Temples prepare to greet visitors
GEORGE TOWN: Festive spring cleaning is underway at the Arulmigu Sri Balathandayuthapani Waterfall Hilltop Temple ahead of Deepavali and the Skanda Sashti Festival next week. Read full story
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Nationwide crime rate up 11%
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia's crime rate rose by 11.1% last year, with 58,255 cases reported compared to 52,444 in 2023, largely driven by property-related offences and assault crimes. Read full story
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Student goes from study hall to MRT stall
A UNIVERSITY student pursuing his degree at the University of Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) was forced to leave his studies and sell food on the streets after both his parents became seriously ill, reported Kosmo! Read full story
Folks living in flood-prone areas warned to stay alert
PETALING JAYA: When floodwaters rise, every second counts, and knowing what to do could make all the difference. Read full story
Deepavali bazaars to favour local traders
JOHOR will limit the number of traders from other states in Deepavali bazaars in future, Malaysia Nanban reported. Read full story
PM: Major Cabinet decision today on alarming school incidents
KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet is set to make a major decision today on issues of safety and discipline involving school students, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
MMEA nabs two Indonesian drug traffickers
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Two Indonesian suspects have been detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for drug smuggling near Forest City here. Read full story
1.7 million Sabahans set to elect their govt on Nov 29
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah's 1.7 million-odd voters will head to the ballot box on Nov 29 for state polls that are expected to cost a staggering RM116.8mil. Read full story
Roads to close for Asean meet
KUALA LUMPUR: Road closures and diversions will be conducted in stages from Oct 26 involving six major expressways and 25 roads in conjunction with the 47th Asean Summit. Read full story
Mum: My daughter was stabbed 200 times
PETALING JAYA: The mother of the late Yap Shing Xuen has appealed to the public to stop spreading rumours and wrong information about her daughter and her family. Read full story
APG key to Asean energy security
KUALA LUMPUR: The Asean Power Grid (APG), considered the crown jewel of the region's energy vision, serves as the backbone of the bloc's cooperation, linking sustainability, energy security and affordability, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
Sabah polls: Nomination day just a month away
KOTA KINABALU: For most political parties the one month wait till the Nov 15 nomination day could be a boon and a test of political stamina in the run-up to the state election, say political observers. Read full story
Govt to make five key changes to keep students safe, says Fadhlina
KUALA LUMPUR: Five major reforms to school safety nationwide, covering both physical and mental aspects, are currently underway, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek (pic). Read full story
Cops detain 14-year-old boy in Sabak Bernam over alleged sexual assault of schoolgirl
SHAH ALAM: Police have detained a 14-year-old boy for allegedly sexually assaulting a girl at a school in Sabak Bernam, near here, on Oct 13. Read full story
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