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Terengganu Perhilitan probes wild elephant complaint

KUALA NERUS: The Terengganu Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) is investigating a complaint about a wild elephant reportedly roaming in Kampung Pengkalan Gelugor, Jeram, here yesterday.

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Parents play key role in protecting children from harmful online content, says Teo

JOHOR BARU: Parents have an important role to play in protecting their children from harmful content on social media, says Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching.

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5.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Flores, Indonesia

KUALA LUMPUR: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck the Flores region of Indonesia at 9.31am on Saturday (Aug 22).

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Anwar receives phone call from Sheikh Al-Azhar, discuss efforts on understanding of Islam

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Sheikh al-Azhar al-Sharif Prof Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb discussed the continuation of dakwah efforts and Islamic studies to expand religious understanding for the benefit of the entire community.

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Teacher, son killed in Rompin crash

KUANTAN: A teacher and her son were killed after the vehicle they were travelling in skidded and plunged into a ravine at KM149.9 of Jalan Kuantan-Seremban near Rompin yesterday.

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45 animal horns worth about RM5,000 seized at Penang airport

PETALING JAYA: Authorities seized 45 units of items believed to be animal horns after an Indonesian passenger was stopped at the Bayan Lepas International Airport in Penang.

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Malaysia urges Asean action as haze pushes API readings to unhealthy levels

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has urged Asean member states to step up preventive measures and preparedness against transboundary haze as dry weather conditions push air quality to unhealthy levels in parts of the country.

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Malaysia, Pakistan to boost intel sharing, step up fight against cross-border drug trafficking, says Saifuddin

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Pakistan are set to strengthen intelligence sharing and coordinated operations to combat increasingly sophisticated transnational drug trafficking networks, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

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Do you know... about the dos and don'ts of EV charging?

Here are some information about the dos and don'ts of EV charging.

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Babysitter fined RM2k for injuring toddler

MELAKA: A babysitter was fined RM2,000 after pleading guilty to injuring a 21-month-old girl by pinching her genital area, ­resulting in bruises.

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Alleged drug trafficker injures cop with machete

KOTA BARU: A suspected drug trafficker was arrested after he brandished a machete at police during a raid in Kampung Lubok Bongor, Jeli, and injured one officer.

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Complete school bullying probe, ministry orders

KUALA LUMPUR: The Schools Inspectorate, district education office and Kuala Lumpur Education Department have been directed to complete an internal investigation into alleged ­bullying and discrimination at a school here. 

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Sabah working to prevent entry of new ‘zombie’ drug

KOTA KINABALU: Security forces in Sabah must do all they can to prevent the entry of a new type of drug known as "blackout" or "zombie" into the state, says Datuk Masiung Banah.

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Jana Wibawa instructions came from PMO, court told

KUALA LUMPUR: The Finance Ministry's procurement division only processed company applications for the Jana Wibawa programme that were recommended directly by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the High Court heard.

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Six charged with kidnapping Singaporean and girlfriend 

JOHOR BARU: Five men and a woman have claimed trial to kidnapping a Singaporean man and his girlfriend.

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GOF busts illegal sand mining in three states 

SHAH ALAM: Seven illegal mining operations in three states have been busted, with the General Operations Force (GOF) seizing equipment and other assets worth an estimated RM13.26mil through Ops Gali Mega.

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Asean channels key to haze solution, says Tok Mat

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Malaysia will use Asean diplomatic channels to seek a solution to the transboundary haze affecting parts of the region, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (pic).

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S’pore security guard jailed, fined over religious insults

JOHOR BARU: A Singaporean security guard was sentenced to 14 days' jail and fined RM7,000 after pleading guilty to insulting Islam.

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Ex-Tabung Haji CEO remanded by MACC

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have recorded statements from 127 people and opened five investigation papers into matters highlighted in the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Lembaga Tabung Haji.

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Klang Valley raids net RM12.8mil in contraband

KUALA LUMPUR: Five people were arrested following raids on two premises which also saw the seizure of smuggled goods worth about RM12.8mil.