Taiwanese player to advance to the quarter-finals of the World Tour Super 500 badminton championships. The world No 56 men’s singles shuttler beat Su Li Yang, who is ranked 17 slots … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Witness confirms RM350,000 cash handover to Hamzah's former aide

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KUALA LUMPUR, (Oct 8): A witness told the Sessions Court here on Thursday that he met Sayed Amir Muzzakkir Al Sayed Mohamad, who is the former political secretary to former home minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, to hand over RM350,000 in cash at the Yayasan Tanah Aku office in Publika in 2020. … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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