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MetMalaysia issues afternoon thunderstorm warning for multiple states, including Klang Valley

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a weather warning this afternoon, predicting severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds across several states and federal territories until 4.00pm on Sunday 5 July 2026.

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Strong westerly winds expected to hit Sabah, Sarawak and the peninsula starting this Wednesday

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) is forecasting a concentration of strong westerly winds that could potentially bring bad weather in several areas starting this Wednesday (July 8).

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TVET Commission to be finalised by year-end, says Zahid

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The establishment of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Commission, together with the tabling of the related legislation in Parliament, is expected to be finalised by the end of this year.

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U-turn believed to have caused fatal Sarikei crash, says police

SARIKEI: Preliminary police investigations found that the accident which claimed the lives of three men at KM431 Jalan Bulat, Pan Borneo Highway, here on Saturday night (July 4) was believed to have been caused by a vehicle making a U-turn before suddenly exiting into the main lane.

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Mohamad Hasan ready to defend Rantau seat in upcoming state polls

SEREMBAN: Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan is prepared to defend the Rantau seat in the Aug 1 Negri Sembilan polls if he gets the mandate from the Barisan Nasional leadership.

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Sultan of Kedah calls for Langkawi to be developed with its own distinct identity

ALOR SETAR: The development of Langkawi Island should be shaped according to its own identity and character, without imitating or comparing itself to other tourist destinations such as Phuket, Thailand, or Bali, Indonesia, the Sultan of Kedah, Al Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah, said.

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King extends birthday greetings to Sultan of Kedah

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, extended birthday greetings to the Sultan of Kedah, Al-Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah, on the occasion of His Royal Highness' 84th birthday.

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Local issues demand state-level solutions: Chua Lee Huat speaks out for Bentayan

BENTAYAN: After serving more than three years as the village chief of Kampung Enam Lorong, Barisan Nasional candidate Chua Lee Huat believes that many issues affecting residents need to be addressed at the state level.

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PH candidate predicts 60% voter turnout in Johor State Elections

KULAI: Based on the analysis of previous elections, the upcoming Johor state election will see at least 60% voter turnout, says Pakatan Harapan candidate for Bukit Batu Arthur Chiong Sen Sern.

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Old trick to link MCA with PAS. It was DAP that worked with PAS in the past, says Chua

LABIS: DAP is once again trying to link MCA with PAS to win Chinese votes, says former MCA president Tan Sri Dr Chua Soi Lek.

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Eight Malaysian cultural arts recognised by Unesco since 2014

PASIR PUTEH: Eight Malaysian cultural arts have received recognition from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) since 2014.

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Anwar joins Layang-Layang residents, PH candidates for breakfast

KLUANG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim joined hundreds of residents for breakfast in Simpang Renggam on Sunday (July 5), giving Pakatan Harapan's campaign machinery a morale boost on the ninth day of campaigning for the Johor state election.

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SUV carrying six Indonesians crashes into surau, two dead

KOTA BHARU: Two Indonesian women died after the sports utility vehicle (SUV) they were travelling in with four other individuals is believed to have skidded before crashing into a surau at Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Jawa 2 on Jalan Selising-Bukit Merbau, Pasir Puteh, early Sunday morning (July 5).

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Foreigner found hiding in container with two expired M'sian passports

PETALING JAYA: The Immigration Department has detained a Bangladeshi man after a viral social media post allegedly showed him holding both a Malaysian passport and a Bangladeshi passport.

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Sultan of Kedah attends 84th birthday parade

ALOR SETAR: The Sultan of Kedah, Al Aminul Karim Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah, attended a guard of honour parade held in conjunction with His Royal Highness' 84th birthday at Dataran Medan Bandar here on Sunday (July 4).

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Ling Tian Soon unveils 10-point manifesto to address Yong Peng's key issues

YONG PENG: Yong Peng's development will continue with a renewed focus on addressing long-standing concerns over road safety, traffic congestion, water supply, affordable housing and employment opportunities under a 10-point manifesto unveiled by Barisan Nasional candidate Ling Tian Soon.

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DAP criticised for anti-Akmal campaign amid collaboration in Melaka

LABIS: DAP has been accused of double standards for asking Johor voters to reject MCA over Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh while its own assemblymen serve in the same Melaka state government as him.

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FMM urges US to consider fairness in proposed Section 301 tariffs on Malaysian goods

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has urged the United States to adopt a balanced approach to its proposed Section 301 tariff action on goods from economies accused of lacking import bans on products made with forced labour.

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Malaysia to celebrate World Rural Development Day first time tomorrow

KUANTAN: Malaysia will celebrate World Rural Development Day for the first time at Tun Abdul Razak Stadium in Jengka, near Maran, on Monday (July 6).

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Synthetic drugs now a mental health crisis among youths, says Lee Lam Thye

KUALA LUMPUR: The growing abuse of synthetic drugs among young Malaysians has become a serious mental health and public health crisis, says Alliance for a Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.