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Olive ridley turtle released into Penang waters after year-long recovery

GEORGE TOWN: A female olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) was released back into Penang waters Monday (Nov 17) after undergoing a year-long rehabilitation following severe injuries to its front right flipper caused by entanglement in a fishing net.

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D29 Route at KM11.95 Gua Musang-Jelawang closed due to road collapse

GUA MUSANG:  The D29 route at KM11.95 on the Gua Musang-Jelawang strech has been fully closed to all vehicles due to a collapse.

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Man missing, swept away by water surge near Pintasan Saloma

KUALA LUMPUR: The Fire and Rescue Department confirmed that a man is missing after he was swept away by a water surge in Sungai Klang, near Pintasan Saloma here on Monday (Nov 17) afternoon.

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PERKESO for gig workers, NACS on Dewan Rakyat agenda today

KUALA LUMPUR: The current status of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) 2024-2028, which is being implemented through five outlined pillars, will be discussed in the Dewan Rakyat sitting on Tuesday (Nov 18).

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M'sia eying cooperation with India, Iran in telcoms, online safety

BAKU (Azerbaijan): Malaysia is looking at avenues for cooperation with India and Iran in the telecommunications sector, particularly involving online safety, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Sabah & Sarawak

Mother of Sarawak Deputy Premier passes away

KUCHING: Puan Sri Lim Su Kheng, mother of Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, passed away on Monday (Nov 17) aged 83.

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Govt looks to rehab to ease prison overcrowding

PRISONS in Malaysia are currently holding more than 84,000 inmates, exceeding the maximum capacity of 76,000, says Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.

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Selangor bolsters cybersecurity with AI and new systems

SHAH ALAM: Selangor is strengthening its threat monitoring and detection system through the use of AI capabilities to bolster the state's cybersecurity defence.

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New toll system requires three law amendments

THREE laws under the Works Ministry will be amended next year to enable highway concessionaires to implement the multi-lane fast flow (MLFF) toll collection system, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan (pic).

Sabah & Sarawak

Silam’s PKR man pulls out to avoid fight of friends

KOTA KINABALU: The unity government has evaded a major clash in Silam with the withdrawal of Pakatan Harapan candidate Abdul Halim Sidek Gulam Hassan.

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Johor working to address shortage of 1,700 nurses

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor is facing a shortage of around 1,700 nurses, a gap the state government describes as a challenge but not a crisis.

Sabah & Sarawak

Familiar faces likely to get the votes in multi-cornered fights

KOTA KINABALU: Familiar faces and candidates with strong grassroots tend to benefit in multi-­cornered fights, say analysts.

Sabah & Sarawak

GRS promises wealth fund

KOTA KINABALU: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is promising a special Sabah Sovereign Wealth Fund and targeting annual state revenue of RM10bil by 2030, if it remains in government.

Sabah & Sarawak

New Sabah party PIS aims to address local issues

SANDAKAN: While political chats have largely centred on heavyweights such as Barisan Nasional, Pakatan Harapan, Gabungan Rakyat Sabah and Warisan, a small but ambitious Sabah-based party, fielding candidates in 72 of the state's 73 seats, is quietly working to make its mark.

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Najib, son fail to stay bankruptcy proceedings

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court dismissed an appeal by former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his son Datuk Mohd Nazifuddin to stay bankruptcy proceedings against them.

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Villagers glad access road is fixed

RESIDENTS of a village in Tanjung Sepat, Selangor, are relieved to finally have proper road access to their homes again after 15 years, Makkal Osai reported.

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Fans hardly recognise Eason after his new hair cut

SUPERSTAR Eason Chan, who recently wrapped up his Fear and Dreams World Tour, was spotted sporting a fresh new hairstyle while watching a tennis match in Hong Kong, China Press reported.

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Left red-faced after groom ditches akad nikah

WHAT was supposed to be a joyful solemnisation ceremony (akad nikah) for a single mother turned into heartbreak when the bridegroom failed to show up, Kosmo! Online reported.

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Quality childcare a costly challenge

PETALING JAYA: Urban parents want safe, high-quality childcare, but rising costs and limited options are forcing tough choices.

Sabah & Sarawak

‘Packed races show growing discontent’

SANDAKAN: The surge in multi-­cornered contests across Sabah shows the voters' dissatisfaction with the state government, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin claims.