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Perikatan faces split over PM pick

ALOR SETAR: The ongoing dispute between PAS and Bersatu over who should be Perikatan Nasional's prime ministerial candidate risks escalating into a rupture that could break the coalition apart, warn political analysts.

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Tanjung Bidara Beach to become tourist hotspot

ALOR GAJAH: Tanjung Bidara Beach will undergo a major facelift with various facility upgrades to make it a premier tourism destination, says Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.

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PLUS’ AI-equipped cameras cut down on suicide attempts

GEORGE TOWN: PLUS Malaysia's surveillance cameras – equipped with artificial intelligence to recognise abnormal human motion and behaviour – are showing great promise in thwarting potential suicide attempts.

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WWF, Sabah Forestry Dept win conservation award

KOTA KINABALU: An integrated habitat restoration effort within the Mount Wullersdorf-Ulu Kalum­pang Forest Reserves in Kunak on Sabah's east coast has earned conservators recognition.

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Boosting tourism in Budget 2026

PUTRAJAYA: Budget 2026, sche­du­led to be tabled next month, is expected to focus on boosting the tourism sector in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan in support of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), says Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa.

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Fan Bingbing aims for best actress at Golden Horse Awards

CHINESE actress Datuk Fan Bingbing hopes to win a second Golden Horse Awards by starring in Mother Bhumi, the latest feature film by Malaysian director Chong Keat Aun.

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Celebrity activist Ardell journeys on with Gaza flotilla

THE screenings for the Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian mission to Gaza were an arduous process, and celebrity humanitarian activist Ardell Aryana expressed gratitude for making it through, reported Sinar Harian.

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A triumph over tragedy

SIBU: For most students, gaining a place at the university is the start of a new chapter.

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10,000 badges mark lifelong passion

MERSING: After a lifetime of swapping stories and badges with fellow scouts from around the world, Nordin Salleh now stands as the proud keeper of over 10,000 scout badges.

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Cautious over new wage policy

PETALING JAYA: The voluntary Progressive Wage Policy (PWP) aimed at raising wages in tandem with productivity and skill has led to a conundrum of sorts between bosses and workers.

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INTERACTIVE: Singapore scam victims top South East Asia losses at US$2,132 per person, Malaysia second

Singaporean scam victims lost the highest in South East Asia last year while Malaysia ranked second.

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Bukit Mertajam Hospital to be upgraded to ease congestion, says HR Minister

BUKIT MERTAJAM: The 135-year-old Bukit Mertajam Hospital (HBM) is slated for an upgrade to ease congestion, says Steven Sim.

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GOF seized Thai rice worth RM1.36mil at Malaysia-Thailand border so far this year

KOTA BARU: The General Operations Force (GOF) Southeast Brigade has seized 338,303kg of Thai rice, worth about RM1.36mil, in 108 rice-smuggling cases detected along the Malaysia-Thailand border from Jan 1 to Sept 12 this year.

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Johor Health Dept working with Pos Malaysia to expand free medicine delivery

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Health Department is working with Pos Malaysia to review and expand the free medicine delivery service.

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Extra ferry trips to Langkawi for Malaysia Day holiday

ALOR SETAR: About 100,000 visitors are expected to travel to Langkawi Island using passenger ferry services in conjunction with the Malaysia Day public holiday and the school break.

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Wisma Putra, Interpol assistance sought in Simpang Pulai murder, cop-shooting probe

IPOH: Police will seek assistance from Wisma Putra and Interpol to locate suspects believed to be involved in the shooting of a police officer and the discovery of a woman's body inside a car on Sept 7.

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Body found in Gerik stream: No criminal element, says cops

IPOH: Police confirmed that no criminal elements were involved in the discovery of a man's body found in a stream in the Air Rengat area of Temenggor, near Gerik, on Saturday (Sept 13).

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Comms Ministry to seek Google's help over lewd AI video threats to lawmakers

NIBONG TEBAL: The Communications Ministry will seek Google's assistance to investigate lewd video email threats recently targeting several elected representatives.

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Factory supervisor loses RM537,000 to scammer impersonating police, insurance agent

CHUKAI: A factory supervisor lost RM537,000 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate.

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Anwar calls for global unity to defend dignity, end violence

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the Arab-Islamic world and the international community to rise and unite in defending dignity, ending violence and safeguarding global security.