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28Nov

Destination attractions among reasons Malaysians head to Thailand, says Tourism Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: A recent survey conducted by the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has found that destination attractions significantly influence Malaysians' decisions to holiday in Thailand. The study, titled "Malaysian Outbound and Domestic Travel Behaviour", was undertaken in the first quarter of 2024 to explore the travel patterns of Malaysians, both domestically and internationally. "The findings revealed...

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28Nov

Punching bag, PS5 among more than 700 items seized from Datuk Seri Vida’s house, marked for auction

PETALING JAYA: From a punching bag to a Kawai piano, a total of 727 items belonging to controversial businesswoman Datuk Seri Vida have been seized and marked for auction to settle an outstanding debt of RM1,060,285 owed to Ah Design Communication. Other notable items include several sofas - including two four-seater sofas, a few chandeliers, sofa...

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28Nov

Floods: 32 federal, state roads closed in Terengganu

BANDAR PERMAISURI: A total of 32 roads federal and state roads in Terengganu have been closed as of 10am Thursday (Nov 28) due to worsening flood conditions. The Terengganu Public Works Department (JKR) in a report Thursday announced that all the roads were completely closed to all vehicles after being flooded to a depth of more...

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28Nov

Family trapped in flooded Rantau Panjang home pleads for urgent rescue

PETALING JAYA: A family of six has taken to social media, pleading for immediate rescue after their home in a low-cost housing area behind the Pantai Timur supermarket was submerged by floodwaters early Thursday morning (28 November). Siti Farah Zulaika Ibrahim, 32, said she, along with her three children and elderly parents, is trapped inside their...

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28Nov

Local entertainer arrested for alleged rape of woman in Johor

JOHOR BARU: A local entertainer has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman in her 20s. Johor Baru South OCPD Asst Comm Raub Selamat confirmed that the suspect, who is also a former participant in a reality comedy show, was arrested in the city early Thursday (Nov 28) morning. “The suspect, in his 40s, has been placed...

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28Nov

Johor preps for SPM ahead of floods, to ensure no disruption to exams

ISKANDAR PUTERI: Early preparations have been made to ensure that Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) continues to run smoothly statewide in the event of floods, says Johor executive councillor Aznan Tamin. The Johor education and information committee chairman said a total of 669 schools, including over 500 primary schools, have been identified as temporary flood relief centres...

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28Nov

Nearly half of telco towers under Jendela Phase 1 operational

KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly half of the telecommunications towers planned under Phase 1 of the National Digital Network Plan (Jendela) are fully operational, the Dewan Rakyat was informed. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil stated that 808 out of 1,661 towers have been operational since Oct 31 this year, with 1,385 towers completed, while the remainder are still under...

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28Nov

Leasing helicopters more transparent, avoids maintenance costs, says PM

KUALA LUMPUR: The leasing of helicopters is a more transparent process and avoids the financial burden of maintenance costs, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said leasing also saw negotiations only held between governments without the need for any agents. “Leasing avoids the financial burden of maintenance which has been a big problem, costing billions...

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27Nov

Mother appeals for daughter’s rescue from human trafficking syndicate

KUALA LUMPUR: A mother is urgently pleading for help to rescue her 24-year-old daughter, who is believed to be a victim of a human trafficking syndicate in Cambodia since June. The woman, identified only as Radiah, 56, explained that her daughter had flown from Kuching to Kuala Lumpur on June 19 after she and her friend...

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