April 19, 2025
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Foon Yew Principal Resigns Amid Public Outcry Over Mishandled Sexual Misconduct Scandal

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — The principal of Foon Yew High School’s Kulai campus has stepped down amid a growing sexual misconduct scandal and mounting criticism over the school’s handling of student complaints.‍

April 18, 2025
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Operation Starlight III: Malaysia sends military medical team to assist Myanmar earthquake victims

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Malaysia has deployed a military medical team to Myanmar under Operation Starlight III, a humanitarian mission launched in response to the earthquake that struck the country on March 28.‍

April 18, 2025
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Penang police raid ketum lab in Balik Pulau said to generate ‘RM6,000 monthly income’

BALIK PULAU, April 18 — A double-storey terrace house along Jalan Kelicap was exposed as a ketum juice processing facility following a police raid yesterday afternoon.‍

April 18, 2025
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China agrees to transfer rare earth technology to Malaysia, says Foreign Minister.

TAPAH, April 17 — China has expressed its willingness to share rare earth processing technology with Malaysia — a move expected to create higher economic value compared to exporting the raw materials.‍

April 17, 2025
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Thai woman arrested at KLIA with RM1.05 million worth of cocaine hidden in handicraft bag

PUTRAJAYA, April 17 — The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has arrested a Thai woman suspected of smuggling 5.22 kilogrammes of cocaine worth RM1.05 million at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).‍

April 17, 2025
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Police investigate restaurant staff over alleged assault on council officers in Menglembu

IPOH, April 17 — Police have received a report regarding a viral incident in Menglembu where restaurant workers allegedly obstructed Ipoh City Council (MBI) enforcement officers from performing their duties.