Sabah & Sarawak

About 230,000 users hit by power outage in east coast of Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: A landslide in Kampung Sarapung, Penampang, near here, caused a Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (Sabah Electricity) transmission tower to slip, leading to a power outage in the east coast area of Sabah on Saturday night (Sept 13).

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Man arrested for dangerous driving, dispute with a woman at Bangi toll plaza

KUALA LUMPUR: A civil servant was arrested on Saturday (Sept 13) for dangerous driving and getting into a dispute with a woman driver at the Bangi toll plaza in Selangor on Friday (Sept 12).

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Fahmi proposes Rahmah Cash Contribution eligibility conditions be reviewed

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has suggested that the eligibility conditions for the Rahmah Cash Contribution be reviewed, so that recipients who enjoy salary increments will still qualify for the aid.

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Pondok school headmaster arrested for physical sexual assault on student

KUALA TERENGGANU: A headmaster of a pondok school in Tumpat, Kelantan, who was previously charged in court for physical sexual assault against a male student, has been arrested again on suspicion of committing a similar offence at a tahfiz school in Batu Rakit, Kuala Nerus.

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MACC nabs six including immigration officers for counter-setting, seizes RM2mil in jewellery, gold

PETALING JAYA: Investigations into a counter-setting syndicate led to the seizure of around RM2mil in jewellery and gold pieces.

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No need to abolish matriculation system, says Fadhlina

NIBONG TEBAL: The Education Ministry has stressed that there is no need to abolish the matriculation system, as both the programme and the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) are recognised and fulfil the merit requirements for entry into public universities (UA).

Sabah & Sarawak

Few male retirements stall women’s rise in politics, says coalition

PETALING JAYA: A coalition of civil society groups has said that the biggest barrier preventing more women from entering politics is the reluctance of male incumbents to step aside.

Sabah & Sarawak

All invited to join Malaysia Day celebrations at Padang Merdeka in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Malaysians in Sabah are invited to join in the Malaysia Day celebrations held at the Padang Merdeka here on Sept 16.

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Mandarin and Tamil should be electives in national schools, suggests Tuan Ibrahim

ALOR SETAR: Mandarin and Tamil languages should be offered as elective subjects in national schools, but it should not be a mandatory requirement, says Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah Barisan dismisses Ilham Centre report favouring GRS coalition

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Barisan is not concerned by an Ilham Centre report stating that the advantages were more in favor of the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition than other parties ahead of the state elections.

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Cops get MCMC's help to probe fake lewd videos of Rafizi, Wong Chen

SUBANG JAYA: Police have enlisted the help of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in the investigation into politicians being blackmailed by supposedly fake lewd videos.

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Malaysia, China to collaborate on smart city pilot projects

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and China have agreed to strengthen cooperation in developing smart city pilot projects, with plans to establish smart city command centres in Malaysia's second-tier cities such as Ipoh and Seberang Perai.

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Kluang bridge cracks under observation

KLUANG: The cracks found along a bridge at Jalan Mardi pose no danger, says state executive councillor Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh.

Sabah & Sarawak

Kinarut student suspended for bullying, confirms state education department

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Education Department has confirmed that a secondary school student has been suspended following a bullying incident at a school hostel earlier this month.

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Businessman lost RM135,000 in online investment scam

SIBU: A businessman in his 40s lost RM135,000 after falling victim to an online investment scam.

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Thousands of Malaysians cross into Thailand during long weekend

KUALA LUMPUR: Thousands of Malaysians took advantage of the Malaysia Day long weekend to cross into Thailand, triggering massive congestion at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex in Kedah.

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Political party leader accused of misappropriating over RM33,000 in party funds

KOTA KINABALU: Members of a newly formed political party may have to ease off after their leader was accused of misappropriating party funds.

Sabah & Sarawak

WWF-Malaysia achieves ecosystem restoration certification for Mount Wullersdorf initiative

KOTA KINABALU: An integrated habitat restoration effort within the Mount Wullersdorf–Ulu Kalumpang Forest Reserves on the east coast of Kunak has earned conservators the Ecosystem Restoration Field Verification Certificate.

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New MMA president calls to protect doctors from bullying, threats, burnout

PENANG: Doctors in Malaysia must be better protected if they are to continue safeguarding the nation's health, says the newly appointed Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president, Datuk Dr Thirunavukarasu Rajoo.

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Worker trapped in Raub quarry rockfall

KUANTAN: A worker was reported trapped in a rockfall at a quarry in Ulu Gali, Sungai Ruan, Raub, on Saturday (Sept 13).