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Over 40,000 illegal immigrants held as of Nov 13

KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities have nabbed 41,073 illegal immigrants in 17,745 nationwide operations this year as of Nov 13, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

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Over RM23mil in arrears owed by federal land development agencies, says Kelantan MB

KOTA BARU: More than RM23.4mil in premium arrears and other payments have not been settled by federal land development agencies in Kelantan.

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Hassan Karim called up before PKR's disciplinary board over 5G network deal comments

PETALING JAYA: Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim has been hauled up by PKR's disciplinary board over his open criticism of a number of issues, including the U Mobile 5G network deal.

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Bus lanes in Penang lauded but some businesses cry foul

GEORGE TOWN: The bus lane trial project on several major roads here, aimed at reducing travel time and enhancing public transport services, has elicited mixed reaction from stakeholders.

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Traders acquitted of weapons possession, kidnapping charges

KOTA BARU: The Sessions Court here has acquitted and discharged three traders from charges of possessing weapons, kidnapping and injuring a man last year.

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Not enough engagement with us on Gig Workers’ Economy Bill, says industry players

PETALING JAYA: Postpone the tabling of the Gig Workers’ Economy Bill in December until proper discussions with industry stakeholders are done, gig industry players urge.

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Melaka Health Department shuts two hotel kitchens for rat droppings and cockroaches

MELAKA: Two hotel kitchens in Ayer Keroh have been ordered to close for 14 days by the state Health Department after it found rodent droppings and cockroaches on the premises during an operation last week.

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Ex-Kemaman MP elected to represent Terengganu in Senate

KUALA TERENGGANU: Former Kemaman MP Che Alias Hamid has been elected as a member of the Dewan Negara, representing Terengganu for a three-year term.

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Over 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies in Selangor since 2023

SHAH ALAM: A total of 1,354 cases of out-of-wedlock pregnancies involving teenagers have been reported in Selangor from 2023 to September 2024.

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Woman killed in crash wanted to return home and meet her mother

PUTRAJAYA: A woman's wish to meet her mother after finishing her work shift was unfulfilled when she was involved in a fatal accident near IOI Putrajaya on Thursday.

Sabah & Sarawak

Tenom Pangi hydroelectric station fully powered up by year-end, to give Sabah 25% reserve margin, Madius says

LAHAD DATU: The Tenom Pangi Hydroelectric Power Station is expected to be fully operational by year-end, generating up to 66MW of electricity, says Sabah Electricity chairman Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah passes Bill to boost rice production amid global food security concerns

KOTA KINABALU: In a move to address declining self-sufficiency and global food security challenges, the State Legislative Assembly passed the Agricultural Produce Board (Amendment) Enactment 2024 on Thursday, aiming to harness technology and commercial farming.

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Selangor hits roadblock in proposed motorsports circuit area, seeking new location

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government is looking for a new location to build a dedicated motorsport racing circuit, the Selangor State Legislative Assembly was told Thursday (Nov 21).

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Appellate Court to deliver verdict on former ministry sec-gen and son’s graft appeals on Feb 20

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has set Feb 20 to give its verdict on the appeals of former rural and regional development ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohd Arif Ab Rahman and his son to challenge their convictions and prison sentences in a bribery case.

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Freedom of Information Bill may be tabled in 2025, says Kulasegaran

KUALA LUMPUR: The Freedom of Information Bill can be expected to be tabled next year, says M. Kulasegaran.

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Thunderstorm warning extended to more states until 9pm on Nov 21

PETALING JAYA:  The Meteorological Department has extended its thunderstorm warning to more states until 9pm.

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MB Onn Hafiz announces two-month salary incentive for Johor civil servants

ISKANDAR PUTERI: State and federal civil servants in Johor on the state’s payroll will receive a special excellence incentive amounting to two months' salary.

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Three Bills passed in state assembly as Sabah Budget 2025 sitting ends

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Budget 2025 sitting ended with a total of three Bills passed unanimously on Thursday.

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Lorry driver fined RM16,500 for reckless driving

ALOR GAJAH: A lorry driver was fined RM16,500 or jailed six months in default by the Magistrate’s Court here after he pleaded guilty to three counts of reckless and inconsiderate driving that led to a fatal accident involving a family five years ago.

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High Court dismisses RM20mil defamation suit against Rasah MP Cha Kee Chin

SEREMBAN: The High Court here has dismissed a RM20mil defamation suit filed by a company against Rasah MP Cha Kee Chin related to a plan to build an incinerator.