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Be on your guard when receiving 'silent calls', say police

KUALA LUMPUR: The police are warning the public to remain vigilant against incoming phone calls where the caller does not speak and the line suddenly disconnects.

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Malaysia to bolster support for Vietnam in halal industry, IUU fishing combat

HANOI: Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has affirmed that Malaysia will continue assisting Vietnam in developing the halal industry and combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

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Triad revenge motive behind fatal Rasah-Mambau shooting, says cops

SEREMBAN: The shooting incident that resulted in a man's death along Jalan Rasah-Mambau towards the Port Dickson toll plaza on Wednesday (Dec 10) is believed to have been driven by revenge linked to secret society activities.

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No suspects yet in Bukit Jalil abandoned baby case, say cops

KUALA LUMPUR: No suspects have been identified in the ongoing investigation into the discovery of a newborn baby's body in Bukit Jalil.

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Nine nabbed in Johor waters for attempting to sneak out of country

JOHOR BAHRU: Nine Indonesian men, including three "tekong" (agents/handlers), were arrested while attempting to sneak out of the country in the waters of Sungai Rengit, near Kota Tinggi, on Thursday (Dec 11)

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Ministry hosts grand Christmas celebration for foreign diplomats

PUTRAJAYA: Over 25 foreign embassies and high commissions gathered at the Housing and Local Government Ministry's headquarters here for an early Christmas celebration.

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Childcare centre ordered to close, says Welfare Department

SEREMBAN: A childcare centre (taska) operating out of a house in Bandar Sri Sendayan has been ordered to close, following the recent death of a one-year-old girl who was under its care.

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Housewife scammed of RM66,805 in online job fraud

KUALA TERENGGANU: A housewife here lost RM66,805 after falling victim to an online part-time job scam.

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Malaysia–US defence cooperation MOU not legally binding, says Defence Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Cooperation Agreement between Malaysia and the United States is not a legally binding agreement, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

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Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in Terengganu and Pahang

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across Terengganu and Pahang, effective until 1pm on Saturday (Dec 13).

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Cops reveal woman linked to Durian Tunggal shooting not legally married to suspect

AYER KEROH: Melaka police have revealed that a woman who claimed her husband was among three suspects shot dead in the recent Durian Tunggal incident is not legally married to the man, but is instead his partner living together.

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Online Safety Act 2025 welcomed but concerns remain over rights and privacy

KUALA LUMPUR: The newly introduced Online Safety Act 2025 is a significant step in strengthening protections for internet users, especially children, but concerns remain about its impact on freedom of expression and privacy, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

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Perlis flood losses estimated at RM150mil

KANGAR: Floods that hit Perlis at the end of November caused an estimated RM150 million in losses, affecting infrastructure, homes, agriculture, local businesses, public facilities, as well as the education and health sectors.

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Ambulance siren incident: Cops to summon individual who uploaded video

MELAKA: Police will summon the individual who circulated a video of a policeman allegedly blocking an ambulance to allow passage for a convoy of foreign investors last Thursday (Dec 11).

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Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in eight states, KL and Putrajaya

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across eight states as well as the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, effective until 10am on Saturday (Dec 13).

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M’sia proposes Asean council for rural development

BANGKOK: Malaysia has proposed the creation of the Asean Rural Development and Innovation Council (Ardic) to strengthen regional cooperation in rural development across South-East Asia.

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AGC deemed case weak, won’t appeal Rosmah’s acquittal

LANGKAWI: The Attorney General's Chambers' (AGC) decision not to proceed with the appeal against the High Court's acquittal of Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor on 17 charges of money laundering and tax evasion is in accordance with the law.

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Voluntary MyKad surrender for dual citizens mulled

BACHOK: The National Registration Department (NRD) is considering allowing dual citizenship holders to voluntarily surrender their MyKad without facing legal action, aside from the mandatory forfeiture of one of their citizenships.

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Mastery of BM comes first

LANGKAWI: Mastery of Bahasa Malaysia must come first before calls for greater use of English or recognition of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Melaka Smart City gets RM310mil kickstart

MELAKA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has allocated RM310mil to develop connectivity infrastructure under the Melaka Smart City initiative, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.