Nation

Ismail Lasim sworn in as new Negri MB

KUALA PILAH: Juasseh assemblyman Datuk Ismail Lasim has been sworn in as the new Mentri Besar of Negri Sembilan. The veteran 67-year-old Umno politician who is also Kuala Pilah Umno chief was sworn in before the Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir at Istana Besar Seri Menanti here.

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Selangor DVS assures thorough, fair probe into Rocky’s death

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) has assured that its investigation into the death of a dog during a stray dog-catching operation in Taman Teluk Gedung Indah, Port Klang, will be conducted thoroughly, fairly and without prejudice to any party.

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Saleswoman loses nearly RM300,000 to investment scam

KUALA TERENGGANU: A women's clothing saleswoman lost RM290,910 after falling victim to an investment scam syndicate.

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Negri polls: Ismail Lasim front runner for MB post

KUALA PILAH: Juasseh assemblyman Datuk Ismail Lasim is the leading candidate to be named the new Mentri Besar of Negri Sembilan.

Sabah & Sarawak

Tawau festival preserves cultural heritage for future generations, says Hajiji

TAWAU: Beneath the colourful costumes and lively performances, 32 Sabah ethnic groups are bringing generations-old traditions to the stage in the hope that younger people will carry them forward.

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Barisan victory a mandate to serve rakyat with integrity, says Zambry

PETALING JAYA: Barisan Nasional's victory in Negri Sembilan is not just a form of recognition but a mandate to serve the rakyat with integrity and sincerity, says its secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.

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New Negri MB to be sworn in at 10.15am today

SEREMBAN: The new Negri Sembilan Mentri Besar will be sworn in on Sunday (Aug 2) morning at the Istana Besar in Seri Menanti.

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Rocky's death highlights need for humane animal control reforms, says Lee Lam Thye

KUALA LUMPUR: Sweeping reforms to the way local councils manage stray animals are needed following the death of a pet dog, Rocky, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

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Barisan biggest winner in Negri state polls, says EC chairman

SEREMBAN: Barisan Nasional emerged as the biggest winner in the 16th Negri Sembilan state election after securing 18 of the 36 seats contested, while Pakatan Harapan won 11 seats and Perikatan Nasional took seven, according to the Election Commission (EC).

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Teacher rescued after well plunge

KOTA BARU: A 56-year-old schoolteacher is counting her blessings after being pulled to safety from the depths of a well in a dramatic rescue in Kampung Bata Chicha Tinggi

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Barber spreads Merdeka spirit with free cuts, meals

IPOH: To mark the National Month celebrations, a patriotic traditional barber is offering free haircuts.

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DKU recognises new ruling chiefs

PETALING JAYA: The Dewan Keadilan dan Undang Negri Sembilan (DKU) has recognised the appointments of the new ruling chiefs of Sungei Ujong and Rembau and declared the office of the Undang of Jelebu as vacant.

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Five held, RM1.9mil duty-unpaid liquor seized

PETALING JAYA: More than RM1.9mil worth of duty-unpaid liquor was seized as police busted a smuggling and distribution syndicate during raids in Puchong and Klang, Selangor, arresting five suspects.

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Proud, excited to cast their votes

JELEBU: A Temuan Orang Asli woman drew attention at SK Kampung Putra polling centre in Simpang Durian when she arrived in full traditional attire, complete with a telepok putih, a traditional female headgear associated with the Adat Perpatih custom.

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Cops probe dog killing, Veterinary Dept to do post-mortem

KLANG: The police have opened a probe into the killing of a dog during an operation to catch strays in Taman Teluk Gedung Indah.

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Pahang Ruler: Protect state land from illegal activities

KUANTAN: Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has stressed that every inch of the state's land must be protected from illegal encroachment and unlawful occupation.

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IGP: No major incidents during campaign

SEREMBAN: The two-week campaigning for the Negri Sembilan election went on without any major incident, with 92 police report lodge throughout the period, says Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail.

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Youngsters return home to vote

SEREMBAN: They came from Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam, Muar and even Pahang, but for many outstation voters, there was only one destination that mattered – the ballot box.

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Loke and Aminuddin beaten

PETALING JAYA: Pakatan Harapan's heavyweights Anthony Loke and Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun are among the biggest casualties in the Negri Sembilan polls.

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A wedding anniversary to remember

JELEBU: Polling day carried double significance for Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias, as it also marked his 39th wedding anniversary with his wife Datin Seri Maziah Mohd Nor.