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11 plead guilty to criminal conspiracy, fined RM3,000 each in Malaysian loan scams

The Seremban magistrate fined 11 people RM3,000 each—12 days after their arrest—for running fake loan schemes. They face six months’ jail if unpaid and waived their right to…

  • Published: September 8, 20252:00 pm
  • Author The Star
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Malaysia mulls adding nuclear to sustainable energy mix in 10 years, says minister

The Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister said the country is studying nuclear power as a clean energy source in line with global trends and the country’s…

  • Published: September 8, 20251:29 pm
  • Author Diyana Pfordten
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Exploring two small historical towns in Malaysia’s Pahang and Negri Sembilan

For road trip lovers, Malaysia has many interesting small towns to visit, such as these two off-the-beaten-track historical towns.

  • Published: September 8, 202512:37 pm
  • Author Lynette Moey
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Contradictheory: Kuala Lumpur’s Merdeka 118, a raised hand reaching onwards

For some, Merdeka 118 is less “global icon” and more “that giant shard of reflective glass that blinds you during your morning commute." Others mutter that it’s an RM5…

  • Published: September 8, 202511:10 am
  • Author Dzof Azmi
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The politics of protests

Intelligence officers and diplomats the writer spoke to agreed that the protests in Malaysia and Indonesia began as organic grassroots movements. However, they believe that…

  • Published: September 8, 202510:15 am
  • Author Philip Golingai
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Malaysia’s healthcare crisis hitting all income groups

The country's top income group is starting to use public hospitals because private insurance is just too expensive, says the Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations.

  • Published: September 8, 20259:23 am
  • Author Diyana Pfordten and Fazleena Aziz
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ASEAN, EU pledge to join forces on environmental sustainability agenda, says Malaysian minister

The dialogue held on the sidelines of the 18th Asean Ministerial Meeting on the Environment (AMME-18), was attended by ASEAN environment ministers from 12 member countries.

  • Published: September 5, 202510:59 am
  • Author Zakiah Koya
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Is this the end of streetwear? Malaysia’s fashion scene reflects a global shift

As more brands explore functionality, sustainability and personality-driven design, streetwear may not vanish but transform – co-existing with other aesthetics while carving out…

  • Published: September 5, 202510:32 am
  • Author Bervin Cheong
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Missing British teen found in Kuala Lumpur

The teenager flew alone from Manchester to Kuala Lumpur, subsequently turning off his phone and not responding to emails.

  • Published: September 5, 20259:23 am
  • Author Justin Zack
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Malaysia steps up action against smuggling of wildlife in passenger luggage between Southeast Asia, India

Airlines must now cover the cost of repatriating animals to their country of origin, including their care and welfare until return, and complete all documentation.

  • Published: September 5, 20258:00 am
  • Author Meng Yew Choong

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