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M’sian parents on alert as ads for energy sticks (nasal inhalers) target young schoolkids

Take a sniff before entering class to stay energised – that’s what sellers of “energy sticks” on social media have been telling kids.

  • Published: February 13, 20248:06 am
  • Author Junaid Ibrahim, Gerard Gimino and Ragananthini Vethasalam
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Maran traffic cop goes viral after he rescues puppy from drain

One of the pictures shows him with one leg in the drain while trying to reach the distressed animal.

  • Published: February 13, 20248:05 am
  • Author Austin Camoens
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Malaysia sees dengue cases up by 65%

At the moment, there are 180 hotspots, with 143 of them in Selangor, 20 in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, seven in Negri Sembilan, four in Perak, three in Penang, and one each in…

  • Published: February 9, 20241:08 pm
  • Author Arfa Yunus
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Collating 43 years’ worth of asset declarations an impossible task: Dr Mahathir’s sons

The investigation into Former PM Mahathir's son, Mirzan, was reported to be in relation to information contained in the Panama Papers on his business activities related to sales…

  • Published: February 9, 20241:00 pm
  • Author Benjamin Lee
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Zahid: Umno to play its part in seeking full pardon for Najib

The Deputy Prime Minister and Umno president said this was to fulfil the wishes of the former prime minister and his family.

  • Published: February 8, 20242:28 pm
  • Author Mazwin Nik Anis
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Former Sarawak governor reportedly removed from hospital is back home

A police report, which went viral on social media, had alleged that his wife had taken him out of hospital against medical advice at close to midnight on Saturday.

  • Published: February 8, 20241:56 pm
  • Author Sharon Ling
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The devil and the deep blue sea

The 50% reduction of former PM Najib Razak’s 12-year jail term is a decision which doesn’t seem to please any of the political parties. The Umno party, is furious that the…

  • Published: February 8, 202412:20 pm
  • Author Philip Golingai
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Fail to deliver and you’re out, Zahid tells rural ministry subsidiary heads

The session with the top management of 123 companies within the ministry was conducted to emphasise the importance of their fiduciary responsibilities and the need to align with…

  • Published: February 8, 20248:53 am
  • Author Zakiah Koya
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Dengue cases in Malaysia up by 65%

Public health expert Datuk Dr Zainal Ariffin Omar has reminded everyone to do their respective parts so that the predicted spike in dengue cases could be lessened.

  • Published: February 8, 20248:38 am
  • Author Arfa Yunus
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Bidor detention centre breakout: 91 recaptured, 38 still at large, says Perak top cop

The Perak police chief said detainees were found in jungles near Jalan Kachu Tapah, near a rubber hub and Kampung Senta in Bidor.

  • Published: February 7, 20241:13 pm
  • Author Ivan Loh

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