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May 13, 1969 riots: A sense of loss never to be forgotten

The riots stand as a most severe episode of ethnic violence, leaving hundreds dead, thousands displaced and a legacy that reshaped national politics, economic p...

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Home Minister refutes claims of irregular citizenship approvals

Saifuddin strongly refutes allegations that he granted citizenship to Chinese nationals arbitrarily, describing the claims as defamatory, politically motivated...

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SB claims and due diligence failures raise fresh questions over Bestinet deal, says Charles Santiago

In the second part of his three-part series, Santiago sharpened his critique of the deal involving Bestinet, arguing that the latest disclosures point to troubl...

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Trump’s need to counter advanced strategic threats to cost US$1.2 trillion - CBO

The proposed “Golden Dome” missile defence system could cost as much as US$1.2 trillion over two decades underscoring the scale of ambition behind the space-bas...

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Allegations of organised nightlife network by ‘Mr A’ in Langkawi raises safety concerns

A confidential source alleges the existence of a structured network operating within Langkawi’s nightlife scene, raising concerns over enforcement influence, pu...

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Manhunt underway after teenager escapes 3-hour sexual torture ordeal in Bukit Kemuning

Police launch a search for a male suspect after a 14-year-old boy was lured into a high-rise apartment under the guise of a mobile data offer before being bound...

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Disabled woman dies in early-morning fire in Parit Buntar; elderly mother injured

A 48-year-old disabled woman was killed and her 71-year-old mother injured in a pre-dawn fire that destroyed a two-storey house in Bagan Tiang, Parit Buntar

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Penang on track to ensure the best for the aged

State executive councillor in charge of welfare, Lim Siew Khim Lim (Sungai Pinang - PH), said the progress was measured based on the framework spelt out by the...

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Revamp household income classification model, urge experts

Observers urge the government to adopt a more comprehensive, data-driven household classification system that goes beyond the traditional B40, M40 and T20 frame...

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Ringgit opens higher against greenback and major currencies ahead of key GDP data

The local note appears to be fairly stable with expectations of steady economic growth supporting sentiment despite a stronger US dollar environment

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4.6-magnitude earthquake strikes near Iran’s capital east of Tehran

A moderate earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale has struck near Pardis, east of Tehran, with tremors felt across parts of the Iranian capital and surro...

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Masidi appointed GRS deputy chairman

GRS Deputy Secretary-General Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, who is also the Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, has been appointed GRS Secretary-General, re...