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The Star:

12MP: Carbon-neutral commitment to attract foreign investment, tackle climate change issues, says Tuan Ibrahim

PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): Malaysia's commitment to be a carbon-neutral country as early as 2050 has the potential to attract foreign investment and show the country's commitment in tackling climate change, says Environment and Water Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.

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Malay Mail:

Covid-19: Health Ministry to allow fully vaccinated husbands to accompany wives in labour room, says Khairy

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Husbands who are fully vaccinated for Covid-19 will be allowed to accompany their wives during childbirth in the delivery room, said Health Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin He sai...

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Malay Mail:

Covid: Malaysia’s cumulative recoveries exceed 2m

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Malaysia’s cumulative Covid-19 recoveries have exceeded the two million mark with 2,005,942 cases since the pandemic hit the country.

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Malay Mail:

Covid-19: Few parents still hesitant to get their children vaccinated, says deputy education minister

SEREMBAN, Sept 27 — A few parents are still not ready to allow their schoolgoing adolescent children to be vaccinated against covid-19, said Deputy Education Minister I Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon.

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Malay Mail:

No probe launched into funds allegedly stolen from Tabung Haji, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — No investigation papers have been opened over funds allegedly stolen from Tabung Haji involving the board’s top management, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

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The Star:

Special adviser to help facilitate aid to Afghanistan, says Saifuddin

KUALA LUMPUR: A special adviser to the Foreign Minister on Afghanistan has been appointed to provide information and facilitate humanitarian aid to the troubled country.

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The Star:

No changes to regulations relating to colour of school buses, says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: Existing regulations on school buses' colours and markings remained the same, as no changes were introduced by the Road Transport Department (JPJ), says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Malay Mail:

Baby dies after woman accidentally gives birth in toilet

SHAH ALAM, Sept 27 — A new-born baby boy died after he fell into a toilet bowl upon delivery at a house at Parit 7 Sekinchan this evening.

The Star:

Six friends fined for crossing state borders

KUALA TERENGGANU: With Langkawi the only tourism bubble for now, no interstate travel is permitted for other holiday destinations.

The Star:

‘Transgenders should change appearance to enter mosques’

GEORGE TOWN: “Mukhannath” or transgenders should change their appearance if they want to be in mosques or surau so that they do not look odd and avoid stirring uncomfortable feelings among other worshippers, says the Penang Mufti.

The Star:

JPJ aims to clear driving test backlog by year end

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is aiming to clear the backlog of driving tests involving 462,124 candidates at 232 driving institutes nationwide before the end of the year.

The Star:

Socso: RM11.9mil paid to those infected at workplaces

PENDANG: Socso has paid over RM11.19mil in compensation to employees infected with Covid-19 at workplaces involving 15,036 cases as of Sept 18.

The Star:

Kudat MMEA seizes fish bombs in abandoned sampan in Pulau Banggi waters

KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) seized an abandoned sampan with seven fish bomb bottles inside in Sabah's northern waters near Pulau Banggi off Kudat.

The Star:

Khairy: Practise healthy lifestyles to prepare for endemic

PETALING JAYA: Staying healthy is key to recovering from the pandemic, as the country prepares to reopen its socio-economic activities, says Khairy Jamaluddin.

Malay Mail:

NSC: EMCO in three Felda schemes in Pahang, four Orang Asli villages in Perak from Wednesday

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Three Felda schemes in Bera, Pahang and four Seri Makmur Orang Asli villages, Tanjung Rambutan in Perak will be under the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) from Wednesda...

Malay Mail:

Sarawak says southern zone to move to Phase Three of recovery plan on Oct 1

KUCHING, Sept 27 — The southern zone of Sarawak will transit from Phase Two to Phase Three of the National Recovery Plan (NRP), from October 1, the state Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) secreta...

The Star:

12MP: Focus on improving transport sector will attract foreign investments, says MyHSR Corp CEO

PETALING JAYA: The proposed improvements to the transport sector outlined in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) have been welcomed by MyHSR Corporation Sdn Bhd (MyHSR Corp), which said the measures are all on the right track.

Malay Mail:

Covid-19 vaccination for 12- to 15-year-olds starts in Penang this Wednesday, says CM

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 27 — Covid-19 vaccination for children between the ages of 12 and 15 will start this Wednesday, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

The Star:

Cult leader calls on followers to repent, return to true teachings of Islam

SHAH ALAM (Bernama): The head of the religious cult Perjalanan Mimpi Yang Terakhir (PMYT), Masitah Ab Jalar, who announced her declaration of repentance (Istitabah) on Monday (Sept 27), has called on her followers to repent and return to the true teachings of Islam.

Malay Mail:

Dr Adham: Mosti targets RM100 million allocation for Malaysia Grand Challenge next year

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) is targeting RM100 million allocation next year to fund implementation of various projects under the Malaysia Grand...

Malay Mail:

Johor cops bust online gambling syndicate, seven arrested during raids

JOHOR BARU, Sept 27 — Johor police have crippled an online gambling syndicate’s call centre, which have raked in about RM2.4 million in profits since being active in the last four months.

The Star:

Macau scams involving losses of RM57mil reported from Jan 1 to Sept 15 this year, says Bukit Aman

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The police have recorded 1,421 Macau scam cases through telephone calls nationwide, from Jan 1 to Sept15 this year, involving losses of RM57,372,102.

Malay Mail:

Cops detain Indonesian man, seize drugs worth RM1.74m in Bagan Datuk

IPOH, Sept 27 — Police detained an Indonesian man and seized syabu worth RM1.74 million by the roadside at Bagan Lipas Laut, Rungkup in Bagan Datuk yesterday.

The Star:

Covid-19: Govt considering new controlled price for self-test kits by year-end

KUALA TERENGGANU (Bernama): The government is considering a new controlled price for Covid-19 self-test kits that will be released earlier than the expected date in December, says Deputy Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Rosol Wahid.

The Star:

Digital economy has potential for new industries, says Annuar Musa

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The digital economy has the potential to be the key driver in developing new industries and areas of growth in the Asean region as it has become an important element in everyone's daily life, says Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa.

The Star:

Over 100 ships detained by Johor MMEA for anchoring illegally

JOHOR BARU: More than a hundred vessels have been detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in eastern Johor for anchoring illegally, and a majority of them were detected during Ops Jangkar Haram.

The Star:

Chinese men with a penchant for making wau

KUALA LUMPUR: They are wowed by the wau.

The Star:

Woman loses RM53,000 in phone scam in Penang

KEPALA BATAS (Bernama): A private sector worker lost RM53,000 after falling victim to a Macau scam syndicate on Friday (Sept 24).

Malay Mail:

EMCO at two localities in Pahang from Tuesday, says NSC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — Two localities in Pahang involving Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Mai, Jerantut and Kampung Inoi, Rompin (Orang Asli Pinggiran village) will be come under enhanced movement contro...

Malay Mail:

Senior education minister: Teachers refusing Covid-19 vaccination may be transferred if teaching and learning process of students affected

LANGKAWI, Sept 26 — Teachers who refuse to be vaccinated against Covid-19 may be transferred elsewhere if their actions cause the Teaching and Learning (PdP) process of students to be affected.

Malay Mail:

Cops nab trio to assist in Penang murder probe

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 26 — Police have arrested three local men to assist in the investigation into a case of a man who was found dead after allegedly being assaulted by his friend in front of a shop in...

The Star:

Focus on business-friendly policies and not bumiputra equity requirement, Finance Ministry urged

KUCHING: The Finance Ministry should focus on business-friendly policies to help the nation's economy recover instead of imposing the 51% bumiputra equity requirement for freight forwarding companies, says the Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP).

The Star:

Covid-19: Ensure dissemination of accurate information on NRP, endemic phase, says Annuar

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): All parties, including social media influencers, must help ensure delivery of accurate information on the implementation of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) during the country's transition to the endemic phase of Covid-19, said Tan Sri Annuar Musa.

The Star:

DOSH orders owner of Kelantan mine to stop ore processing after fatal accident

KOTA BHARU (Bernama): The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) in Kelantan has ordered the owner of a mine in Felda Aring 5, Gua Musang to stop all ore processing operations following a fatal accident involving a worker last Thursday.

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Malay Mail:

Trip to New Zealand: Former deputy FT minister Santhara Kumar files defamation suit against Batu MP

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Segamat MP Datuk Seri Santhara Kumar has filed a suit against Batu MP P. Prabkaran for allegedly uttering defamatory words in connection with the former deputy federal territ...

Malay Mail:

In Kuala Lumpur, teacher loses over RM57,000 to scammer

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — A home coaching teacher at a private institution suffered a loss of RM57,850 after divulging information on his bank account and the Transaction Activation Code (TAC) to a th...

The Star:

Khairy: Practise healthy lifestyles to prepare for endemic

PETALING JAYA: Staying healthy is key to recovering from the pandemic, as the country prepares to reopen its socio-economic activities, says Khairy Jamaluddin.

The Star:

12MP: Carbon-neutral commitment to attract foreign investment, tackle climate change issues, says Tuan Ibrahim

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The Star:

No changes to regulations relating to colour of school buses, says Dr Wee

PETALING JAYA: Existing regulations on school buses' colours and markings remained the same, as no changes were introduced by the Road Transport Department (JPJ), says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Malay Mail:

Recovery Council chairman: Interstate travel expected to be permitted from October

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 27 — Interstate travel is expected to be allowed from next month based on data after 90 per cent of Malaysia’s adult population have been fully vaccinated, says National Recovery C...

Malay Mail:

Trial for businessman’s suit over payment involving solar project to begin in December 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The trial of a businessman’s suit against his business partner and former managing director of Jepak Holdings Sdn Bhd over payment in relation to the hybrid solar projects ...

Malay Mail:

NSC: EMCO in three Felda schemes in Pahang, four Orang Asli villages in Perak from Wednesday

The Star:

Three die, two suffer serious injuries in Johor car crash

JOHOR BARU: Three men died while two others sustained serious injuries when their car was involved in a road accident along Jalan Rumbia 3 in Taman Daya here.

The Star:

Analysis: Experts see new normal as more online, possibly more isolated future

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): A future of continuous masking, testing regularly for Covid-19 and quarantining at home when necessary while life goes on, as outlined by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, is almost upon us.

Malay Mail:

Baby dies after woman accidentally gives birth in toilet

SHAH ALAM, Sept 27 — A new-born baby boy died after he fell into a toilet bowl upon delivery at a house at Parit 7 Sekinchan this evening.

Malay Mail:

Kapit MP says welcomes federal govt’s commitment to resolve issues relating to Malaysia Agreement 1963

KUCHING, Sept 27 — Kapit Member of Parliament Datuk Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi today said he welcomed a commitment by the federal government to resolve issues relating to the demands by Sarawak and ...

Malay Mail:

Covid: Malaysia’s cumulative recoveries exceed 2m

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Malaysia’s cumulative Covid-19 recoveries have exceeded the two million mark with 2,005,942 cases since the pandemic hit the country.

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The Star:

Suspect made off with dodol packets, gold chain in Melaka robbery

ALOR GAJAH: A robber made away with dozens of “dodol” (palm-based confection) packets, apart from snatching a gold chain of a 54-year-old woman in Kampung Air Tanai, Ayer Pa’abas here.

The Star:

Covid-19: Over two million recoveries since pandemic began, says Health Ministry

PUTRAJAYA: More than two million people in Malaysia have recovered from Covid-19 since the pandemic began, reports the Health Ministry on Monday (Sept 27).

The Star:

Civil servants will play their part to ensure policies under 12MP are carried out, says Cuepacs

PUTRAJAYA: Civil servants are committed to ensuring plans and policies outlined under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) take off so that the people will benefit from programmes drawn up by the government.

The Star:

Kelantan police receive report on errant motorist

KOTA BHARU (Bernama): Kelantan police have confirmed receiving a report on a vehicle being driven in a dangerous manner, after a video clip went viral on Facebook on Sunday (Sept 26).

Malay Mail:

Sarawak says southern zone to move to Phase Three of recovery plan on Oct 1

Malay Mail:

12MP’s RM400b development expenditure highest in history, says Tok Pa

KUALA LUMPUR Sept 27 — The 12th Malaysia Plan’s (12MP) RM400 billion development expenditure is the highest amount ever allocated, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Ser...

The Star:

12MP: Focus on improving transport sector will attract foreign investments, says MyHSR Corp CEO

The Star:

Expectant mum goes into premature labour in restaurant toilet, baby dies

KLANG: It was an outing that turned into tragedy for a 37-year-old expectant mother, who had gone for a seafood treat at a restaurant in Sekinchan.

The Star:

Bank’s ATM damaged, suspected arrested over botched theft attempt

MELAKA: A local bank here incurred RM5,000 damages after a disabled man struck its Automated Teller Machine (ATM) with a claw hammer in a botched attempt to steal cash.

The Star:

Headmaster arrested for allegedly making a RM2,500 false claim

SEREMBAN: A headmaster has been detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for allegedly making a RM2,500 false claim.

Malay Mail:

PMO: More than 100,000 compounds issued in 2021 for Covid-19 SOP violations

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — A total of 112,671 compounds for alleged violation of Covid-19 standard operating procedures have been issued in 2021 so far, the Prime Minister’s Office revealed today.

Malay Mail:

PMO says appointments of special advisor and special envoy is vital, not waste of resources

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Appointments of politicians into posts of special envoys to specific nations and as a special advisor to the prime minister are not a waste of resources and are significant r...

Malay Mail:

Covid-19 vaccination for 12- to 15-year-olds starts in Penang this Wednesday, says CM

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 27 — Covid-19 vaccination for children between the ages of 12 and 15 will start this Wednesday, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

The Star:

Police bust drug syndicate with arrest of nine, seizure of heroin worth RM910,000

SHAH ALAM (Bernama): Police have smashed a drug trafficking syndicate with the seizure of heroin worth RM910,000 and the arrest of nine suspects in a series of raids in the Klang Valley.

The Star:

Cult leader calls on followers to repent, return to true teachings of Islam

The Star:

Eleven arrested for allegedly trespassing into forest reserve in Perak

IPOH: The state Forestry Department arrested 11 people for allegedly trespassing into a permanent forest reserve in Hulu Perak.

The Star:

Former bank relationship manager charged with CBT for buying gold bars without customer's knowledge

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): A former relationship manager at a bank has been charged at the Sessions Court here with criminal breach of trust involving RM411,442.17 belonging to a senior citizen.

The Straits Times:

S'pore navy holds 'contactless' drill with Malaysian counterpart in Malacca Strait

SINGAPORE - The Singapore and Malaysian navies have held a week-long contactless exercise in the Malacca Strait, including air defence drills and gunnery firing.

Malay Mail:

In Putrajaya, 22 political secretaries to ministers take oath of secrecy before PM

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 27 — Twenty two political secretaries to Cabinet ministers today took their oath of secrecy before Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

The Star:

Farm workers released on charge of harbouring smuggled migrants

SHAH ALAM (Bernama): The High Court here acquitted and discharged two farm workers on Monday (Sept 27) on a charge of harbouring three smuggled migrants last year.

The Star:

Sabah's Covid-19 daily cases dip to 751

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah recorded 751 new Covid-19 cases Monday (Sept 27), its lowest since July 27. says Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun.

The Star:

Teacher cheated of over RM50,000 after revealing banking details

KUALA LUMPUR: A teacher lost over RM50,000 after he inadvertently gave away his banking details to a scammer.

Malay Mail:

Mindef to implement Covid-19 immunisation cluster programme for staff, veterans

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The Defence Ministry is implementing an immunisation cluster programme to facilitate the vaccination process for its staff including veterans of the Malaysian Armed Forces (A...

The Star:

Nine Vietnamese fishermen nabbed for harvesting sea cucumbers in M’sian waters

PASIR PUTEH (Bernama): The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Kelantan arrested nine Vietnamese fishermen for encroaching into Malaysian waters to harvest sea cucumbers on Sunday (Sept 26).

The Star:

Soldier slapped with 23 years' jail, 15 lashes for raping teen daughter

KOTA KINABALU: A 38-year-old soldier was sentenced to 23 years' imprisonment and ordered to be given 15 strokes of the rotan for raping his teenage daughter three years ago.

The Star:

Sarawak Governor's 85th birthday celebrations to be held from Oct 8-10

KUCHING: The 85th birthday of Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud will be celebrated here from Oct 8-10.

The Star:

Late athlete Kandiah was a loving and caring person, says daughter-in-law

IPOH: While A. Kandiah was known as an athlete who rose to fame for running barefoot and winning three Bronze medals during the 1977 KL SEA Games, he was also adored by many, especially his family members.

Malay Mail:

Covid-19: Few parents still hesitant to get their children vaccinated, says deputy education minister

SEREMBAN, Sept 27 — A few parents are still not ready to allow their schoolgoing adolescent children to be vaccinated against covid-19, said Deputy Education Minister I Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon.

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Malay Mail:

Economic Planning Unit: Penang on track to record 5.4pc average annual growth rate under 12MP

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 27 — Penang is projected to register an average annual growth rate of 5.4 per cent for the 2021-2025 period under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), compared with 3.5 per cent during t...

The Star:

Muhyiddin: Interstate travel likely to be allowed during first half of October

PUTRAJAYA: Interstate travel will likely be allowed during the first half of October, says National Recovery Council chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

The Star:

High Court's decision to free man of dangerous driving charge upheld

PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The Court of Appeal upheld a High Court's decision on Monday (Sept 27) to acquit a technician for dangerous driving, resulting in the death of a pillion rider six years ago.

Malay Mail:

Covid-19: Health Ministry to allow fully vaccinated husbands to accompany wives in labour room, says Khairy

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Malay Mail:

Dr Adham: Mosti targets RM100 million allocation for Malaysia Grand Challenge next year

The Star:

12MP shows Federal Govt's dedication to help less developed states, says Ongkili

KOTA KINABALU: The 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) is seen as a dedication to help less developed states, especially Sabah and Sarawak, says Datuk Seri Maximus Ongkili.

The Star:

Melaka cop lodges report against Johor colleague who allegedly had an affair with his wife

JOHOR BARU: A policeman attached to the Melaka police headquarters has lodged a report against a Johor policeman, accusing him of having an affair with his wife.

The Star:

PD cops: RM60,000 in losses suffered by victims cheated by impersonators

PORT DICKSON: The next time a friend, family member or a superior calls or sends you a message on your mobile phone asking for a loan, you may want to first verify if it is really him or her before considering.

The Star:

12MP acknowledges more needs to be done to improve transport and logistics

PETALING JAYA: While all the ongoing public infrastructure projects will go on as scheduled, the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) acknowledged that much needs to be done to ensure the provision of seamless connectivity and reliability in transport and logistics.

Malay Mail:

Free water for 28,700 affected accounts in Oct and Nov, says Terengganu exco

KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 27 — Syarikat Air Terengganu Sdn Bhd (Satu) today announced bill payment exemption to 28,700 domestic consumer accounts affected in the recent water supply disruption crisis.

The Star:

Lynas allowed to postpone construction of permanent disposal facility due to legal, technical issues, Dewan Rakyat told

PETALING JAYA: Legal and technical intricacies are among the reasons why the government allowed Lynas Corp to postpone the construction of a permanent disposal facility (PDF) to next March, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

The Star:

Over 600 investors lose RM12mil in alleged forex scam

KUALA LUMPUR: An alleged forex scam syndicate is said to have swindled around RM12mil from 629 victims.

Malay Mail:

Johor cop accused of criminally enticing another officer’s wife

JOHOR BARU, Sept 27 — A policeman in Johor is in trouble with the law after his colleague from Melaka accused him of seducing his wife, and formally filed a complaint based on a controversial law th...

Malay Mail:

Johor cops bust online gambling syndicate, seven arrested during raids

JOHOR BARU, Sept 27 — Johor police have crippled an online gambling syndicate’s call centre, which have raked in about RM2.4 million in profits since being active in the last four months.

The Star:

Deputy minister: 416 construction sites ordered to shut since June for Covid-19 SOP breaches

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 416 construction sites have been ordered to cease operations since June due to failure to comply with Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP), says Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup.

The Star:

Plan introduced to help cooperatives affected by MCO 3.0, says Noh Omar

ALOR SETAR (Bernama): The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry has introduced the Cooperative Economic Recovery Intervention Plan with an allocation of RM20mil to help cooperatives affected during the movement control order (MCO) 3.0 period.

Malay Mail:

12th Malaysia Plan: Putrajaya to restructure water sector under 20-year transformation agenda

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The Water Sector Transformation 2040 (WST 2040) agenda would be introduced to set a strategic direction to ensure the water sector is a dynamic growth driver while ensuring w...

Malay Mail:

12th Malaysia Plan: Govt to introduce national policy to strengthen unity between Malaysians

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — A national policy on unity will be introduced to promote social cohesiveness and harmony as well as capitalise on diversity as an asset to strengthen national unity.

Malay Mail:

Increasing public transport ridership a priority under 12th Malaysia Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Improving transport infrastructure in providing seamless people mobility is one of the priorities given in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) 2021-2025 to contribute to the growth...

The Star:

Floods hit three Sg Siput villages, 97 evacuated

IPOH (Bernama): Heavy rain on Sunday (Sept 26) night triggered floods in three villages in Sungai Siput north of here, causing 97 villagers to be evacuated to relief centres.

The Star:

RM3,000 assistance to be given to Tourism Ministry-registered tour agencies

PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The government will channel financial assistance of RM3,000 to licensed tour agencies registered with the Tourism Ministry through the National People's Well-Being and Economic Recovery Package (Pemulih).

The Star:

Covid-19: Circuit-breaker proposal to break chain of infections needs thorough scrutiny, says deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The proposal to introduce a circuit-breaker or a total lockdown to break the chain of Covid-19 infections at certain localities will need to be fully scrutinised, says Datin Mastura Mohd Yazid.

The Star:

Pakatan should use our logo in coming GE, say PKR leaders in Pahang

KUANTAN: Pahang PKR leaders are proposing that Pakatan Harapan use the PKR logo again in the 15th General Election (GE15).

The Star:

Macau scams involving losses of RM57mil reported from Jan 1 to Sept 15 this year, says Bukit Aman

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The police have recorded 1,421 Macau scam cases through telephone calls nationwide, from Jan 1 to Sept15 this year, involving losses of RM57,372,102.

Malay Mail:

12th Malaysia Plan: Govt looking to boost graduates’ marketability, ensure opportunities for all demographic groups, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today announced several new initiatives under the 12th Malaysian Plan aimed at improving the local education system and increasi...

The Star:

Two prisoners charged with causing fellow inmate's death

KUALA TERENGGANU (Bernama): Two prisoners have been charged in the Sessions Court here with causing the death of a fellow inmate after beating him up last month.

The Star:

Covid-19: 10,959 new cases, says Health DG

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia reported 10,959 new Covid-19 cases, the Health Ministry said on Monday (Sept 27).

Malay Mail:

Public safety, security among focus in 12th Malaysia Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Measures to strengthen public safety and security for the next five years will focus on improving crime prevention efforts, combatting drug abuse and trafficking as well as c...

Malay Mail:

In Johor, three youths killed, two injured after car loses control and hits concrete fence

JOHOR BARU, Sept 27 — Three youths were killed, while two others were seriously injured after the car they were traveling in was involved in an accident along Jalan Rumbia 3 in Taman Daya here early...

Malay Mail:

Pulau Tikus market ordered to close today after Covid-19 cases detected among traders

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 27 — The Pulau Tikus market and the temporary hawker stalls outside the market have been ordered to close from today until further notice due to Covid-19 cases detected among its t...

Malay Mail:

Cops detain Indonesian man, seize drugs worth RM1.74m in Bagan Datuk

IPOH, Sept 27 — Police detained an Indonesian man and seized syabu worth RM1.74 million by the roadside at Bagan Lipas Laut, Rungkup in Bagan Datuk yesterday.

Malay Mail:

No probe launched into funds allegedly stolen from Tabung Haji, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — No investigation papers have been opened over funds allegedly stolen from Tabung Haji involving the board’s top management, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

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Malay Mail:

Johor PKR deputy chief urges state government to provide equal allocations to all assemblymen

JOHOR BARU, Sept 27 — Johor PKR deputy chief Jimmy Puah Wee Tse today urged the state government to provide equal allocations to all assemblymen, regardless if they are from the ruling coalition or ...

The Star:

12MP: Half of growth expenditure to be allocated to six least-developed states

PETALING JAYA: At least 50% of development expenditure will be allocated to six least-developed states - Sabah, Sarawak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah and Perlis.

The Star:

Red Crescent arranges for 50 jobless, homeless people to get Covid-19 vaccine jabs in JB

JOHOR BARU: Some 50 homeless and jobless individuals have received their Covid-19 vaccine at the free food distribution hub downtown.

Malay Mail:

12th Malaysia Plan: Putrajaya aiming to end hardcore poverty by 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The government aims to eliminate hardcore poverty by 2025 by focusing on 2.9 million B40 households with monthly incomes below RM4,850 in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). Accor...

Malay Mail:

Penang CM says not considering third bridge as alternative to undersea tunnel project

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 27 — Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow today said that the state government is not considering building a third bridge for Penang to replace the proposed undersea tunnel project.

The Star:

Endangered species NGO Bora bags inaugural Hornbill award, will share winnings with other finalists

KOTA KINABALU: Non-governmental organisation Bringing Back Our Rare Animals (Bora) has won the inaugural The Hornbill Award competition organised by Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM), beating five other finalists but pledging to share some of its winnings with them.

Malay Mail:

Pejuang questions why defence minister seeking China’s views over Aukus deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) today sought clarification from Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein regarding his response to Pakatan Harapan’s security comm...

Malay Mail:

Azmin: Foreign investment in Malaysia up to RM107.5b in H1 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Malaysia remains competitive in attracting foreign investors post-Covid-19 based on its convincing performance this year compared to last year, said Senior Minister and In...

The Star:

Field hospital to be set up at Hospital Sibu for non-Covid patients

SIBU: A new field hospital will be set up in the next two weeks at Hospital Sibu to accommodate non-Covid-19 patients, says Dr Annuar Rapaee.

The Star:

Hikers lost on Gunung Pulai found in safe condition

JOHOR BAHRU (Bernama): The two hikers who lost their way while trekking on Gunung Pulai were found safe on Sunday (Sept 26) night

The Star:

Body of unidentified man found in Teluk Kumbar waters

GEORGE TOWN: The body of a man was found floating in waters off Teluk Kumbar here on Sunday (Sept 26).

Malay Mail:

Report: IGP promises fair investigation, action against rogue cops alleged to have harassed refugees

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani has given his word to investigate and act against rogue officers found to have abused their powers to harass r...

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Covid-19 vaccination for homeless begins in Kuala Terengganu

KUALA TERENGGANU (Bernama): After the prisoner and Orang Asli groups, the Terengganu government has extended the vaccination programme to the homeless in the state on Sunday (Sept 26) night.

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Covid-19: Govt considering new controlled price for self-test kits by year-end

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Two killed in separate early morning incidents in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Two men were killed in separate incidents in Sabah during the wee hours of Monday (Sept 27).

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Covid-19: Over 60% of population fully vaccinated as of Sunday (Sept 26)

PETALING JAYA: A total of 60.1% of Malaysia's population or 19,633,681 people have completed their vaccinations as of Sunday (Sept 26), says the Special Committee on Covid-19 Vaccine Supply (JKJAV).

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Cross collaboration key to reviving domestic, healthcare tourism, say industry experts

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Covid -19 pandemic has impacted the tourism industry across the globe due to the resulting travel restrictions as well as the slump in demand among travellers.

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Report: Electric trams for Cyberjaya? Local council to conduct pilot test next year

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The Sepang Municipal Council will be testing a fully electric tram in Cyberjaya early next year under a pilot project as part of its aim of becoming a smart low-carbon city b...

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Fama marketing outlets record RM312.51mil in sales from May-Sept

JOHOR BAHRU (Bernama): All Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) marketing outlets recorded a total sales value of RM312.51 million from May 25 until Friday (Sept 24).

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Malaysia records 278 new Covid-19 deaths, 99 brought in dead

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — The Health Ministry added 422 new deaths to its Covid-19 toll as of midnight, which raises the overall number of lives lost in the country from the viral disease to 25,437 si...

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Digital economy has potential for new industries, says Annuar Musa

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Pace of vaccination in Sabah still slow with only 58% adults jabbed

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah continues with its slow pace of vaccination as it struggles to reach out to villagers in far flung areas of the state.

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Chinese streaming sites remove ‘Ultraman’

A TV series, Ultraman Tiga, has been removed from streaming sites in China following complaints that the show contained “violent elements”, Sin Chew Daily reported.

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Siti Nurhaliza to stop competing in singing contests

SONGTRESS Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza (pic) has decided to stop competing in contests to make way for younger talent, Mingguan Malaysia reported.

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Exercise and diet key to Bahrum’s longevity

KUALA LUMPUR: Practising a healthy lifestyle such as exercising and keeping to a balanced diet from a young age is Bahrum Basar’s secret to enjoy a healthy 100th birthday.

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Flashback #Star50: New chapter in bilateral ties

IT was a new chapter in the ties between Malaysia and Singapore when the Second Link opened in April 1998.

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Six friends fined for crossing state borders

KUALA TERENGGANU: With Langkawi the only tourism bubble for now, no interstate travel is permitted for other holiday destinations.

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INTERACTIVE: Share of fully vaccinated population in Malaysia now higher than in US

Among Asean countries, Malaysia is currently third in terms of the percentage of the population who are fully vaccinated.

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‘Transgenders should change appearance to enter mosques’

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Over 100 ships detained by Johor MMEA for anchoring illegally

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Cut down on takeout plastics

PETALING JAYA: Environmentalists are urging the public to think twice before ordering a takeaway that comes with a lot of packaging or disposable cutlery, in view of the mounting amount of solid waste.

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Special adviser to help facilitate aid to Afghanistan, says Saifuddin

KUALA LUMPUR: A special adviser to the Foreign Minister on Afghanistan has been appointed to provide information and facilitate humanitarian aid to the troubled country.

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FOR A GREENER LOGISTICS LANDSCAPE

KUALA LUMPUR: DHL Express Malaysia is set to become the country’s first logistics company to electrify its vehicle fleet as it jointly works with Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) to achieve zero carbon emission by 2050.

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Vessel passage poser over planned third bridge

GEORGE TOWN: As questions continue to be raised on the controversy involving the undersea tunnel project and the possibility of replacing it with a third bridge to connect the mainland and the island, there is another issue which has cropped up – the fate of Penang Port.

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Calls to improve implementation of integrity

PETALING JAYA: Improve implementation of integrity and issues related to best governance under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) to prepare the country for post-Covid-19 challenges, say experts.

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Queen visits Victoria and Albert Museum

KUALA LUMPUR: The Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah paid a visit to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

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Need for govt to focus on digitalisation

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will need to focus on the digital economy and digital infrastructure as well as productivity in the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) to restore the country’s growth and realise the aim of becoming a high-income economy as early as 2024.

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Chinese men with a penchant for making wau

KUALA LUMPUR: They are wowed by the wau.

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JPJ aims to clear driving test backlog by year end

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is aiming to clear the backlog of driving tests involving 462,124 candidates at 232 driving institutes nationwide before the end of the year.

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Socso: RM11.9mil paid to those infected at workplaces

PENDANG: Socso has paid over RM11.19mil in compensation to employees infected with Covid-19 at workplaces involving 15,036 cases as of Sept 18.

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Promising sign as cases dip

PETALING JAYA: Hospital bed occupancy and intensive care unit (ICU) rates are on a downward trend after peaking in August but the target is to get it below 50% and 70% for the healthcare system to be more comfortable, says the Health director-general.

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Former patients thankful for care given

PETALING JAYA: Former patients of Covid-19 remain immensely thankful of the services provided by medical frontliners who have been shouldering the heavy and relentless workload during the pandemic.

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Blood donors get free Covid-19 self-test kit

BUTTERWORTH: In a move akin to killing two birds with one stone, a blood donation drive here has helped replenish blood supplies while enabling more extensive detection of Covid-19 at the same time.

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KL residents and NGOs want DBKL to gazette Federal Hill as green lung, review rezoned area

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 — A green enclave in the city first developed by the British during the colonial era, Federal Hill is a low-density residential area amid some 18 acres of secondary forest.

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Sabah minister: Over half of adolescents in state given first dose of Covid-19 vaccine

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 26 — More than half or 50.5 per cent of the adolescents aged 12 to 17 years in Sabah had received the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine up to yesterday, said state Housing and Local...

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Woman loses RM53,000 in phone scam in Penang

KEPALA BATAS (Bernama): A private sector worker lost RM53,000 after falling victim to a Macau scam syndicate on Friday (Sept 24).

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Elderly woman, who is Covid-19 person under surveillance, found dead in ditch

BATU PAHAT: An elderly woman who has been missing since Saturday night (Sept 25) was found dead in a 1.5m deep ditch here.

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EMCO at two localities in Pahang from Tuesday, says NSC

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Senior education minister: Teachers refusing Covid-19 vaccination may be transferred if teaching and learning process of students affected

LANGKAWI, Sept 26 — Teachers who refuse to be vaccinated against Covid-19 may be transferred elsewhere if their actions cause the Teaching and Learning (PdP) process of students to be affected.

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Cops nab trio to assist in Penang murder probe

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SDMC: Only nine cases of lung infection out of 2,943 Covid-19 cases in Sarawak

KUCHING, Sept 26 — Only nine out of 2,943 Covid-19 positive cases in Sarawak today involved patients with lung infection which required oxygen and ventilator aid.

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Terengganu opens one more Covid-19 quarantine centre from today

KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 26 — Terengganu opened one more Covid-19 Low-Risk Quarantine and Treatment Centre (PKRC) located at the Gong Badak Indoor Stadium in Kuala Nerus, beginning today.

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MMEA detains over 100 merchant ships for illegal anchoring in Johor waters

JOHOR BARU, Sept 26 — A total of 101 merchant ships have been detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) from early January until today for illegal anchoring offences in eastern Jo...

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Deputy tourism minister: Theme parks in Malaysia may reopen to public in Nov after Covid-19 vaccination for adults hits 90pc

IPOH, Sept 26 — Theme parks nationwide will be allowed to open after the country’s vaccination rate among its adult population has reached 90 per cent, scheduled end of November, said Deputy Touri...

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MB says Perak will not rush into reopening Pangkor to public

LUMUT, Sept 26 — The Perak state Government is not rushing but still looking into all possibilities before deciding to reopen Pangkor Island to the public.

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Health minister: Petra Jaya Hospital expected to start operation in 2024

KUCHING, Sept 26 — Petra Jaya Hospital is expected to be fully operational by 2024, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

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Focus on business-friendly policies and not bumiputra equity requirement, Finance Ministry urged

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Titoudao actress Koe Yeet up for best newcomer award at Busan film festival

SEOUL - Malaysian actress Koe Yeet has been nominated for the best newcomer actress award at the Asian Contents Awards (ACA), run by the Busan International Film Festival.

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JPJ conducting special operation nationwide to nab red light violators, says deputy D-G

KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 26 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is now actively conducting a special operation code named ‘Ops Merah’ nationwide to combat the issue of frequent red light violati...

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Boy dies after tree falls on him while swimming at Sg Serendah

PETALING JAYA: A 10-year-old boy died after a tree fell on him and his elder brother while they were swimming at Sungai Serendah.

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Kudat MMEA seizes fish bombs in abandoned sampan in Pulau Banggi waters

KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) seized an abandoned sampan with seven fish bomb bottles inside in Sabah's northern waters near Pulau Banggi off Kudat.

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Melaka Zoo set to reopen after 10-month closure

MELAKA: Melaka Zoo expects to reopen its doors to the public by the end of this week after almost ten months of closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Deputy minister: Terengganu Chemistry Dept to be East Zone’s one-stop criminal forensics centre

KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 26 — The Terengganu Chemistry Department will become a one-stop centre to handle samples from criminal cases in the East Zone from January next year.

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Environment Ministry committed to making Malaysia regional water hub by 2040, says minister

REMBAU, Sept 26 — The Environment and Water Ministry (Kasa) and Economic Planning Unit (EPU) have included the Water Sector Transformation Plan 2040 (WST 2040) into the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) to ...

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Theme parks should be allowed to re-open, says Deputy Tourism Minister

IPOH: Theme parks should be allowed to re-open with the approval of the National Security Council (NSC), says Datuk Seri Dr Edmund Santhara Kumar.

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Rina: Three one-stop social support centres to start operating early next year

PASIR MAS, Sept 26 — Three One-Stop Social Support Centres (PSSS), set up as an initiative to address issues related to domestic violence as well as social problems, are scheduled to start operatin...

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MACC seizes over RM1.6mil in assets linked to its senior officer, says report

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized over RM1.6mil in assets linked to one of its senior officers.

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Khairy reminds Sarawakians that community compliance, individual responsibility key in fighting alarming Covid-19 situation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 — Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today spelt out measures through which the Covid-19 outbreak can be contained in Sarawak, stressing on individual responsibilities and compl...

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Covid-19: Ensure dissemination of accurate information on NRP, endemic phase, says Annuar

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DOSH orders owner of Kelantan mine to stop ore processing after fatal accident

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Resolve citizenship issue for children born to Malaysian mums quickly, Wanita MCA urges govt

IPOH: The amendments to the Federal Constitution allowing Malaysian mothers the right to confer automatic citizenship on their children born outside Malaysia should be resolved quickly, says Wanita MCA.

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Female green turtle found dead at Terengganu's Pantai Pandak

KUALA TERENGGANU (Bernama): A female green turtle was found dead on the beach at Pantai Pandak near Chendering here on Saturday (Sept 25).

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Kuching South mayor reminds parents to send their children for Covid-19 vaccination according to given date, time

KUCHING, Sept 26 — Kuching South Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has reminded parents to send their children aged 12 to 15 for Covid-19 vaccination according to the given date and time.

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117 summonses issued in traffic operation in Kuantan

KUANTAN (Bernama): A total of 117 summonses were issued involving various traffic offences through the Op Samseng Jalanan around here, on Saturday (Sept 25).

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Cops arrest 11 for drink-driving in weekend ops

KUALA LUMPUR: Police here have arrested 11 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol during operations in the city over the weekend.

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