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SECOND HOME BID FACES SCRUTINY
DATUK Seri Najib Razak’s house arrest arrangement continues to draw attention, with questions raised over his request to use a second residence and a legal challenge by the Malaysian Bar. The Home Ministry says only one address is approved by the...
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ONE SLIP AND IT’S BACK TO PRISON
A SINGLE breach of his house arrest conditions could send Datuk Seri Najib Razak back to Kajang Prison, with the former prime minister facing curbs on political activities, media statements and phone use. While close family are allowed to live with...
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NAJIB BEGINS HOUSE ARREST
Zahid: Umno willing to open books on RM50m for Najib’s fine Loke exits cabinet with immediate effect; PM downplays reshuffle rumours
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Brewing deluge
The number of flood evacuees in Selangor more than doubled, while Perak recorded a slight decline, bringing the total number of victims at six temporary relief centres in the two states to 1,002 up to yesterday evening. In Selangor, evacuees increased...
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ʻGLARING DEFECTSʼ
THE defects in the High Courtʼs Order of Discharge for the implementation of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s house arrest order would not have happened if those responsible had been diligent, says Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar. This, he says,...
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HOUSE ARREST HITS HURDLE
DATUK Seri Najib Razak’s path to serving the rest of his SRC International jail term under house arrest appears clear after his RM50 million fine was paid. But the Attorney-General’s Chambers suggests the move be put on hold as it seeks legal clarity...
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BLUEPRINT FOR CHANGE
AS Barisan Nasional prepares to unveil its Melaka election manifesto today, caretaker Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh outlines his plans for the state, which include putting an end to flood issues and modernising public services through digital...
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Residents sick of frequent flood damage to property
FLASH floods inundated several areas in Sungai Buloh, forcing full and partial road closures, while floodwaters entered homes and a mosque in Puncak Alam yesterday. Among the worst-affected locations was Masjid At-Taufiqiah in Puncak Alam, where...
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MALAYSIA ON THE RADAR OF HACKERS
THE country’s digital capabilities and vocal stance on international issues, particularly Gaza, have heightened the risks of cyberattacks. To counter these threats, the prime minister outlines five measures, including boosting protection for key...
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‘STOP PASSING THE BUCK’
CONSUMER groups want more cohesive enforcement and scrutiny on abbatoirs nationwide following the seizure of 6.5 tonnes of chicken over violation of halal rules. Their call echoes Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari’s push for the...
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Karnival Jom Heboh in JB ends on a high
ACHANCE stop at the New Straits Times Press (NSTP) booth turned into a winning moment for a 9-year-old boy, who won first prize in a colouring contest yesterday. Tunku Mohamad Aisy Sufi Tunku Muhamad Naufal was with his family at Karnival Jom Heboh...
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CLEARER BATTLE LINES
BN is contesting 23 of Melaka’s 28 seats and PH 24. While Pas’ five-seat presence signals a clear division of the electoral ground with BN, Bersatu’s seven-seat bid means its pact with PH comes with overlaps. The race’s third biggest force is Bersama,...
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SHOWDOWN STARTS
NOMINATIONS for the Melaka election take place today. Pakatan Harapan and Bersatu are set to face each other in multi-cornered fights in four seats that the former is defending. Of the 687,697 voters, those in the 30 to 39 age bracket form the largest...
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SHORING UP SUPPORT
THE government secures a confidence and supply agreement with six Bersatu MPs and Muda’s Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman. In exchange for backing the administration until its term ends, the seven lawmakers seek three key reforms. The deal is a welcome...
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PATCHING UP
THE Barisan Nasional chairman signals that ʻall is wellʼ in the coalition following friction with MCA over seat allocations for the Melaka election. The partyʼs president has accepted the two seats assigned to it. Meanwhile in Bemban, the DAP...
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Extreme weather looms
AS the northeast monsoon begins, Malaysians should brace for heavy rains and floods in the next few months, followed by a Super El Nino from January to March that will bring sweltering heat and dry days.
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Spousal violence
AN ex-detainee is charged with killing his wife, a MCBA officer, while a former travel agency manager fails to backdate his jail time for attempted murder.
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Selangor sultan: I want to leave a legacy of unity
SULTAN Sharafuddin Idris Shah hopes his reign will be remembered for responsible governance, social harmony and an unwavering commitment to the people’s interests.
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Cops probe Malaysian link to drug-laden ship
MALAYSIAN police are working with their Indonesian counterparts to establish whether a drug syndicate operating in Malaysia was involved in the attempted smuggling of 1.16 tonnes of ketamine hydrochloride worth about RM800 million aboard a tanker...
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FULL WAZE BAN ON THE CARDS
Israeli data processing and legal jurisdiction in terms and conditions among points of contention Government demands answers over TuJu glitches
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WAZE BAN SPARKS SECURITY DEBATE
THE government sees the limited restriction and the call to switch to alternatives like TuJu as striking a balance between national security and personal freedoms. But critics want evidence that the navigation app poses a threat, as Waze denies it...
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Shuhaily claims trial
MALAYSIA Border Control and Protection Agency director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain pleads not guilty to two counts of voluntarily causing hurt to two policemen at KLIA on Sept 28. He will continue performing his duties unless instructed...
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PN COLLAPSES‚ BLAME GAME BEGINS
PERIKATAN Nasional will challenge the RoS decision to cancel its registration and seek a stay. Describing the deregistration as an abuse of power, secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan demands an explanation as to why the move comes just two...
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OVER TO THE COURTS
THE Dewan Keadilan dan Undang seeks to have Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim, 10 former state exco members and six others cited for contempt over their April 19 proclamation challenging Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir’s position as...
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ALLIANCES STILL FLUID
■ The future of some former assemblymen hangs in the balance as nine seats are likely to see new faces ■ Negri Sembilan crisis will not affect BNʼs Melaka preparations, says Umno deputy president ■ PN to know this week whether it can use logo
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MAPPING THE DEPTHS
ONLY 63 per cent of Malaysia’s almost 570,000sq km maritime domain has been mapped since a cabinet memorandum was issued in 1972. As the National Hydrographic Centre only has one survey vessel left, charting the remaining waters may take 55 years. The...
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TUANKU MUHRIZ REBUKES MB
THE very public admonishment of Datuk Ismail Lasim by the Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan has thrust the stateʼs constitutional crisis into the spotlight. Tuanku Muhrizʼs refusal to shake the menteri besarʼs hand and open censure over a letter...
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Scrap metal hunt ignites Pasir Gudang inferno
SCRAP metal scavengers are believed to have started a fire which raged overnight from Wednesday at an open coastal area in Kampung Pasir Putih here. The scavengers were believed to have set fire to a pile of wood bound with metal, but the blaze soon...
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MALAY RULERS STEP IN
THE Malay Rulers have warned against outside interference and attempts to politicise the Negri Sembilan royal crisis, saying the dispute must be resolved through lawful channels by the relevant authorities. The Conference of Rulers said the issue must...
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IMPROVING LRT RELIABILITY
PRASARANA Malaysia Bhd is stepping up efforts to improve Light Rail Transit (LRT) reliability through round-the-clock maintenance, closer supplier engagement and the introduction of 26 new train sets for the Kelana Jaya Line. The measures aim to...
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UMRAH TRIPS FACE SAFETY RISK
■ Umrah operators to follow airlines’ lead ■ One die, 11 hurt in fresh attack on Riyadh airport
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DEADLIEST STRIKE ON SAUDI SOIL
THE Houthi attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, the third in less than a week, has killed 12 and wounded hundreds, including Makkah-bound pilgrims. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim joins world leaders in condemning the violence,...
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DELIVERING ON PROMISES
■ Savings to be channelled back to people ■ ‘Gains must be protected from wastage and leakages’
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Motor insurance fraud spins out of control
FROM small-scale opportunists to syndicates, bogus claims are bleeding insurers over RM1 billion annually, pushing motor underwriting into the red. Honest policyholders are hit as they shell out higher premiums to cover the shortfall, prompting...
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F1 fever fuels fan frenzy
KUALA LUMPUR: Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) will broadcast the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 live, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In a Facebook post, the prime minister said: “I hope this live broadcast will give people across the...
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‘I DON’T WANT KLIA TO BECOME LIKE SELAYANG’
MALAYSIAN Border Control and Protection Agency director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain wants to prevent the airport from turning into a smuggling hub for drugs and contraband. He says the viral incident of him berating two people came after...
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BREATHING ROOM FOR MSMEs
THE cabinet agrees to exempt micro, small and medium enterprises from the next minimum wage increase. The SME Association of Malaysia says this will help businesses cope with rising costs. Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Steven Sim...
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WELL DONE, UM!
UNIVERSITI Malaya (UM) has climbed to 194th spot in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, making it the first Malaysian university to break into the global top 200. The latest ranking marks a sharp rise from the 351st-400th...
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TUN DR SITI HASMAH MOHD ALI 1926-2026
“We will remember Kak Hasmah with deep affection.” ■ DATUK SERI ANWAR IBRAHIM “She told us she was ready to leave us all.” ■ DATUK SERI MUKHRIZ MAHATHIR “Tun Dr Siti Hasmah was often regarded as someone who was close to the people.” ■ DATUK SERI...
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FORMER NEGRI EXCOS TO BE QUIZZED
POLICE will record statements from the 10 former state executive councillors starting today. As investigations into the constitutional crisis continue, the IGP says the offences, which could include sedition, are being identified. ■ Zahid gives MB...
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A mother’s grief
AFORM 2 student, who died after he was found unconscious at a hostel in Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Za’aba, Kuala Pilah, on Friday night, had chosen the school specifically for its sports programmes. His uncle, Kamaruddin Ngatimon, 49, said he was...
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RAIS YATIM CHARGED
THE veteran politician pleads not guilty to sedition over remarks made during a June 5 ceremony where Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Jaafar was proclaimed the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, which the palace later declared as invalid.
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PM: China gives assurance to shield our SMEs
■ ECRL project to be extended until Rantau Panjang ■ KL-Beijing ties now a friendship built on trust, says Anwar ■ ‘Over RM28b in potential investments secured this time’
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‘DISRESPECTFUL AND UNCIVILISED’
AS the crisis in Negri Sembilan gets murkier, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has censured those attempting to remove Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir as the Yang di-Pertuan Besar. Although the decision lies with the Undang Luak, the prime minister says it is not...
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MELAKA ASSEMBLY DISSOLVED
■ DAP wants to wrest two more seats ■ Bersatu-PH negotiations ‘positive’
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STATE OF DISARRAY
THE constitutional standoff is escalating as Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir and Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim clash over the revocation of appointments to the state executive council. Ismail maintains that the exco remains...
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WHAT’S NEXT?
FORMER prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s conditional pardon may not be a straightforward affair. His lawyers say most of his assets are frozen, complicating his ability to pay the RM50 million fine. The Prisons Dept is awaiting an official...
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‘I AM RESIGNING’
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke is quitting the cabinet over the conditional house arrest granted to Datuk Seri Najib Razak. He says the party respects the royal prerogative exercised by the king, but that the decision is difficult to accept due to...
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‘GOVT FIRM ON ANTI-GRAFT FIGHT’
PUTRAJAYA vows that the Pardons Board’s decision will not soften its stance against corruption and the rule of law will continue to be its guide. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim gives his assurance that all cases involving the former prime minister will...
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YANG DI-PERTUAN BESAR TUANKU MUHRIZ STAYS
THE Attorney-General’s Chambers says neither the menteri besar nor the state executive council has the authority to remove Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir. This comes on the heels of Datuk Ismail Lasim’s push to install a new ruler,...
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‘NO ONE LEFT BEHIND’
NO one will be marginalised in the nation’s development. There may be times when the country strays from its journey and differences turn into walls and dividing lines. However, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia Day must serve as a...
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MUHYIDDIN FREED OF FOUR CHARGES
THE former prime minister secures a full acquittal on RM200 million bribery and money-laundering charges in the Jana Wibawa trial. The Bersatu chief, though relieved, is not entirely out of the woods as he still faces three abuse-of-power charges...
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‘I CHOOSE THE MODERATE PATH’
DATUK Seri Anwar Ibrahim downplays Umno’s general assembly challenge, calling it merely the party’s view. The prime minister emphasises that maintaining stability is his top priority. Meanwhile, DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has called for a PH...
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Almost 2,000 join Kelab Media Prima run
TWO ministers swapped the cabinet meeting room for the open road yesterday, joining a 5.5km morning run. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil and Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari took part in the run. Fahmi said: “Thank...
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‘DON’T CHALLENGE US’
DATUK Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says no one should dare Umno to quit the unity government. He says the government exists because of Umno, and the prime minister is in the position only because of Umno’s support. Those challenging Umno should either...
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GLOVES OFF
UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi pulled no punches when criticising political partners who don't keep their promises, government policy inconsistencies and a ‘guruʼ who refuses to listen to the people. He hopes the Blue Malaysia agenda...
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EX-MINISTER TO FACE 3 CHARGES ON MONDAY
■ Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman says they are awaiting the green light to quiz a jailed former Felda chairman in an investigation into the statutory body’s investment arm ■ The agriculture and food security minister and senior officials may be called up...
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Families devastated
THE authorities identified all five victims of Tuesday’s helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Ulu Baram, through the personal belongings found on their bodies, although DNA testing is still required for official confirmation. The victims were...
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NO SURVIVORS EXPECTED
THE family of a doctor aboard the helicopter that went down in Long Lellang, Sarawak, confirms that she has been killed. Rescuers are racing to the crash site that is 10 hours by road from the nearest town. At press time, the fate of the four others...
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‘LAWS NEED MORE BITE’
POLICE want tougher punishments, such as caning, for scam-related offences. IGP Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail says reforms are needed to keep up with technological advances that criminals use to deceive hundreds of people daily.
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TWO HELD IN FELDA PROBE
A FORMER director-general of a statutory body is among those detained over irregularities in the sale of the agency’s land and abuse of power in a developer’s appointment. The arrests come as the prime minister signals that the government will expose...
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PAS WON’T GIVE UP ‘WINNABLE’ SEATS
PAS’ polls director calls it ‘foolish’ to offer other parties seats it can handily win in the 16th General Election. Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, however, wants seat discussions to be left entirely to the presidents of both...
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DNA READY FOR MATCHING
FIFTY-TWO next of kin have completed their submissions to the police to be matched with the remains of Malaysians found in Nepal. Meanwhile, two workers have been found alive in one of the Nepali hydropower project tunnels where at least 900 people are...
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PANEL MOOTS SC OVERSIGHT
A PROPOSAL to place Tabung Haji’s investment arm under the Securities Commission aims to align the fund’s regulatory framework with its largely capital market-based portfolio. Tan Sri Abdul Rashid Hussain says Bank Negara will continue to monitor TH as...
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TWO TO BE CHARGED
AT least two former prominent Tabung Haji officials are expected to be charged as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) widens its dragnet in its probe into the findings of a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on the pilgrimage fund. One of...
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Disaster toll tops 1,000
THE deaths from the devasting floods in Nepal and Tibet have passed 1,000. Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah says more than 11,000 people have been rescued, but 600 remain stuck at hydropower station tunnels.
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High-spirited show
DATARAN Putrajaya comes alive with colour and culture during the 69th National Day celebration, delivering a vivid showcase of Malaysia’s unity in diversity and shared national pride.
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Malaysia deploys Smart to Nepal
Families of missing Malaysians asked to give DNA samples for identification Toll surges past 750, with over 3,500 missing
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‘TELL US WHAT’S HAPPENING’
■ Nepal suspends search due to bad weather, pleads for foreign technical help ■ Families ask Putrajaya to use diplomatic channels to enable deployment of Malaysian rescue team
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‘I AM NOT ASHAMED’
DATUK Seri M. Saravanan is defiant after claiming trial to taking nearly RM1.1 million in bribes for foreign worker quota approvals in 2022. The former HR minister describes the allegations as ‘outrageous’, insisting his detractors will end up...
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BIG GUNS FACE THE LAW
MALAYSIA’S courts see an extraordinary convergence of political heavyweights, with a third ex-prime minister called to account as two of his predecessors appear in separate proceedings. Graft-busters confirm that a former minister is set to face...
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