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Perak studying food zones to reduce elephant-human conflict

IPOH: The Perak state government is studying a proposal to establish food zones for elephants to reduce human-wildlife conflict, said Perak Science, Environment and Green Technology Committee chairman Teh Kok Lim.

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‘Spend border funds on critical areas’

PETALING JAYA: The nearly half billion ringgit allocated to border protection should be used to address critical areas holistically, rather than just focusing on purchasing new assets, said experts.

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Drug syndicates employ new tactics when using mules

KUALA LUMPUR: International drug syndicates are using new tactics, including making last-minute flight bookings for drug mules or scheduling flights during peak hours at KL International Airport (KLIA) to evade detection, says Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (pic).

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‘New ECRL fares are acceptable, say passengers

PETALING JAYA: The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) fares are reasonable, as passengers will enjoy shorter travel time, convenience and comfort, especially during festive seasons.

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First phase of ECRL to open by Dec 12

GOMBAK: The long-awaited East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) may open on Dec 12, or even earlier, if final testing proceeds smoothly.

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‘Holistic public transport will benefit rakyat’

PETALING JAYA: The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is an opportunity for authorities to rethink how rail and buses can complement, rather than compete with each other, for passengers.

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Dengue cases in Johor spike during Epi Week 41/2026

JOHOR BARU: Johor recorded a hike in cumulative dengue cases with 12,536 cases in epidemiological week 41/2026, (Epi Week) this year compared with Epi Week 41/2025.

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Six men detained to assist probe into abuse of Indonesian woman

BUTTERWORTH: Police have detained six men to assist investigations into the abuse of an Indonesian woman in Tanjong Sepat, Selangor, in a raid at a business premise at Pusat Perniagaan Oren, Jalan Merbau, here on Monday (Oct 19).

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Socioeconomic inequality also a challenge to national unity, says deputy minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Socioeconomic disparities and social inequality are among the challenges that must be addressed to strengthen national unity, alongside issues involving religion, race and the royal institution (3R), says Deputy Minister of National Unity R. Yuneswaran.

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Govt refining proposals to improve National Haze Action Plan, says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is refining proposals to improve the National Haze Action Plan, particularly regarding school closure directives and the Education Ministry's (MOE) early preparations to ensure learning can continue if schools are forced to close.

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Babysitter detained to assist probe into baby's death

TASEK GELUGOR: Police have detained a babysitter to assist in investigations into the death of a 10-month-old baby boy who was reported to have died while in the woman's care here on Monday (Oct 19).

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Govt mulls implementing eKYC verification for online gaming, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: The government will examine the feasibility of expanding the implementation of electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) verification and age verification to online gaming platforms such as Roblox, says Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil.

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Malaysia wants 50% of its highways equipped with smart tech

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia aims to equip at least 50% of its 34 expressways with Smart Highway technology to enhance road safety, improve traffic flow and boost transport system efficiency.

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Over 100,000 people joined Wawasan in six weeks, says Hamzah

SHAH ALAM: Over 100,000 members nationwide joined Parti Wawasan Negara within six weeks of opening its membership registration system on Sept 5, 2026, says party president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin.

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Queen donates 500,000 face masks to Johor schoolchildren

JOHOR BARU: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, on Monday (Oct 19) donated face masks to the Johor government to be distributed to schoolchildren across the state.

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KWAP eyes investment opportunities in longevity economy as Malaysia ages

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia needs to prepare for an ageing society by investing in healthcare, elderly care and technologies that enable older people to live independently, says Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) chief executive officer Datuk Jay Khairil Jeremy Abdullah.

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Carcass of river terrapin found in Sg Kemaman

KEMAMAN: The Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia (TCS) has reported the death of yet another adult river terrapin (Batagur affinis), a critically endangered species.

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Malaysia, Japan explore potential defence industry cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Japan have the potential to expand defence industry cooperation through technology transfer, local component development and participation in global supply chains, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

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AGC to appeal Session Court's decision to acquit Papagomo

KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) will file a notice of appeal against the Sessions Court's decision to acquit and discharge blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, also known as Papagomo, of a sedition charge.

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Prolonged haze could hurt agriculture, fisheries sectors, says Johor govt

JOHOR BARU: Prolonged haze in the state could have an impact on the agriculture sector, farming and fish production, says the state government.