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Home unsafe but no place to go

JOHOR BARU: With nowhere else to go, retiree Pang Ah Lek continues to live in an apartment that has been officially declared unsafe for over two years.

Sabah & Sarawak

100 villagers left homeless

KOTA KINABALU: More than 100 villagers were left homeless after a massive fire destroyed 30 stilt ­houses in Kampung Sri Aman in Sabah's east coast Tawau district.

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‘Dry spell’ of S’pore shoppers set to end soon

JOHOR BARU: For businesses in Johor, shopping crowds from Singapore have yet to trickle in, but this is more due to the rainy weather than the stronger ringgit.

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Turkey tradition defies price hike

PETALING JAYA: As Christmas approaches, the appetite for turkey isn't waning.

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Exporters feeling the pinch as ringgit strengthens

KUALA LUMPUR: Exporters are feeling the squeeze from the stronger ringgit and want more government support to stay competitive amid softer overseas demand.

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High Court sets aside Rewcastle-Brown’s conviction

KUALA TERENGGANU: The High Court here has set aside the conviction and jail sentence of Sarawak Report editor Clare Rewcastle-Brown (pic) for defamation.

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Kenyans sweep bridge run again

NIBONG TEBAL: Out of 25,000 runners from 64 countries, Kenyans once again dominated the Aspen-Klippa Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM) 2025, sweeping the top honours in the men's and women's full marathon open categories.

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Defensive driving the way to go, say experts

PETALING JAYA: With Malaysian roads still plagued by negligent drivers causing fatal accidents, experts say the government should step up enforcement and push for a more defensive driving culture to prevent further deaths.

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Accident strengthens call for workers’ protection

PETALING JAYA: It's crucial to ensure that workers are protected beyond office hours, says Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.

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Ministry reduces teachers’ workload

BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Education Ministry's training management system (SPLKPM) has been abolished as an ongoing measure to reduce teachers' workload, says Fadhlina Sidek.

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Stronger ringgit welcomed

KUALA LUMPUR: The stronger ringgit has become a boon for many Malaysians buying foreign products, travelling or funding their children's studies abroad.

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Homemaker sells prized Pokemon cards for Gaza cause

KUALA LUMPUR: It's never easy to let go of something you love, especially when it carries memories and has sentimental value. But for Sabah-born Ayesha Assilla Watuna, the decision was clear.

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‘Shui’ is Chinese character of the year

SHAH ALAM: The word shui, meaning tax, has been voted the 2025 Malaysia Chinese Character of the Year, reflecting the ongoing impact of tax policies on public life.

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Cabinet picks ‘when time is right’

SEMENYIH: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says he will propose a list of Barisan Nasional leaders to be appointed into the Cabinet when the time is right.

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Fadillah orders probe into power plant incident that killed two workers

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof (pic) has ordered a thorough and transparent investigation into the deadly crane collapse and fire at the Malakoff Power Plant in Kukup, Pontian.

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INTERACTIVE: Sabah, Sarawak lead in protected products

Check our Malaysia's Geographical Indication list, which officially label product originating from a specific place.

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INTERACTIVE: Four Malaysian durian varieties registered, international protection needed

The country's durians are world-renowned, yet only a handful of local varieties have intellectual property protection.

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Tawau water villagers jump into the sea to escape raging fire

TAWAU: Residents of several stilt houses in Kampung Sri Aman here have recalled how theuy jumped into the sea to save themselves after their homes and connecting bridges caught fire.

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Woman with two husbands: Govt to focus on children's welfare, says Nancy

KUCHING: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry will prioritise the welfare and well-being of the children involved in a case of a woman in Terengganu who allegedly has two husbands.

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Three Indonesian crewmembers rescued after tugboat runs aground on Terengganu coast

KUALA NERUS: Three Indonesian crewmembers have been rescued while another three remain stranded on a tugboat due to rough seas near a breakwater construction area at Pantai Batu Rakit, near here.