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INTERACTIVE: A once-in-33-year Raya phenomenon

In 2033, Malaysians will witness a rare festive overlap as Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chinese New Year, and Christmas will fall close together.

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Experts: Save others by returning leftover meds

KUALA LUMPUR: Public awareness on returning unused medicines obtained from public health clinics or government hospitals remains low, say experts.

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Giant boulder falls on Sandakan road

KOTA KINABALU: A landslide sent a huge boulder crashing onto Jalan Buli Sim-Sim in Sandakan, forcing the closure of a 500m stretch of the road.

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RM10mil set to kickstart Sabah’s rural economy under six-year plan

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Cabinet has approved an initial allocation of RM10mil to implement the six-year plan to revitalise the rural economy, says the state Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Ministry (Maffi).

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Selangor Ruler: Help the students

PETALING JAYA: Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (pic) has decreed that aid be distributed to all school students affected by the massive fire in Putra Heights.

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Safety audits of high-risk areas must be done, say experts

KUALA LUMPUR: The massive fire in Putra Heights underscores the urgent need to reassess the safety of urban development in high-risk areas, especially those near gas pipelines and flammable materials, say experts.

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Speedmart CEO donates RM10mil to UTAR Hospital

KAJANG: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Hospital has received a RM10mil donation to support the expansion of its Cancer Centre.

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Ambitious pair make it to Harvard

PETALING JAYA: For Athena Siow and Namira Lee Tzu, the journey to Harvard College in the US was never just about academic prestige.

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M’sian duo drive 4WD across Africa, Europe

KUALA LUMPUR: After spending eight months driving over land across Africa in a 4WD vehicle, two Malaysian women are now exploring Europe as part of their world expedition.

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Rottweilers that attacked five in Kedah euthanised

ALOR SETAR: The Kedah government is set to draft new guidelines that may prohibit the ownership of aggressive dog breeds in residential areas across the state, says a state executive councillor.

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Preacher claims fake news will extend his life

FUGITIVE Indian preacher Nithyananda has claimed that he could prolong his life for another 1,000 years if people continue spreading false news that he had died, Makkal Osai reported.

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Findings to be made public today

SHAH ALAM: The preliminary findings of investigations into the gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights will be disclosed today.

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Ipoh hotspot still a big draw

IPOH: Tourist spots in Ipoh Old Town remain packed on the fourth day of Hari Raya, with visitors exploring the famous Concubine Lane for food, merchandise and photo opportunities.

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Deputy minister: Don’t spread fake news

PETALING JAYA: The public should not spread fake news or unverified information about the recent inferno in Putra Heights, as it could cause confusion in the community.

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Help pours in for victims

SUBANG JAYA: Help continues to pour in for victims of the Putra Heights inferno, with transport authorities, service providers and the private sector coming together to ease their burdens.

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87 houses razed, 148 inhabitable after repairs

SUBANG JAYA: The gas pipeline inferno has totally destroyed 87 houses in the Putra Heights area.

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‘Our area is like a war zone now’

PETALING JAYA: Just the night before, the Wees were celebrating.

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Stay calm when facing a stray dog

GEORGE TOWN: If you encounter a dog on the loose, staying still like a tree, avoiding eye contact, and not displaying threatening behaviour can help prevent an unwanted incident.

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Needed – negative type blood

GEORGE TOWN: The country is running low on blood supply, especially the rare negative blood type.

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A quieter Raya this year, say tourism players

GEORGE TOWN: The drop in tourist arrivals in Penang during the Hari Raya holidays is due to timing and the desire for overseas travel, say tourism players.