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Civil servant loses RM150,000 in phone scam

KUALA TERENGGANU: A civil servant here has lost RM150,000 after being cheated by a phone scam syndicate.

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Court's vape ruling sets legal precedent in enforcement of smoking control law, says Dzulkefly

PETALING JAYA: The decision by the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court to convict a known personality for promoting vape has set an important legal precedent in enforcing the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act (Act 852), says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

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Wreath-laying at Ataturk mausoleum is mandatory official protocol, says PM Anwar

ISTANBUL: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the laying of a wreath at the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the Republic of Turkiye, is a mandatory official protocol that must be observed by all heads of state during official visits to the country.

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Body of senior citizen found floating in Shah Alam retention pond

PETALING JAYA: The body of a local woman believed to be in her 70s was found floating in a rainwater retention pond at Section U11, Bukit Bandaraya, Shah Alam on Wednesday (Jan 7).

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Lawyer charged with abetting drug distribution in court lockup

MARANG: A lawyer appeared at the Magistrate's Court here to face three charges of aiding and abetting drug distribution and possession last month.

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Influencer claims trial to assault on disabled person

PETALING JAYA: A social media influencer pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court here to a charge of hitting a fast food restaurant worker.

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Man jailed for breaking into three Nadi premises

PONTIAN: An ice deliveryman was sentenced to jail by a Magistrate's Court here for breaking into three National Information Dissemination Centre (Nadi) premises and disposing of stolen items to destroy evidence.

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RM1.8bil shipyard to be built in Melaka

MELAKA: A RM1.8bil modern shipyard to be developed here in collaboration with Turkiye will be named after Panglima Awang, also known as "Enrique de Malacca", the famed navigator believed to have circumnavigated the globe in the 1500s.

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The fine art of making a gambus

JOHOR BARU: For nearly six decades, the gentle curves of the gambus are a familiar sight in Halidan Ithnin's hands, each instrument carrying echoes of heritage, memory and quiet perseverance.

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Watch out for the flu during rainy season

PETALING JAYA: Amid the current rainy season, Malaysians with respiratory conditions should pay close attention to their health as erratic weather can increase the risk of sinus flare-ups and breathing complications, says a medical expert.

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AGC decides: Yayasan Akalbudi case closed

KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has decided that no further action will be taken on 47 charges involving criminal breach of trust, corruption and money laundering linked to Yayasan Akalbudi funds against Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

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Zahid proposes a council to streamline disaster planning and relief

PUCHONG: Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed a National Disaster Management Council to be the country's highest body on disaster management and risk reduction.

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Sabah by-elections will see over 900 cops on duty 

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah police will mobilise more than 900 personnel to handle the coming by-elections.

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Four Bersatu reps sworn in as Perlis exco members

ARAU: Four Bersatu assemblymen were sworn in as members of the Perlis state executive council at Istana Arau here.

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Health Ministry cracking down on smoking offences

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has conducted 25,643 enforcement operations, invol­ving inspections of 496,247 premises nationwide, as of Nov 30, following the implementation of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852).

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Kurup: Giant pandas to make appearance soon

PETALING JAYA: Zoo Negara's Giant Panda Conservation Centre (GPCC) will soon welcome visitors and panda enthusiasts once again after the new pair of giant pandas from China completed their qua­rantine, says Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup (pic).

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AirAsia keeps fares grounded

SEPANG: AirAsia is offering fixed-fare tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Sarawak at RM328 and to Sabah at RM398 for one-way travel in conjunction with Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

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Akmal: M’sia to unveil JS-SEZ plan in Q1

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia plans to unveil the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) blueprint in the first quarter of 2026, says Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

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Zahid: Accept criticism and stop taking shortcuts

PUCHONG: Youth leaders of political parties must be prepared to accept criticism and refrain from taking "shortcuts" or inappropriate actions, simply because of differences of opinion on certain issues, says Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

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Economy Ministry to fast-track small-scale  13MP  projects

PUTRAJAYA: Small-scale projects under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) will be fast-tracked by the Economy Ministry, says Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir (pic).