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Locked out
Negri Sembilan Mentri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim (second from right) with a seven-page press statement calling for an end to the lockout of his executive council at Wisma Negeri (inset). Later a state gazette announced that the revocation of the 10 exco...
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M’sia, China to deepen TVET ties
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is looking to deepen cooperation with China in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) as it seeks to produce 60,000 highly skilled engineers for its semiconductor sector by 2030, says Datuk Seri Anwar...
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Pact reset likely
The Melaka Legislative Assembly has been dissolved to make way for the 16th state election. Analysts say possible new political configurations could reshape the polls.
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From port to pocket
PETALING JAYA: Online shopping is so common nowadays that most of us think nothing of ordering even small everyday items from overseas, especially when prices can be less than RM10 and shipping is only a few ringgit more. But what happens if logistics...
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Lessening the burden
With the M40 a key focus of Budget 2027, economists are calling for more progressive income tax rates and better reliefs to help middle-income households cope with rising costs. They also want measures to ease healthcare costs and improve access to...
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Najib house arrest SOP
■ The MACC confirmed that ongoing cases involving Najib remain unchanged despite his pardon. ■ The Home Ministry is awaiting official notification on Najib’s conditional pardon. ■ Law Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said reiterated that no one is...
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House arrest for Najib
Umno welcomes it and pledges to raise the money for the Rm50mil fine, asking its members to accept the decision with gratitude The conditional pardon remains strictly subject to Najib fulfilling all specified conditions, including payment of the...
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Power relief for households
Domestic users now enjoy a higher electricity usage threshold of 800kwh, up from 600kwh, until December as the Federal Government eases cost-of-living pressures amid higher consumption caused by haze and hotter weather. Meanwhile, businesses are...
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‘Bless our nation’
As Malaysia turns 63, the King and Queen give thanks for the longstanding unity and harmony among the people. Leaders pledge to ensure no one is left behind in the nation’s progress while lawmakers also want the Malaysia Agreement 1963 to be honoured....
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Fabric of our nation
Dressed in vibrant traditional attire, Sarawakians proudly wave the Jalur Gemilang in Kuching to mark Malaysia Day. From intricate native regalia to shared festive smiles, the gathering embodies the harmony, unity and collective pride that bind the...
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Final touches
Communications Ministry staff members doublechecking the contents of goodie bags for the Malaysia Day celebration at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching. Sarawak is the host of the national-level event tomorrow.
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Sweet unity
Young Malaysians came together in Penang to roll and mould mooncakes, celebrating the bonds that unite people of all backgrounds. As Malaysia Day approaches, their shared culinary experience for the upcoming Mid-autumn Festival shows how diversity can...
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Protecting Malaysia’s voices
Believe it or not – there are more than 130 languages in Malaysia. But many of those spoken by 300 ethnic and sub-ethnic groups are at risk of disappearing. While Bahasa Malaysia is a unifying force, experts say preserving minority languages will...
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For one night, they rise again
People solemnly observing a drone light show depicting the World Trade Center during a test run of the Tribute in Light installation in lower Manhattan, as twin beams shine from where the towers once stood. It has been 25 years but Americans still...
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Festive glow
GEORGE TOWN: Hundreds of pink lanterns are already glowing at night as Penang prepares to welcome the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. Beneath the lanterns, visitors have been stopping for photographs among elaborate floral displays and a...
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Major drug haul
Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department director Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan and other officers showing the seized drugs worth more than Rm2bil in Selangor. It is the biggest drug haul of the year, with the syndicate busted and its leader...
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The heat is on
Electricity demand sees a spike each time El Nino hits, causing a strain the country’s power system, data shows. Knowing how to use energy efficiently is important to beat the heat without breaking the grid.
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Allow parents to make the call
Stakeholders want parents to decide whether their children should refrain from attending classes if the haze becomes more severe. This came about after Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said parents only need to inform the school if they...
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Grounded by volcanic ash
PETALING JAYA: Airlines across the region have cancelled flights to and from Indonesia’s Soekarnohatta International Airport following a volcanic eruption from Mount Anak Krakatau. Malaysia Airlines cancelled 12 flights there yesterday following the...
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Help from home
THE haze over Malaysia and the devastating flood in Nepal and China are very different disasters. But they carry the same lesson: A problem on one side of a border can quickly become another country’s problem. The transboundary haze originating...
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Poor visibility
Thick haze blanketing the main road in Serian, reducing motorists’ visibility yesterday. Buildings, vehicles and roadside structures in the distance were barely visible through the smoky conditions. (Inset) Greenpeace and student activists protesting...
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Rainmakers in the sky
Cloud-seeding exercises have started in Sarawak, Kedah and Perlis to induce rain over hydroelectric reservoirs and water catchment areas in the three states. Meanwhile, Serian in Sarawak is still the hardest-hit area in terms of air quality.
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Think before you scan
More than 5,000 cases of QR code scams, known as ‘quishing’, have been recorded in the first half of this year alone with losses nearing Rm30mil. Victims tell of thousands of ringgit lost in a single scan after their accounts were unwittingly hijacked...
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Dry taps make matters worse
l Water supply crisis: Simunjan plant hits a critical 0.7m depth, causing widespread cuts. l Hazardous air quality: API in five areas in Sarawak exceeds 300, following historical highs in 1997 (800) and 2019 (442). l Rain-making operations: Cloud...
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Strength in diversity
A 100,000-strong crowd of all ages marked the country’s 69th National Day watching tanks and fighter jets roar past Dataran Putrajaya. Proudly patriotic, youth attending the parade share their hope for a future strengthened by diversity. With the...
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National Day goodies
Measures taking effect from Sept 1 are: Budi95 restored to 300 litres a month; Budi diesel up to 400 litres a month Higher allocations for school maintenance ai For Rakyat scheme open to those aged 18-30 Rm1bil to boost public healthcare’s digital...
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A burning issue
Wildfires raging near the Palembang-indralaya toll road in South Sumatra, Indonesia. Transboundary smoke from the blazes has crossed borders into Malaysia, blanketing parts of Sarawak, leaving motorists along the Pan Borneo Highway in Sri Aman (inset)...
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Race to trace survivors
With 55 Malaysians still uncontactable after devastating floods in Nepal, Wisma Putra is waiting for confirmation on whether any of them are among the 31 foreigners rescued after two Malaysians were found safe. As families anxiously await news, experts...
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Families on edge
As the chaos caused by massive floods in Nepal’s mountainous Rasuwa district enters the second day, families of the missing remain traumatised over their whereabouts and safety. The King wants the latest updates to be relayed to the families without...
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Tragedy in Nepal, Malaysians missing
An ice-rock avalanche in Nepal’s mountains caused a deluge of water and mud that destroyed villages, roads and buildings, leaving at least 95 dead. More than 380 foreign tourists, including at least 11 Malaysians, are missing in the floods.
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A vaccine for kids
A vaccine against hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is being assessed by the government to verify its suitability in protecting kids against severe effects of the contagious illness. But healthcare experts say the vaccine is targeted only at one...
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Flags, displays and human graphics, oh my!
PUTRAJAYA: Private sponsorship for this year’s National Day celebration has surged, with the number of sponsors rising to 139 and contributions up 118% from last year, says Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil. He said much of the support...
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Sharper focus on eye care
Private optometry centres and optical shops may come under Health Ministry regulation to ensure their premises meet appropriate safety and healthcare standards. Opticians have welcomed the move so that eye care does not take a back seat to sales of...
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Labouring for solution
The goal to lower reliance on foreign labour to 10% of the workforce by 2030 has ignited a debate on ‘foreign workers vs automation’. Employers point out that automation should be done gradually and supported by grants but the government wants...
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Blanket of smoke
PETALING JAYA: The haze hanging over Sarawak is showing little sign of letting up with at least nine locations continuing to record unhealthy air quality. Serian remains the hardest hit with an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at 240, putting it in...
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Immigration truck driver in the dock
A day after three members of a family were killed in a crash involving an Immigration Department truck, the driver has been charged with five offences. Police have also clarified that having flashing lights and sirens is not a licence to speed or run...
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For whom the sirens blare
Amid outrage over a crash involving an Immigration Department truck that killed three in a family, the Prime Minister has ordered an immediate probe, calling for action if there is a breach of law. Meanwhile, road safety experts want strict driving...
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Finding thrills nationwide
Malaysia has seen a sharp rise in domestic tourism over the past decade as more people travel for concerts, sports and festivals, government data shows. Event-based getaways are now the major drivers for local holidays, say industry players and Tourism...
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Cost of convenience
Easy return policies give consumers greater confidence to shop online but they create additional costs for sellers and the environment. Experts advocate that e-commerce platforms adopt a pollution-prevention and circular-economy model, and that...
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Spirit of Merdeka
Youths from different races, religions and cultures come together to rediscover what it means to be Malaysians as the country gets ready to celebrate National Day. The next generation shares what freedom and unity means to them.
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Patriotic trek for National Day
Participants carrying the Jalur Gemilang along Tanjung Kubong’s Chimney Trail in Labuan during the Hiking Aspirasi Malaysia 2026 event. Organised by RTM’S LABUANFM, the public gathering brought people together to build national pride and celebrate...
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Flags of pride
BALIK PULAU: Retired soldier Abd Hamid Hussin is showing his patriotism by flying the Jalur Gemilang at his home in Titi Teras here. For the past decade, the 75-year-old and his wife, Juriah Semat, 62, have decorated their house with Jalur Gemilang of...
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Stressed and speaking up
Public sector workers lead Malaysia’s workplace stress complaints due to heavy workloads and poor management support. In response, authorities are introducing stricter safety policies to hold employers legally accountable.
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Twin challenges
Thick haze has led to the closure of 107 schools in parts of Sarawak after API readings hit 200. Meanwhile, national dengue cases have surpassed last year’s total, with experts saying that warmer temperatures during El Nino can accelerate mosquito...
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Hazy days ahead
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is seeing a return of haze as dry weather and an intensifying El Nino combine with fires in Indonesia, with experts warning that air quality could worsen in the coming weeks. Nine areas in Sarawak and one in Selangor recorded...
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Hazy morning
Haze blanketed the Sarawak capital, reducing visibility as people continued their morning exercise along the Kuching Waterfront. Eight locations in Sarawak recorded unhealthy air quality levels due to transboundary haze.
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Widen the dragnet
Calls are growing for stringent drug testing beyond aviation, especially in occupations where impaired judgment could result in multiple deaths or serious public harm. Meanwhile, Malaysia-based airlines are ramping up drug and alcohol testing of their...
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From court to hospital
Media personnel gathering outside the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur for updates on former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s health condition. Planned charges against the Bera MP were put off after he was warded to undergo a...
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Plugging loopholes
Growing trafficking threats are exposing weaknesses across land, air and sea borders. Experts urge smarter technology, tighter enforcement and stronger regional cooperation to close security gaps exploited by smugglers and transnational...
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Levelling the field
As cross-border online shopping surges, industry bodies are calling for stronger safeguards for local retailers. A proposed e-commerce Bill aims to tighten regulations and subject foreign platforms to local laws.
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Facing a new reality
Young people are prioritising disaster preparedness as they chart their future, including career and family planning. Among the major concerns are the effects of climate change such as higher temperatures and floods, a Unicef study shows. Work hazard:...
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F1 revs up business
The return of Formula 1 to Malaysia this October has thrust the nation back into the motorsports spotlight, sparking a surge of excitement as hotels in Sepang and nearby areas report near full occupancy. Beyond the track, the event is set to accelerate...
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Will the formula hold in GE16?
The Barisan-Perikatan formula in Negri Sembilan shows how strategic cooperation and shifting Malay support can reshape the political landscape and challenge Pakatan Harapan. Repeating this success in the 16th General Election will depend on seat...
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Barisan retakes Negri
Barisan Nasional scored a thumping victory in Negri Sembilan, seizing the state with a two-thirds majority together with Perikatan Nasional. The blue wave swept away DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke in Chennah and two-term mentri besar Datuk Seri...
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D-day in Negri
With clear skies forecast, more than 850,000 voters in Negri Sembilan will decide today who will govern the state for the next five years. The battle for 36 state seats will also be a defining test of Malaysia’s shifting political alliances.
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Final campaign push
An intense two-week campaigning period finally comes to an end tonight as national leaders fan out across Negri Sembilan to shore up support. Outstation voters are once again urged to return to fulfil their civic duty. Other developments Police...
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No easy ride
Selangor JPJ director Datuk Ahmad Kamarunzaman Mehat (left) inspecting seized goods and vehicles following a joint Ops Pemandu Warga Asing (Pewa) with the Selayang Municipal Council in an operation targeting unlicensed foreign drivers and the local...
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Wooing outstation voters
The battle for at least a dozen of the 36 seats in Negri Sembilan could be decided by outstation voters, say analysts. With three days to go, political parties are doing all they can to encourage this group to return and support their candidates.
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Malayan tiger roars again
The critically endangered species’ population is growing, with active breeding recorded at the country’s newest reserve. Calling for an integrated approach, conservationists say it’s crucial to tackle both direct threats to tigers and the ecological...
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Unite, not divide
Multiracial policies and moderation are the bedrock of national unity, says Barisan Nasional as leaders from the coalition made it clear that politics of fear is out of the question. Their remarks came following attempts by some to disregard Malaysia’s...
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A night in pink
KUALA LUMPUR: The iconic Menara 118 lit up in 988 radio station’s signature pink as thousands of music fans cheered, sang and raised their phones to the sky during the After Work Fest 2026. The festival transformed the historic Stadium Merdeka into a...
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Vaccine breakthrough
Malaysia is set to produce its first locally made human vaccine by 2028, a big step towards strengthening health security and reducing reliance on imports. Health experts said there should be robust technology transfer, high quality standards and...
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Polls enter decisive phase
SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan election campaign will move into a crucial phase this weekend, with major political coalitions set to deploy their top leaders and intensify voter outreach before polling day on Aug 1. With early voting scheduled for July...
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School shut over breaches
Iskandar Puteri City Council enforcement officers seal off the Network School building after the council revoked NSO Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s business licence and ordered it to cease operations for breaching licensing conditions and premises-use rules.
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Transit debate hits ballot
Traffic concerns are weighing heavily on voters in Negri Sembilan. As improved mobility drives the state’s industrial ambitions, economists weigh in between building a commuter-led economy and driving local job creation.
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The Felda question
Young voters have become an unknown factor in Negri Sembilan’s 49 Felda settlements, where issues like rubber and fuel prices may make a difference in how they vote. Analysts say that breaking into the Felda vote vault won’t be easy.
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Stronger together
Attendees showing their patriotic spirit at the National Month and Fly the Jalur Gemilang 2026 launch, led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim under this year’s theme, ‘Unity Strengthens Quality’. —
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Sea of supporters:
Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional supporters accompanying their respective candidates to nomination centres in Negri Sembilan.
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Fight for Negri begins
It’s off to the starting line today for candidates contesting in the 16th Negri Sembilan polls. With smaller parties either sitting out or standing only in selected seats, the contest is shaping up as a battle between the major coalitions, while...
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Housing hazards
Experts say that unsafe accommodation will continue to put lives at risk until the worker housing issue is addressed. Meanwhile, authorities will carry out more inspections on such dwellings, warning that these structures are illegal and action can be...
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Minding the mental health gap
A mental health policy for workplaces is in the pipeline to create a safe and harmonious working environment. Health service professionals say it must be flexible to avoid compliance burden and to include measures that deal with anti-bullying and...
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Crash crisis
Police deploy data analytics and tech to curb rising accidents Experts want demerit system to take serial offenders off roads Govt proposes law for reckless drivers to compensate victims
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Making health a priority
Peka B40 data exposes a high prevalence of non-communicable diseases among low-income earners, many of whom consider health screening a low priority. The Health Ministry is doubling down on efforts to reach out to this group and raise awareness on the...
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Anew chapter
Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi taking the oath of Johor Regent office before Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim during the swearing-in ceremony at the Audience Hall of Istana Bukit Serene in — Photo Johor Baru. HRH Crown courtesy of Prince of...
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