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Electricity theft from illegal bitcoin mining costs TNB RM4.57bil in losses, Parliament told

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has suffered losses amounting to RM4.57bil from illegal electricity use linked to bitcoin mining activities between 2020 and August 2025, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

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Three Japanese men held at KLIA with 12kg of cocaine

SEPANG: Three Japanese men have been detained for allegedly trying to smuggle in 12kg of cocaine worth RM2.4mil at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

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Malaysia to set up Cyber and Electromagnetic Defence Command in December, says Adly

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will establish its first dedicated Cyber and Electromagnetic Defence Command in December as part of a shift towards a smart military, says Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari.

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AGC rejects teen's bid to review charges of causing death by reckless driving

SEREMBAN: The Attorney General's Chambers has rejected a representation by a 17-year-old motorist facing three charges of causing the deaths of three young motorcyclists due to reckless driving.

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Fish-landing jetties monitored constantly to curb abuse and encroachment, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: All jetties under the Fisheries Development Board (LKIM) are being monitored to prevent encroachment by foreign vessels or monopolisation by private operators, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

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Govt will help pig farmers find financing to go high-tech, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry will facilitate help for pig farmers seeking to transform their operations into high-technology farming, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

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Dec 18 decision date for teacher's bid to have sexual assault, CSAM charges reviewed

SEREMBAN: The Sessions Court here has fixed Dec 18 to hear the outcome of a representation filed by a 45-year-old counselling teacher accused of physical sexual assault against two pupils and for possessing child sexual abuse materials (CSAM).

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Penang govt cuts waiting time for affordable housing scheme applications

GEORGE TOWN: The waiting period for Penang's affordable housing programme Rumah MutiaraKu (RMKu) applications has been shortened to just three to six months compared to three to five years previously.

Sabah & Sarawak

Viral video of electrocution is from 2022, say authorities

KOTA KINABALU: A video of a flag installer who was electrocuted is actually from 2022, say the authorities.

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No 'modern colonisation' allowed when it comes to nation's REE wealth, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will continue to defend its sovereign rights in the rare earth elements (REE) sector despite any signed arrangements, says Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

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Barisan will accept MIC's decision whether to stay or leave with an open heart, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional will keep an open mind on any decision MIC eventually makes, including the party's resolution to leave the coalition, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

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Doing more to raise awareness on helping autistic children

KUALA LUMPUR: The Pengaman-PDRM Autism Centre aims to create more awareness on the importance of assisting autistic children through various programmes and engagements with the public.

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Penang preparing for lane reductions, diversions during LRT Mutiara Line works

GEORGE TOWN: Traffic disruptions, including lane reductions and road diversions, will begin next year during construction of Penang's LRT Mutiara Line.

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Automatic PERKESO deductions a must under gig workers law, says Steven Sim

KUALA LUMPUR: Gig economy platform providers or employers must automatically deduct Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) contributions from workers' earnings under the Gig Workers Bill, says Steven Sim.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah polls: EC issues over 22,000 postal ballots

KOTA KINABALU: The Election Commission (EC) has issued a total of 22,881 postal ballots to all eligible voters for the 73 constituencies in Sabah, says its secretary Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus.

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Carlsberg Golf Classic celebrates its finale at world-class stage

KUALA LUMPUR: Carlsberg Golf Classic (CGC), the country's most celebrated and longest-running amateur golf tournament series, concluded its 32nd edition with an exhilarating finale at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (KLGCC) West Course, offering participating golfers a world-class stage of the recently concluded LPGA Championship tournament.

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Thunderstorm, strong wind warning issued for Perak, Selangor and Sabah until 1pm Nov 20

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain and strong wind warning in three states until 1pm Thursday (Nov 20).

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Three dead after two lorries and car crash in Kulai

KULAI: Three people were killed in a crash involving two lorries and a car here.

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Malaysia remains a net creditor nation, says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia continues to maintain its position as a net creditor country, supported by strong external resilience and sizeable non-reserve foreign currency assets held by Malaysian corporates and financial institutions, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Bukit Aman stepping up efforts to strengthen integrity, says IGP

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman is intensifying efforts to develop its Organisational Anti-Corruption Strategy, aligned with the National Anti-Corruption Strategy, in a bid to strengthen integrity, governance and anti-graft initiatives within the force.