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TMJ clarifies role in ongoing enhancement of Harimau Malaya

PETALING JAYA: Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim clarifies his role in the ongoing revolution of Harimau Malaya, Malay language daily Sinar Harian reports.

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Man reported missing in Kuantan found dead in car

KUANTAN: A 55-year-old man who had been reported missing since Dec 13 was found dead in a car in a parking lot near a restaurant in Sungai Isap on Saturday (Dec 21).

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Zambry orders immediate probe into sexual harassment claims at UM

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir has instructed Universiti Malaya (UM) to launch an immediate investigation into two sexual harassment allegations that have tarnished the university’s image.

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Cops seek public help to find missing 15-year-old girl in Cheras

KAJANG: Fifteen-year-old Yap Xin Yuan went missing after going for a lion dance practice at Batu 11 Cheras on Thursday (Dec 19) and police are seeking public help to find her.

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Machete-wielding robbers from Muar arrested in Sungkai, remanded seven days

MUAR: Two men and a woman, believed to be involved in an armed robbery with machetes in Taman Sri Treh, Muar, on Tuesday (Dec 17), and who went viral on social media, have been remanded for seven days starting Saturday (Dec 21), Malay language daily Sinar Harian reports.

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Johor govt allocated more than RM10mil to support state healthcare system this year, says exco rep

JOHOR BARU: More than RM10mil has been allocated by the Johor government to support the state's healthcare system this year, says Ling Tian Soon.

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Man dies trapped under car after Kota Baru accident

KOTA BARU: A young man died after the motorcycle he was riding was involved in an accident with another motorcycle and a car in Dewan Beta on Saturday (Dec 21), Malay language daily Sinar Harian reports.

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Partial power outage fully restored, says Sarawak Energy

KUCHING: A supply interruption caused by generator trip at the Bakun Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) on Saturday (Dec 21) afternoon has been fully restored to affected consumers in certain parts of Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu and Miri.

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Dead cats at UM: Thorough probe needed, says Dr Wan Azizah

KUALA LUMPUR: Bandar Tun Razak MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has called for immediate action and a thorough investigation to identify the cause of the gruesome deaths of several cats at Universiti Malaya (UM) recently.

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Photo gallery: Colourful decor, year-end promos draw crowds ahead of Christmas in KL

KUALA LUMPUR: The festive cheer of Christmas is building up in Kuala Lumpur as major shopping malls are adorned with vibrant decorations and filled with the holiday spirit.

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SAR operation for two missing fishermen in Kuala Sungai Pinang called off

BALIK PULAU: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for two local fishermen missing after their boat was reported to have drifted off Kerachut, Kuala Sungai Pinang, was called off on Saturday (Dec 21).

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Sabah Pakatan Youth backs Ewon's selection as state chairman

KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Ewon Benedick's selection as Sabah Pakatan chairman was conducted in accordance with the coalition’s constitution, says Sabah Pakatan Youth leaders.

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Video alleging durian land allocation is actually STR land rights handover, says Pahang exco rep

KUANTAN: Pahang Islamic affairs, rural development, and orang asli affairs committee chairman Datuk Seri Syed Ibrahim Syed Ahmad confirms that a viral video alleging the allocation of durian plantation land in Pahang to retired soldiers is misleading.

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Low pressure system off Sarawak could turn into tropical depression, MetMalaysia warns

PETALING JAYA: The low pressure system in the waters off Sarawak has the potential to develop into a tropical depression within 24 to 48 hours and is expected to move northwards towards the central South China Sea, warns the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

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Factory manager cheated of over RM150,000 in investment scam

MUAR: A factory manager lost over RM150,000 to a bogus investment scheme here.

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Footbrawl: Ministry yet to get full report on Friday night incident, says Adam Adli

KUALA LUMPUR: The Youth and Sports Ministry has yet to receive the full report over the brawl between two groups of football fans, says Adam Adli.

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MyCC reaffirms its hard line stance against cartels

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) will take stern action against companies of any size which display cartel elements as well as associations that encourage such practices.

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Police seek public help locating teacher reported missing since Dec 10

IPOH: Police are appealing for the public's help to locate a 43-year-old female teacher who has been reported missing since Dec 10.

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56 foreigners among 67 nabbed in anti-vice raids in KL, Pahang

KUALA LUMPUR: Fifty-six foreign prostitutes were among 67 individuals detained in a massive operation, which saw several hotels and apartments raided in Kuala Lumpur and Pahang.

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Storm warning: Heavy rain, thunderstorms expected over six states until 7pm

PETALING JAYA: Thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected over six states until 7pm on Saturday (Dec 21).