Boy drowns after falling into irrigation ditch in Kuantan
KUANTAN: A boy was found drowned after he was believed to have fallen into an irrigation ditch while fishing with his friend near the Chengal Lempong community hall here. Pahang …
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Pakatan govt erred when it withdrew review bid on Pulau Batu Puteh, says Johor MB
JOHOR BARU: The previous Pakatan Harapan government had erred when it withdrew the application for a review of the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) decision on Pulau Batu Puteh, says …
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Prioritising people’s needs | The Star
PUTRAJAYA: The decision not to let the price of chicken float in the market was made based on consultation with the people, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. The Prime …
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Teenager killed after collision with cement lorry in Papar
KOTA KINABALU: A 17-year-old boy was killed after he was flung out from his car that collided head-on into a cement mixer lorry in Sabah’s southwestern Papar district on Saturday …
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Radzi: Densely populated areas to get priority for new schools
PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry is giving priority to opening new schools in densely populated places like Klang, Selangor and Johor. Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin (pic) said the ministry …
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209 imported cases among close to 3,000 new infections reported
KUALA LUMPUR: Covid-19 cases are on the uptrend this week with nearly 3,000 infections, including 209 imported cases, reported on Thursday. The 2,796 cases reported by the Health Ministry were …
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HRPB director: Ambulance paramedic followed protocol
IPOH: The paramedic involved in the alleged negligence during an ambulance response from Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) here, for failing to perform a CPR procedure to save the life …
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19-year-old Sarawak Sukma athlete dies after suffering stroke
SIBU: Sarawak has lost a promising athlete with the sudden demise of Kuala Lumpur Sukma-bound air-pistol athlete Stephanie Sim Shu Ming. State Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Minister Datuk Seri Abdul …
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Still a hurdle for maids
PETALING JAYA: There is a flurry of activity on social media involving the recruitment of Indonesian domestic workers but there is still no sign of movement on the ground. Freelance …
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Government not pulling the plug on subsidies, says Annuar
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is not pulling the plug on the subsidies provided to the people, but it is increasing the subsidy value to help ease the burden of those …
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Dr M: What I said about lost land was to put Pulau Batu Puteh issue in perspective
PETALING JAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has clarified that he did not say Malaysia should reclaim the lands it had lost. “I was just pointing out that we are concerned …
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Malaysian mothers citizenship case: Decision deferred to Aug 5
KUALA LUMPUR: The Court of Appeal has set Aug 5 to deliver its verdict on the appeal by the government seeking to overturn a lower court ruling that children born …
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Nancy: 34,000 foreign workers approved to tackle labour shortage in tourism industry
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 34,000 foreign workers have been approved to enter the tourism industry in order to tackle its labour shortage, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. The Tourism, …
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Johor on alert after first monkeypox case detected in Singapore
JOHOR BARU: Johor has directed its Health Department to get in touch with Singapore’s health authorities following the first case of monkeypox in the island republic. State Health and Unity …
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Free Paxlovid for patients | The Star
PETALING JAYA: The antiviral drug Paxlovid will be available for free to Covid-19 patients at private health facilities, says the Health Minister. Khairy Jamaluddin said the drug has been available …
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Selangor reports influenza-like illness cluster in Gombak residential school
SHAH ALAM: An influenza-like illness (ILI) cluster was detected in a fully residential school in Gombak district on June 19, according to the Selangor Health Department. Its director Datuk Dr …
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Fire at Taman Samudera flats damages motorcycles
GOMBAK: A fire at the Taman Samudera flats here severely damaged seven motorcycles. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Norazam Khamis said the incident occurred at about 5.25am on Tuesday …
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Don’t compare me with Zuraida, says Azmin
BALIK PULAU: Bersatu supreme council member Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali (pic) has asked all quarters not to equate him with his former ally Datuk Zuraida Kamarudin, who has defected …
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Four teens run away from hostel after not being allowed to use handphone
KUANTAN: Unhappy after being prohibited from using a handphone, four teenagers including three siblings decided to run away from a hostel for the poor and orphans in Kempadang here at …
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Beware of intimidating callers: They’re scammers, not investigators, says IGP
KUALA LUMPUR: The police or any other investigating agency will not intimidate the people they are speaking to over the phone when conducting an investigation, says Tan Sri Acryl Sani …
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