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Zetrix says finalising outstanding amount owed to JPJ after Loke reveals RM314m arrears

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 6): Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) said the exact amount it owes the Road Transport Department (JPJ) is still being finalised between the two parties, a day after Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the company had accumulated RM314 million in unpaid remittances. It said … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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Updated about 16 hours ago First seen 4 days ago
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Anwar hints at Budget 2027 help for hungry university students, urges youth to lead now

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today hinted that Budget 2027 could include measures to help university students struggling to afford food, saying the government was already looking into the issue. Addressing thousands of youths at the Youth Economic Forum (YEF) 2026 … Read at Malay Mail

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Updated about 14 hours ago First seen about 15 hours ago
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Altantuya's father seeks mandamus order over unfinished probe into Azilah’s affidavits

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THE Kuala Lumpur High Court on Tuesday postponed the hearing of the judicial review application filed by Dr Shaariibuu Setev, the father of slain Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu, to January 12 next year following a request by the respondents to file an affidavit-in-reply. Counsel Sangeet Kaur … Read at The Vibes

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Updated about 10 hours ago First seen about 16 hours ago
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Citing FAM citizenship scandal and vague clauses, MPs raise abuse fears as sports bill passes

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PARLIAMENT | The Dewan Rakyat has passed amendments to the Sports Development Act 1997, giving the sports minister broader enforcement powers against sports bod … Read at Malaysiakini

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Updated about 13 hours ago First seen 2 days ago
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LCS project delayed by 7.55 per cent; Guan Eng again questions Zahid's role

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THE RM11.22 billion Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project continues to face delays, with overall progress lagging by 7.55 per cent as of June 25, reigniting questions regarding the procurement process. Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng stated that this latest development also brings to mind the controversy … Read at The Vibes

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Updated about 10 hours ago First seen 4 days ago
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Motivational speaker under police investigation over alleged child sexual harassment in Perlis

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KANGAR, Oct 3 — Police received a report on September 26 regarding an allegation of sexual harassment of a child by a motivational speaker. Perlis police chief DCP Hamzah Hashim said the report was lodged at 2.09am and the case is being investigated under Section 12 of the Sexual Offences Against … Read at Malay Mail

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Updated about 15 hours ago First seen 1 day ago
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PTPTN loan arrears hit RM10.7b as at Aug 31 — minister

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 6): Outstanding repayments for loans issued by the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), the country's main tertiary education loan provider, stood at RM10.7 billion as at Aug 31. The arrears involving 1.16 million borrowers were disclosed by Higher Education … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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Updated about 23 hours ago First seen 1 day ago
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E-Jamin operated without formal govt contract for five years, PAC finds

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — The e-Jamin system, used in 192 courts nationwide, has operated for five years since 2020 without a formal contract between the government and its operator, Dapat Vista Sdn Bhd, due to an initial interpretation that it was merely a commercial transaction. Public Accounts … Read at Malay Mail

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Updated about 15 hours ago First seen about 19 hours ago
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Chong lodges MACC report on ministry’s RM2.1bil over-expenditure

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Kampar MP Chong Zhemin (second from left) and other DAP MPs at the Kuala Lumpur MACC office to lodge a report over a RM2.1 billion discrepancy between approved allocations and expenditure by the rural and regional development ministry. PETALING JAYA: Kampar MP Chong Zhemin lodged a report with the … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Updated about 17 hours ago First seen 5 days ago
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Families of Malaysians missing in Nepal seek meeting with AGC, BNM

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Of the 55 Malaysians initially reported missing after floods and debris flows struck Nepal on Aug 26, one has since returned to Malaysia. (EPA Images pic) PETALING JAYA: The families of the 54 Malaysians still missing after the Nepal floods have called for meetings with Bank Negara Malaysia and the … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Updated about 23 hours ago First seen 1 day ago
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High Court rejects Bar bid to challenge Ahmad Terrirudin’s JAC appointment

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — The High Court today dismissed the Malaysian Bar’s application for leave to commence judicial review proceedings challenging the appointment of Federal Court judge Ahmad Terrirudin Salleh to the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC), according to a report by Free Malaysia … Read at Malay Mail

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Updated about 9 hours ago First seen 5 days ago
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Sepang draws record 261,000 spectators

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A total of 103,000 fans attended Sunday’s F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix race at the Sepang International Circuit. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 261,000 spectators attended the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix race weekend at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC), setting a new attendance … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Updated about 14 hours ago First seen 4 days ago
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Negeri Sembilan joins Johor on unhealthy air list as haze lingers

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — A total of eight locations recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in the unhealthy category as of 4pm today. According to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, five areas in Johor were affected, involving Segamat (156), Batu Pahat (155), … Read at Malay Mail

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After Yong Peng murder, MB says Johor govt ready to help upgrade school security

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Johor menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi visiting the family of Irene Sofiya Khairoul Faisal at Kampung Parit Selamat today. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: The Johor government is ready to help schools in the state strengthen security measures and prevent similar incidents following the murder of a Form … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Updated about 12 hours ago First seen about 14 hours ago
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Sport: Budget 2027: PCM Seeks RM15 Mln Allocation To Boost Para Sports Development

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The Paralympic Council of Malaysia (PCM) hopes the government will allocate RM15 million under Budget 2027 for the development of para sports, including nurturing new talent and empowering national para sports associations. PCM president Datuk Seri Megat D. … Read at Bernama

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Updated about 12 hours ago First seen about 15 hours ago
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Fishmonger fined RM5,000 for peeping at neighbour in shower

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KUALA KRAI, Oct 6 — The Magistrate’s Court here today fined a fishmonger RM5,000 after he pleaded guilty to peeping at his neighbour’s wife last month. Magistrate Rais Imran Hamid also ordered Tuan Ahmad Farid Tuan Mat, 36, to serve nine months in prison if he fails to pay the fine. The man was … Read at Malay Mail

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Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes waters off Sandakan

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KOTA KINABALU (Oct 6): A moderate earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale struck the waters off Sandakan at 9.11pm on Tuesday. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in a statement, said the earthquake was detected at coordinates 4.9 degrees North and 118.7 degrees East, at a … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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Updated about 8 hours ago First seen about 16 hours ago
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Laos seizes 521kg of crystal meth from private jet arriving from Malaysia

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PHNOM PENH, Oct 6 — Lao police have seized 521 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine from a private jet reported to have arrived from Malaysia at Luang Prabang International Airport, with 13 people detained in connection with the case. The Vientiane Times, citing Lao Security Newspaper, reported … Read at Malay Mail

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Updated about 15 hours ago First seen about 18 hours ago
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Govt to overhaul airport security, investigates leaked KLIA CCTV footage

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THE Home Ministry and the Transport Ministry will implement four immediate security measures over the next six months to reinforce national airport security, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail told the Dewan Rakyat today. Replying to a question from Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan … Read at The Vibes

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Updated about 7 hours ago First seen about 9 hours ago
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Govt scraps national harmony commission plan

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The national unity ministry revived the national harmony commission proposal in April, citing a 'rise in unity-related polemics that threaten national harmony'. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The national unity ministry has decided not to proceed with setting up a national harmony commission, after … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Updated about 14 hours ago First seen about 18 hours ago
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ECRL fare announcement expected this month, ticket sales in November

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 6): Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) expects East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) fares to be announced this month, with ticket sales targeted to begin in November ahead of commercial operations in mid-December. MRL chief executive officer Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak said the Transport … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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Updated about 17 hours ago First seen 1 day ago
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Immigration D-G says Myanmar repatriations will continue beyond initial 5,000

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PUTRAJAYA, Oct 6 — The repatriation of Myanmar refugees will continue once the 5,000 individuals agreed upon by the Myanmar government have been sent home, said Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban. Speaking at a press conference on a special operation here today, Zakaria said 1,476 … Read at Malay Mail

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Updated about 17 hours ago First seen 2 days ago
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2027 Budget to be tabled at 3.30pm this Friday, brought forward from 4pm

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — The 2027 Budget, which will be tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in the Dewan Rakyat this Friday, has been brought forward to 3.30pm. The matter was announced by Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat Datuk Seri Dr Ramli Mohd Nor. He said a notification letter … Read at Malay Mail

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Updated about 14 hours ago First seen 1 day ago
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AGC to review evidence in KLIA altercation involving Border Control Chief

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ATTORNEY General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar has confirmed receiving the police investigation paper concerning the incident at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1, assuring that all compiled evidence will undergo detailed scrutiny. "The Attorney General’s Chambers will examine every … Read at The Vibes

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Updated about 18 hours ago First seen 2 days ago
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Bersatu acted in ‘bad faith’ to cripple Perikatan before Melaka polls, Takiyuddin claims in court filing

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — Perikatan Nasional (PN) secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan has accused Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia of deliberately trying to “cripple” the coalition ahead of the Melaka state election by lodging a complaint with the Registrar of Societies (RoS). The allegation … Read at Malay Mail

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Updated about 11 hours ago First seen 1 day ago
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Tabung Haji's new, existing investments positive following transformation process, says minister

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 5): Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) new and existing investments have shown positive results following the transformation and strengthening of governance processes, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan. This development is reflected, … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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Updated about 18 hours ago First seen about 20 hours ago
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PM: 10,000 Myanmar detainees repatriated since January 2026

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 6): A total of 10,000 Myanmar detainees have been repatriated to their home country since January this year via air and sea routes, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the repatriation was carried out following direct negotiations and efforts between the … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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Updated about 13 hours ago First seen 2 days ago
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Number of haze-hit areas rises in central, south of peninsula

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Klang Valley was enveloped in haze, with APIs of 166 reported in Putrajaya, 163 in Cheras, and 163 in Johan Setia. PETALING JAYA: The ongoing haze over West Malaysia worsened this evening, with the number of areas recording unhealthy air quality climbing to 30 from 23 this morning. Johor remained … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Updated about 11 hours ago First seen about 16 hours ago
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GRS can win 14 to 15 Sabah parliamentary seats, says Armizan

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GRS secretary-general Armizan Mohd Ali said the coalition would seek to retain support in seats it already holds, while making inroads in areas it believes are winnable, at the next general election. PETALING JAYA: Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) can win between 14 and 15 parliamentary seats based on a … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Updated about 10 hours ago First seen about 11 hours ago
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Hannah: 88 more open-space lots gazetted in KL, bringing total to 582

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 6): A total of 88 open-space lots in the federal capital have been gazetted in the first nine months of this year, bringing the number of legally protected lots to 582, covering 476.17 hectares. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said the … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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