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Sabah to hold crucial state election amid shifting political tides

Voters head to the polls in PRN17 as national alliances face pressure and Sabah's future within a changing federation hangs in the balance

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MoE: Sixty minutes for weekly character education programme in schools from 2027

New curriculum will allocate dedicated class time to instil values, ethics and positive behaviour among students across all levels

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Johor targets open vape sales in malls despite statewide ban

Authorities seize nearly 2,000 vape products in city mall raid as state steps up enforcement ahead of Malaysia’s proposed 2026 nationwide ban

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Total ban on vape not the right solution, says Teresa Kok

A total ban will not stop the use of vape, but will instead encourage smuggling and strengthen the black market

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EC: No to postal voting for Sabahans outside the state, for now

Voters from Sabah living in Peninsular Malaysia must return to the state to vote in the 29 November polls, as no postal voting provisions have been confirmed fo...

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Ringgit strengthens against U.S. dollar amid expectations of imminent Fed rate cut

The national currency opened higher on Friday as weakening US economic indicators and global risk aversion weighed on the greenback

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Man arrested for charity scam using fake Islamic department letterhead in Penang

A foreign national was detained after allegedly using a forged letter claiming to be signed by the Director of the Penang Islamic Religious Affairs Department (...

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Malaysia sees 11.1% surge in crime, driven by property offences and assaults

Latest data from DOSM reveals a sharp rise in crime cases in 2024, despite declines in homicides and robbery

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SK Meru special ed student dies from influenza A

North Klang police chief ACP S. Vijaya Rao said police received a report about the incident involving the child just before dawn.

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14-year-old boy detained for alleged sexual assault of schoolgirl

Sabak Bernam district police chief Supt Md Yusoff Ahmad said the incident, involving a 15-year-old victim, allegedly took place during recess at about 9.30 am.

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Authorities tighten enforcement as misuse of social visit pass by China nationals remain low

Over 3.4 million Chinese visitors entered Malaysia by end-September, with only a small fraction found violating immigration laws

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Budget 2026: Zahid vows stronger rural investment to boost infrastructure

DPM says the RM12.4 billion allocation for the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development will be used to address core challenges faced by rural communities — f...

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Fatal schoolgirl stabbing a product of layered emotional, social, and psychological fractures - Expert

While social media does play a role in shaping youth behaviour, the evidence so far is not strong enough to prove direct causation, Dr Geshina says