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Nine Thai monks killed after boy drives truck into procession
40+ min ago (418+ words) BANGKOK (July 2): An 11-year-old boy drove his parents" truck into a Buddhist procession in Thailand on Thursday, killing nine monks and seriously injuring around 10 others, police and local authorities said. A group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking…...
KK acting OCPD: Police receive only one notification for Bangkit Sabahan 2. 0 rally, none for Gempur Rasuah 3. 0
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (230+ words) KOTA KINABALU (July 2): Police have only received one notification for the planned "Bangkit Sabahan 2. 0" peaceful assembly scheduled to take place here this Friday. Acting Kota Kinabalu police chief Supt Syed Lot Syed Abdul Rahman said police were aware of social…...
Kuching police cripple drug syndicate, seize RM541, 000 worth contraband
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (380+ words) KUCHING (July 2): Police have crippled a drug distribution syndicate following two coordinated raids here, leading to the arrest of 14 local suspects and the seizure of drugs, including methamphetamine and suspected cannabis vape cartridges, worth about RM541, 000. Kuching district police chief ACP…...
Missing foreign woman found dead in Penampang apartment
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (171+ words) PENAMPANG (July 2): A 42-year-old foreign woman who had been reported missing since June 30 was found dead in her apartment along Jalan Penampang Lama. Penampang police chief Supt Sammy Newton said the victim, who lived alone, was found by her employer…...
Kuching Festival Martial Art Display returns this Aug 14
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (402+ words) KUCHING (July 2): The Kuching Festival Martial Art Display will return this year as one of the festival's signature sporting and cultural attractions, showcasing a diverse range of martial arts while promoting discipline, healthy living and community unity. Kuching South Mayor…...
No detailed talks yet with Putrajaya on Sarawak interim special grant increase, says Abang Johari
3+ hour, 26+ min ago (516+ words) KUCHING (July 2): Detailed discussions on increasing Sarawak's interim special grant under Article 112 D of the Federal Constitution have yet to take place, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim…...
HR Ministry to study Sabah, Sarawak foreign worker systems for national model
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (303+ words) KUCHING (July 2): The Federal Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma) will study foreign worker management systems practised in Sabah and Sarawak as a possible model for implementation in Peninsular Malaysia, said its secretary-general Datuk Azman Mohd Yusof. He said both Borneo…...
Uggah: Batang Lupar 2 Bridge on track for August opening
4+ hour, 10+ min ago (509+ words) KUCHING (July 2): The much-anticipated Batang Lupar 2 Bridge is on track to be opened to the public this August, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said the project had reached a major milestone following the successful completion of…...
PM Anwar rejects conflict narrative in South China Sea, calls for dialogue
6+ hour, 4+ min ago (318+ words) KUALA LUMPUR (July 2): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has rejected the notion that conflict in the South China Sea is inevitable, stressing that dialogue, mutual trust and adherence to international law are essential to preserving regional peace and stability....
Fuziah: Automatic implementation of Budi Diesel to curb subsidy leakage at border
6+ hour, 54+ min ago (367+ words) JOHOR BAHRU (July 2): The automatic implementation of Budi Madani Diesel (Budi Diesel) is believed to be able to curb the leakage of diesel subsidies at the country's borders, especially in Sabah and Sarawak which previously received subsidies in bulk. Deputy…...