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US-Iran war escalates as Washington expands strikes, Tehran threatens regional infrastructure

Tensions surge over the Strait of Hormuz as Iran warns that any attack on its infrastructure would trigger retaliatory strikes across the Gulf region, raising f...

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Penang: Greater efforts needed to record historical events, says nonagenarian

Despite Penang's standing as a small island off the Straits of Malacca, it has punched above its weight since it began as a trading outpost in 1786

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Plenitude unveils 712-unit serviced apartment project in Johor Bahru’s Taman Desa Tebrau

Tebrau has emerged as one of Johor Bahru’s key residential and commercial corridors, supported by established amenities and access routes connecting the area to...

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Penang: Eurasian association mourns sudden loss of its president

During his term, Pedley united the Eurasians from all walks of life through events like Easter and Merdeka gatherings, New Year's Eve dinner and dances.

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PAS president claims DAP drove PH to Islamophobia-exploiting narratives

Hadi alleges that DAP was behind the narrative stating they are willing to become silent devils towards obvious wrongdoing, including economic misconduct that b...

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Type 2 diabetes detected in Malaysians as young as 14, Health Minister warns

Health Ministry intensifies efforts to combat the country's growing burden of non-communicable diseases

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PAC pushes for cooking oil price liberalisation as subsidy leakages hit RM10.8 billion

The committee warns that the current blanket subsidy framework results in excessive allocations, leakages and billions of ringgit failing to benefit intended re...

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Two alleged loan shark runners jailed 18 months, fined RM20k each for harassing borrowers

The two men pleaded guilty to splashing paint on borrowers' property and issuing threats in separate incidents in Sungai Petani

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Govt to pilot MediAsas this month as RESET strategy targets rising private healthcare costs

A long-term RESET strategy aims to curb private healthcare inflation, making medical coverage more affordable and ensuring fairer protection for policyholders

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Muhyiddin trial: 'I was directed to prepare RM800k in cheques for Bersatu' - finance manager

The prosecution witness tells the court that she was informed the payments were linked to the Jana Wibawa project awarded to the company

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Aminuddin denies abandoning Sikamat

Aminuddin says his decision to contest Linggi is driven by a desire to serve a new constituency and strengthen Pakatan Harapan's electoral prospects

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Govt boosts El Nino preparations with drought-resistant rice research to protect food security

Measures include strategic water management, smart irrigation systems and the development of climate-resilient rice varieties