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Raw rare earths may be exported for R&D, processing, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: Raw rare earth elements may be exported for research and processing, subject to conditions that include a commitment to develop processing activities locally, says the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry.

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Haze: 35 areas record unhealthy air, Batu Pahat with highest API as of 8am

PETALING JAYA: A total of 35 areas recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at an unhealthy level as of 8am on Wednesday (Oct 7), with Batu Pahat in Johor recording the highest reading at 191.

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Dream to become a pilot comes true

KOTA KINABALU: After spending part of her teenage years helping her mother at a sundry shop after school, Suriati Sukardi kept alive her dream of achieving something more.

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PM: M’sia should decide refugee status, not UNHCR

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia should be deciding for itself who qualifies as a refugee and not the United Nations refugee agency, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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School safety ‘falling short’

KUALA LUMPUR: School safety measures are still falling short, warns Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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New Bar Course to start within three years

KUALA LUMPUR: The New Bar Course that will replace the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) examination is expected to start only in 2028 or 2029, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said (pic).

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New basic medical insurance scheme to roll out next year

GEORGE TOWN: A new basic medical insurance and takaful scheme will be introduced nationwide next year, says Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.

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PTPTN debt stands at RM10bil

KUALA LUMPUR: Arrears owed by 1.16 million National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers stood at RM10.7bil as of Aug 31, with enforcement among the steps taken to boost collection, says the Higher Education Ministry.

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AKPS given access to KLIA control room for tighter security

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) will be given access to Kuala Lumpur International Airport's main CCTV control room as part of measures to strengthen security monitoring at the airport, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pic).

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Scammers keep setting up shop in Forest City

JOHOR BARU: Scam syndicates continue to operate from apartments in Forest City, brazenly targeting Chinese nationals in mainland China, despite numerous crackdowns.

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Laos seizes 521kg of meth from private jet

PHNOM PENH: Lao police seized 521kg of methamphetamine from a private jet reported to have arrived from Malaysia at Luang Prabang International Airport, with 13 people detained.

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Authorities given more power over sports bodies

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sports Development (Amendment) Bill 2026, which proposes giving the authorities powers to declare sports bodies unlawful and deregister them, was passed by the Dewan Rakyat

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Children’s AI apps to face tougher safety checks

DEVELOPERS of artificial intelligence chatbots and apps targeting children must have built-in safety features and filters, including regular risk assessments for harmful content, says the Digital Ministry.

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Many youths unaware of risks of diabetes and hypertension

THERE are Malaysian youths in their 20s who are unaware that they are suffering from diabetes and hypertension, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

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1,447 open burning cases recorded amid haze

A TOTAL of 1,447 open burning cases were recorded in less than two months amid the transboundary haze affecting the country, particularly Sarawak, says Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup.

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RM80bil sought for projects

A TOTAL of RM80.4bil is being sought by ministries and agencies for development expenditure under Budget 2027, says the Economy Ministry

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Off the grid scam centre busted

PUTRAJAYA: On the surface, it looked like any other empty building. In truth, the "abandoned hotel" was home to more than 90 foreigners operating a 24-hour scam syndicate.

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Sabah adopts formula for graft-resistant governance

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has introduced the outcome-based integrity (OBI) formula to build a resilient and corruption-resistant administrative ecosystem, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

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Budget should help retailers cut costs

PETALING JAYA: Targeted measures to boost productivity, digitalisation and access to financing should take centre stage in Budget 2027 to help retailers stay competitive amid rising business costs, say experts.

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A chip off the old block

FOR actress Mila Mohsin, being told she resembles her late father, actor Hani Mohsin, is more than a compliment – it reminds her that a part of him lives on through her.