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Pamela Ling abduction: Cops record statements from 25 individuals so far

KUALA LUMPUR: The police have recorded the statements of twenty-five individuals in connection with the alleged abduction of Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh.

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S'gor MB Amirudin defends PKR veep post, says in line with strengthening party

KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has confirmed his intention to defend his vice-president's post in the upcoming PKR party election for 2025-2028.

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Penang makes final preparations to receive 10,000 visitors on Wesak Day

GEORGE TOWN: The final preparations for Wesak Day celebration on Monday are underway in Penang, with more than 10,000 Buddhists and visitors expected to attend the festival in the state.

Nation

Women bear the brunt of caregiving, say advocates at forum

PETALING JAYA: Women, especially those in the informal sector, continue to bear a disproportionate burden of caregiving, often at the expense of their careers, say women's rights advocates.

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Southwest monsoon alert: Avoid open burning, use water prudently, says Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are reminded not to carry out open burning and to use water wisely following the southwest monsoon, which is expected to begin on Saturday (May 10) until September.

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Sharp rise in drug use among local youth, says AADK chief

JERTIH: Youths remain the largest group involved in drug abuse in Malaysia, according to the country's National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK).

Sabah & Sarawak

GRS can still be accommodated in PH-BN electoral pact, says Sabah PKR chief

KOTA KINABALU: Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional, which have formalised an electoral pact for the state election, are still open to accommodating Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), says Datuk Mustapha Sakmud.

Sabah & Sarawak

Warisan Youth lodges police report over alleged forgery at Kunak District Office

KOTA KINABALU: A police report was lodged by Warisan's Youth wing over a viral video alleging document forgery at the Kunak District Office, calling for a full and transparent investigation.

China

Asean Summit seen as strategic platform amid shifting trade landscape, say academics

The upcoming 46th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur is expected to serve as a strategic platform for the region to navigate evolving global trade dynamics.

Nation

Villagers near Batu Pahat living in fear over frequent croc sightings

BATU PAHAT: Villagers of Kampung Parit Gantong here are living in fear of crocodiles after three of the reptiles were caught in the last week.

Sabah & Sarawak

Political shifts ahead of Sabah polls 'more interesting', says Liew

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah PKR political bureau chairman Datuk Christina Liew has remained silent on potential political realignments ahead of the next state election.

Nation

TB among top five diseases affecting Penang smokers

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top five most-reported infectious diseases in Penang, with heavy smokers and the elderly, particularly men, identified as high-risk groups.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah tourism sees strong start in 2025, says Liew

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's tourism industry has kicked off the year with a surge in visitor arrivals, recording a total of 923,709 tourists between January and March, an 18.9% increase compared to the same period last year.

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Ten suspects arrested in connection with assault case in Seremban

SEREMBAN: Police have arrested 10 male suspects to assist investigations into an assault case believed to have occurred near a food stall and futsal court in Kampung Sentosa Jaya at 3am on Friday (May 9).

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MACC gathering documents in probe of Pahang durian land encroachment

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is in the process of obtaining relevant documents for its investigation into the encroachment of land used for durian farming in Raub, Pahang.

Sabah & Sarawak

Kuskop launches one-district, one industry showcase in Borneo

KOTA KINABALU: To support post-pandemic recovery, the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Kuskop) has launched the one-district, one industry (SDSI) Borneo Region showcase, boosting local entrepreneurs to strengthen businesses and create jobs.

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S'porean makes illegal U-turn on Second Link, leads to accident causing death of local motorcyclist

ISKANDAR PUTERI: A Singaporean who made an illegal U-turn on the Second Link that led to an accident causing the death of a local motorcyclist Friday (May 9) evening.

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Sabah must move forward with local leadership, says Parti Harapan Rakyat Sabah sec-gen

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah must progress regardless of whether other political parties support the aspirations of Sabahans to be led by local parties or not, says Christy Chok Lee Lui.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah polls: Is it shaping up to be a contest between national, local parties?

KOTA KINABALU: Will it be a battle between national coalitions versus state-based parties for the 17th Sabah state election due by November this year?

Sabah & Sarawak

Kaamatan spirit thrives in Melaka

KOTA KINABALU: Although miles from its birthplace, the spirit of Kaamatan came alive in Melaka as the Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA) brought Sabah's iconic harvest festival to the peninsula, celebrating unity, culture, and pride.