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Fruit trader drowns during family outing at Belukar Bukit Waterfall

KUALA BERANG: A fruit trader drowned while swimming with family members during a picnic at Belukar Bukit Waterfall in Sekayu near here on Thursday (May 28) evening.

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GSF 2.0: Putrajaya demands probe into alleged abuse of Malaysians detained by Israel

KUALA LUMPUR: The Madani government remains firm and will not compromise on protecting the safety, welfare, and rights of Malaysians abroad, in line with international legal principles and universal humanitarian values.

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TVET increasingly preferred by youth, says Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is no longer a second choice but a preferred option among the younger generation, driven by rising enrolment and high employability rates among graduates, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

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Negri royal crisis: DKU cannot convene special meeting as matter before courts, says secretary

SEREMBAN: The Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU) cannot convene a special meeting to, among others, discuss matters related to the ongoing state royal crisis because the involved parties are currently locked in a legal dispute.

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Perak cops record statements from seven in search for missing hiker

TAPAH: Police have recorded statements from seven individuals, including the husband of a woman who went missing while hiking at Gunung Batu Putih since May 23, to assist ongoing search and rescue (SAR) operations.

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Melaka cops probing 'vape-influenced' incident involving teen girl

MELAKA: Police are investigating claims that a 14-year-old girl attempted self-harm at her home in Jonker Walk while under the influence of a "mushroom vape" allegedly supplied by her boyfriend.

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Stricter measures needed to curb school bullying, says Likas rep

KOTA KINABALU: Stricter measures must be taken to address bullying cases, says Likas assemblyman Tham Yun Fook.

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MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in seven states until 9pm (May 28)

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in several states until 9pm on Thursday (May 28).

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Search intensified for missing Gunung Batu Putih hiker; SAR op enters critical phase

TAPAH: The search for hiker Jaslinda Saludin, 49, who went missing while climbing Gunung Batu Putih here on May 23, has entered the critical phase as the victim has been lost for over 72 hours.

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Man gored to death by buffalo during Aidiladha sacrificial ritual in Ulu Tiram, say cops

JOHOR BARU: A man died while another suffered injuries after they were gored by buffaloes meant for sacrificial rites during Hari Raya Aidiladha in two separate incidents in Ulu Tiram here.

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Major reforms needed to corrections system, says human rights group

KLANG: There is a serious need for sweeping reforms to Malaysia's correctional system, says the National Human Rights Society (Hakam).

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Missing boy found dead after being swept away in Hulu Selangor river

PETALING JAYA: A 10-year-old boy who was reported missing after he was believed to have been swept away by strong currents in Sungai Bernam, Kampung Sungai Nilam in Hulu Selangor, has been found dead.

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Used car dealers no longer subject to Second-Hand Dealers Act 1946

GEORGE TOWN: Used motor vehicle trading activities are no longer subject to the Second-Hand Dealers Act 1946, a move welcomed by the Federation of Motor and Credit Companies Association of Malaysia (FMCCAM).

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JPJ Pahang inspects over 37,000 commercial vehicles, 5,183 notices issued

KUANTAN: The Pahang Road Transport Department (JPJ) inspected 37,291 commercial vehicles through various special operations conducted from Jan 1 to Wednesday (May 27), issuing 5,183 notices for various offences.

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Penang govt urged to clean up worsening pollution in Sungai Juru

GEORGE TOWN: The worsening pollution crisis in Sungai Juru following reports of widespread cockle and marine life deaths that are affecting fishermen and cockle farmers in Kuala Juru needs an immediate intervention, says Datuk Tan Teik Cheng.

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Three wanted men nabbed after car chase from PJ to KL

PETALING JAYA: Three wanted men were among four suspects arrested after a police pursuit from here to Kuala Lumpur in the early hours of Thursday (May 28).

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June 9 meeting on assistance to pig farmers closing down in Tanjong Sepat

PETALING JAYA: A meeting will be held on June 9 to review the assistance to the pig farmers affected by the closing down of the farms in Tanjong Sepat.

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LRT users urge track maintenance to be enhanced following train derailment

KUALA LUMPUR: Users of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) service on the Ampang/Sri Petaling line want maintenance and repair works on the track system to be improved after a train derailed near the Chan Sow Lin Station on Thursday (May 28) morning.

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'Tekong darat', two Bangladesh nationals seriously hurt in car chase avoiding cops

KOTA BARU: A suspected "tekong darat" (ground handler) and two Bangladesh nationals were seriously injured after their car skidded while fleeing police in Jeli on Thursday (May 28).

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Electric motorcycles with sidecars deployed in Melaka to support waste collection, public cleaning

MELAKA: Five electric motorcycles fitted with sidecars have been deployed around the Historic City as part of efforts to strengthen Melaka's aspiration of becoming a Green State by 2035.