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It's Wani Kayrie - the singer with a golden heart and also the new rocking star in Malaysian music

Sabahan lass dubbed the new-gen vocal star continues to impress music pundits, this time with her first EP 'W2K' and also the ballad 'Biarkan'.

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Over 200 animal lovers hold candlelight vigil for 30 dogs put to sleep in Lahat

IPOH: Over 200 animal lovers braved the rain at Ipoh Padang for a candlelight vigil for 30 dogs that were put to sleep (PTS) at the animal pound centre in Lahat on Monday (July 21).

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Tun Ramli pledges to engage directly with the people of Penang, not just as a state symbol

GEORGE TOWN: The Governor of Penang, His Excellency Tun Ramli Ngah Talib, has pledged his commitment to engaging directly with the people, in line with his role as a symbol of unity and a bridge between leaders and communities.

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Can the rakyat shape Malaysia’s digital privacy rules?

PETALING JAYA: Isn't it better to help shape the rules protecting your data than to learn about them only after they're decided behind closed doors?

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Malaysia not taking Thailand-Cambodia conflict lightly, says PM Anwar

ALOR SETAR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the government is not taking lightly the ongoing conflict between Thailand and Cambodia and its impact on Malaysia.

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MetMalaysia issues level one hot weather alert for Sabah, Sarawak areas

KUALA LUMPUR: Eight areas, four each in Sabah and Sarawak, have recorded level one (alert) hot weather conditions as of 4pm on Friday (July 25).

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Art museum owner fined RM300,000 for illegally possessing wildlife parts

KUALA LUMPUR: An art museum owner was fined RM300,000 by the Sessions Court here on Friday (July 25) for possessing various protected wildlife parts without a licence or special permit last year.

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July 26 rally to highlight people's economic hardship, says Perikatan

PETALING JAYA: Perikatan Nasional fully supports the 'Himpunan Turun Anwar' rally, saying it is meant to free the rakyat from economic hardships and the current administration's tyranny.

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Thailand, Cambodia agree to ceasefire, says PM Anwar

JITRA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (July 25) said that Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a ceasefire and to withdraw their troops from the border.

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NHMS 2025 survey to focus on elderly health, runs from July 22 to Sept 21

SEREMBAN: The Public Health Institute is conducting the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2025 from July 22 to Sept 21, focusing on the health of Malaysians aged 60 and above, Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni says.

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Drones, ground patrols deployed nationwide to curb open burning

PUTRAJAYA: The Environment Department (DOE) says it has carried out 4,184 ground patrols and 645 drone flights this year so far to check for open burning activities that may contribute to haze.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah sets sail towards recognition as a premier sailing destination

KOTA KINABALU: With its scenic coastline, crystal-clear waters and rich natural beauty, Sabah is poised to become a premier sailing destination.

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YelaoShr’s franchise leap marks new chapter in Malaysia’s early childhood education

MALAYSIA'S education sector reached a meaningful turning point today as YelaoShr marked its transition into a licensed franchise brand through the onboarding of 66 new franchisees from across the country.

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Insulted and disappointed: We dived into muddy waters over 10 times, says Bomba officer

PETALING JAYA: Fire and Rescue Department personnel dived into a muddy river in Johor more than 10 times in hopes of finding a missing person.

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Zafrul, Farhash Wafa, Chong Wei among recipients of Penang state honours this year

GEORGE TOWN: Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz heads the list of 1,530 recipients of state awards, honours and medals in conjunction with the 84th birthday of Governor of Penang, Tun Ramli Ngah Talib, on Saturday (July 26).

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Admin assistant claims trial to insulting modesty of female intern

KUALA LUMPUR: A 37-year-old administrative assistant at a government department pleaded not guilty in the Magistrates' Court here Friday (July 25) to a charge of insulting the modesty of a female student undergoing industrial training, three months ago.

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Low water pressure issues unacceptable, says Penang MCA

GEORGE TOWN: Penang MCA has urged the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) to resolve the persistent low water pressure issues affecting thousands of residents in South Seberang Perai, Central Seberang Perai and parts of the island.

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Thai-Cambodia conflict: Wisma Putra told to provide updates on potential ceasefire, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed Wisma Putra to monitor developments in the escalating border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia following positive signals from both countries regarding the possibility of a ceasefire.

Sabah & Sarawak

Time for laws that treat bullying and cover-ups as crimes, says Sabah Wanita Umno chief

KOTA KINABALU: A Sabah Umno leader has called for an anti-bullying law following the death of a student from a religious school in Papar near here.

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Wan Suraya's appointment as Auditor-General is constitutionally valid, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: The appointment of Datuk Seri Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi as Auditor-General is lawful and does not contravene the Federal Constitution, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.