December 9, 2025
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EC to Announce Dates for Kinabatangan and Lamag By-Elections on Dec 16 Following Bung Moktar’s Death

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 9 — The Election Commission (EC) will convene a special meeting on December 16 to set the key dates for the by-elections for the Kinabatangan parliamentary seat and the Lamag state seat following the death of Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin last week.‍

December 9, 2025
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Don’t worry about unpaid summons — they won’t affect your Budi95 status, the transport minister has confirmed.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The Transport Ministry (MOT) has clarified that unpaid traffic summonses will not impact a driver’s eligibility for the BUDI95 petrol subsidy, countering earlier media reports that implied otherwise.

December 8, 2025
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PM Orders Works Ministry to Clamp Down on Project Delays, Demands Accountability from Contractors

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Works Ministry to take firmer action against contractors responsible for delays in infrastructure projects.

December 8, 2025
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From TVET to Trophies: DPM Zahid Sees Full-Stack Industry Powering Malaysia’s E-Sports Boom

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expressed optimism over the future of Malaysia’s e-sports industry after witnessing the national team clinch the championship title at the IESF Mobile Legends: Bang Bang 2025 World Championship here last night.

December 8, 2025
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Not true that we “surrounded” anyone’s house, MACC refutes Rafizi’s podcast claim

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has rejected allegations that it was used to investigate candidates contesting in the PKR elections last May, following claims made by former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli in a recent podcast.

December 7, 2025
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Authorities Detain 843 Undocumented Migrants in Selayang Baru Raid Following Community Complaints

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — A total of 843 undocumented migrants were detained during an integrated enforcement operation in Selayang Baru last night, following suspicions of various offences under the Immigration Act.