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Selangor leaders engage Nvidia for ‘Sovereign AI’ development

SHAH ALAM: Selangor is in talks with Nvidia to produce a “sovereign artificial intelligence” (AI) and become a pioneer of the technology in Malaysia, says its Menteri Besar.

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Cops nab three suspected loan sharks in Ipoh

IPOH: The police have arrested three individuals believed to be loan sharks after a businessman lodged a report.

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Immigration Dept bust human trafficking ring in Kelantan, 47 arrested

PUTRAJAYA: A motorcycle repeatedly travelling around Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, has led to the discovery of a syndicate smuggling illegal immigrants.

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Botched cable theft triggers fire, explosion, power disruption in Shah Alam

SHAH ALAM: Two suspects suffered burns to their face, hands and legs after a botched attempt to steal electric cable led to an explosion and fire at a substation in Shah Alam.

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Floods worsen in Terengganu, Perak while Kelantan latest state hit

KUALA LUMPUR: The flood situation in Terengganu and Perak has grown worse, while Kelantan has become the latest state hit by floods as of 8pm on Friday (Nov 22) night.

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Dr Wee is set to address key issues at the 11th GLA Conference in Bangkok

PETALING JAYA: Transportation and the halal industry will be among the key points during Datuk Dr Seri Wee Ka Siong's speech at the 11th Global Logistics Alliance (GLA) Conference in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Bachok, first district in Kelantan flooded

KOTA BHARU: Bachok is the first district in Kelantan to be hit by flood following continuous rain since Wednesday (Nov 20), and a temporary relief centre (PPS) has been opened.

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Dr Wan Azizah proposes setting up of ‘cat homes’

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has proposed the creation of "cat houses” to cater to the welfare of stray cats, especially in low-cost housing areas.

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Suspect from Esha cyberbullying case nabbed for similar offence, say cops

PETALING JAYA: One of the individuals arrested and charged for cyberbullying social media influencer, the late Rajeswary Appahu, was picked up by police last Sunday (Nov 17) over the alleged cyberbullying of another woman.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sibu woman loses RM549,000 in online investment scam

SIBU: A woman in her 50s was deceived by an online investment scam, resulting in a loss of RM549,000.

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Health Ministry plans to upgrade cardiothoracic centres across Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry plans to enhance regional cardiothoracic centres by upgrading facilities at public hospitals, says Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Sabah & Sarawak

Misunderstanding leads to student brawl in Kota Kinabalu

KOTA KINABALU: Police have detained 21 teenagers involved in a brawl that resulted in injuries near a futsal court close to a secondary school.

Sabah & Sarawak

26 squatter homes on Forestry Department land in Kunak demolished

KOTA KINABALU: A total of 26 squatter houses erected illegally on state forestry department land were demolished in an operation in Sabah’s east coast Kunak district.

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Shorter working hours won’t affect productivity in public sector, says Cuepacs

KUALA LUMPUR: The Johor government’s proposal to change the public sector’s working hours to four-and-a-half days a week will not affect civil servants’ productivity, says the Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs).

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New Village Expo in Ipoh sees a plethora of local products on display

IPOH: A New Village Expo is currently underway at the Ipoh Town Hall.

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PLUS highway lane width reduction does not involve Chinese New Year, Aidilfitiri for 2025, 2026

KULAI: The lane width reduction from Sedenak to Kulai on the North-South Expressway (PLUS) to allow the construction of an additional lane is expected not to involve the Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations for 2025 and 2026.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sarikei police probe entry status of seven Indonesians who died in crash

SARIKEI: Police are trying to determine whether the entry status of the seven Indonesians who died in a road accident at KM 448 Jalan Betong-Sarikei-Meradong in Sarikei yesterday evening was legal or otherwise.

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Elderly siblings found dead in Kulai home

KULAI: A pair of elderly siblings have been found dead in their house at Jalan Selendang 5 here.

Sabah & Sarawak

Safety upgrade for Petagas pedestrian bridge after fatal train accident

KOTA KINABALU: The community in Petagas can look forward to an upgraded pedestrian bridge, which is expected to significantly improve safety.

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Probe of Daim's assets will go on, says MACC

PETALING JAYA: The investigation of the late Tun Daim Zainuddin's assets will continue, says the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).