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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.

Nation

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.

Nation

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.

Nation

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.

Nation

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.

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No MyKad misuse in redeeming govt aid so far, says Fahmi

NIBONG TEBAL: There have been no reports so far of any misuse of MyKad in redeeming government financial aid distributed through the national identification card, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

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Kuantan kite fest draws in over 20,000 local, foreign visitors

KUANTAN: More than 20,000 local and international visitors showed up at Pantai Sepat here for the 2025 Kuantan International Kite Festival that began on Sept 11 and ends Monday (Sept 15).

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Express bus with 39 passengers loses control, crashes into three vehicles on KL-Karak Highway

BENTONG: An express bus carrying 39 passengers is believed to have lost control before colliding with three other vehicles in an accident at KM47 of the Kuala Lumpur–Karak Highway on Friday (Sept 12).

Cambodia

Malaysia hosts Asean-flavoured bazaar to showcase cultural diversity in Phnom Penh event

The Asean Bazaar 2025, hosted by the Malaysian Embassy in Cambodia, showcased how culinary delights can unite this diverse region.

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Bukit Aman confirms report from four politicians over AI lewd video blackmail

PETALING JAYA: Bukit Aman has received reports from four politicians over blackmail attempts using artificial intelligence (AI) generated lewd videos.

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Anwar leaves for Doha to attend emergency Arab-Islamic summit

SUBANG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim departed for Doha, Qatar on Sunday (Sept 14) night to attend the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit scheduled for Monday (Sept 15) in the Qatari capital.

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AGC confirms receiving full investigation report in probe into ex-PM

KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has confirmed receiving the full investigation report regarding cash seized and linked to former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and his political secretary Datuk Anuar Mohd Yunus.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah power outages to be restored in two days, CM told

KOTA KINABALU: Power outages in parts of Sabah are expected to be restored within two days, the Chief Minister was told.

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Ministry studying legal amendments to strengthen child protection, says Nancy Shukri

KUCHING: The Women, Family, and Community Development Ministry is reviewing the existing laws to enhance the protection of children against sexual crimes, particularly in relation to social media and online applications.

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Another 4.0 CGPA student fails to get spot under UPU, says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: A Matriculation top scorer is devastated after failing to secure her lifelong ambition to study law despite scoring perfect results both academically and in extra-curricular activities.

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Malaysia positioned as consequential middle power, says analyst

SINGAPORE: Malaysia's combination of fortune in the form of natural resources and its own efforts through policies and diplomacy has positioned the country to emerge as a consequential middle power, according to political analyst James Chai.