Consultant addiction psychiatrist Dr Joven Mailvaganam said gambling addiction is easier to arise if a person has recently encountered significant stress, either emotionally or financially.

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Trump said Iran had shot down the US Apache helicopter that was patrolling the Strait of Hormuz overnight and vowed to respond, adding to doubts about prospects for a truce in the Middle East war.

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Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said this mainly involved the Employees Provident Fund, Permodalan Nasional Bhd and Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP).

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The comedian said he was disappointed to learn that some netizens had been harshly criticising his daughter Amarra Sofea Rose over her recent performances.

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One phrase has echoed through living rooms for generations: get away from the television or you will ruin your eyes. But does sitting too close to the TV actually damage your eyesight? Find out below.

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On May 30, thieves cut through the locks at the Ban San Temple in Taman Kulai and made away with RM1,000 from the donation box.

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In a Facebook post, Anwar said he began the first day of his ­official visit to Japan with a ­meeting with Sasakawa Peace Foundation chairman Tan Sri Yohei Sasakawa, whom he described as a “long-time friend”.

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Penang Hill Corporation general manager Datuk Cheok Lay Leng said the challenge was to balance public access while protecting the hill’s ecological and heritage landscape.

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Azam filed the writ of summons on Monday, claiming that Tei had defamed him in a podcast that was aired on several platforms, namely YouTube, YouTube Shorts and Tei’s own social media.

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STB chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said conservation and tourism must go hand-in-hand.

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“We have received a request from the company to hold discussions, but regardless of any discussions, our claim is still proceeding," said the Defence Minister.

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With players at the World Cup getting increasingly younger, it's a far cry from when young players who burst onto the scene were regarded as a 'wunderkinder'. Take a look at our charts showing the players by age groups at the World Cup.

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The Home Minister said they are now awaiting the final processes before the constitutional amendment comes into force.

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Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the Cermat Madani initiative will reward motorists assessed as low-risk with an additional rebate of up to 10% on their insurance premiums.

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Malaysia, Anwar said, is prioritising emerging technologies such as AI, digital industries and quantum computing, while continuing to support traditional sectors, including oil and gas.

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This follows forecasts of more challenging hot and dry weather conditions due to the El Nino phenomenon, which is expected to persist until early 2027.

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Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said future developments must adopt environmentally responsive planning that respects natural landscapes rather than clearing land entirely before construction begins.

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As Malaysia continues to promote nature-based tourism, experts warn that the country’s most prized attractions could suffer irreversible damage if visitor growth is not carefully managed.

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Immediate environmental education plays a key role in preserving the mangrove-rich area within the Langkawi Unesco Global Geopark.

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The Bersatu-led PN government in Perlis does not command a simple majority in the state assembly without the support of PAS assemblymen. As such, if Perlis PAS withdraws support, it could trigger a snap election.

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Muhyiddin said as a founding member of Perikatan, Bersatu will stay in the coalition, adding that the decision to sever political cooperation is entirely PAS’s wish.