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Kedah's domestic trade ministry raided an animal feed processor in the Kuala Ketil Industrial Area, confiscating over 53 tonnes of wheat flour worth approximately RM100,251 after discovering the facility lacked requisite authorisation for flour storage.
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Universiti Malaysia Terengganu has strongly rejected allegations of corruption in public university admissions, stating the system operates transparently under established regulations. The university has filed a police report seeking investigation.
Two couples have been rearrested following fresh allegations in a developing domestic worker abuse case. Investigators are examining charges of voluntarily causing hurt and criminal intimidation.
Two Chinese nationals have been held for four days in connection with an alleged theft attempt aboard a flight from Dili to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the mid-air incident.
Malaysia's Broadcasting Director-General Ashwad Ismail warns journalists they must develop AI skills to remain competitive, positioning artificial intelligence as a complement to rather than replacement for human journalists.
A Malaysian government minister has urged the public to balance humanitarian concerns with legal requirements when addressing issues involving the Rohingya population, as public discourse intensifies around their presence.
An elderly Malaysian man has been incarcerated after failing to settle a RM1,000 fine stemming from his conviction for physically assaulting a police officer, highlighting enforcement of financial court orders.
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The MACC has arrested 13 people, including a government agency director, in a major corruption investigation dubbed Operation Drain. Authorities allege the suspects colluded to manipulate contracts worth millions of ringgit.
Malaysia's deputy prime minister has cautioned the public to ready themselves for sustained El Niño conditions that may persist until early 2027, with heightened risks of drought, water scarcity, and wildfires.
Nallini Pathmanathan, a former Federal Court judge, has been appointed chairman of the Malaysian Media Council at a critical juncture for the nation's news industry, which confronts evolving regulatory demands and declining trust.
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta concluded a five-day visit to Malaysia aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation. The Nobel laureate praised Malaysia's support for his country's ASEAN membership and invited Malaysian investors to explore infrastructure opportunities.
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Perak's Sultan Nazrin Shah has officially opened PERKESO's Neuro-Robotics and Cybernetics Rehabilitation Centre in Meru Raya, calling on Malaysian society and private employers to support rehabilitation initiatives and create employment opportunities for recovering workers.
The Malaysian Artistes' Association will prepare a memorandum for the Prime Minister following this weekend's Music Practitioners Convention, addressing industry challenges including royalty disputes, artificial intelligence regulation, and career development pathways.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has departed for Kazan, Russia, to attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit marking 35 years of diplomatic relations, followed by an official visit to Turkmenistan.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has strengthened ties with Transparency International, aiming for Malaysia to rank among the world's top 25 least corrupt nations by 2030 as CPI scores improve.