November 18, 2025
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DBKL moves to clamp down on unlicensed street vendors crowding key tourist areas

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — Authorities have begun a series of enforcement operations targeting unlicensed street traders in Masjid India, Bukit Bintang and several other busy city areas.

November 18, 2025
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Underage labour uncovered: 31 youths — some as young as 14 — were found using relatives’ ICs to work in Johor.

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 18 — Thirty-one underage youths were detained for allegedly working part-time with identity cards that did not belong to them at a box manufacturing plant in Johor Technology Park, Senai.

November 17, 2025
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Two men charged with murdering saleswoman found bound and naked near the Seri Kembangan roundabout.

PETALING JAYA, Nov 17 — Two men were brought before the Magistrate’s Court today to face charges for the murder of a saleswoman whose naked, bound body was discovered near the Blue Water Estate roundabout in Seri Kembangan last month.

November 17, 2025
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Fire incidents have caused RM1.57 billion in losses nationwide this year, according to Nga Kor Ming.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — Malaysia recorded over RM1.57 billion in fire losses from January to September this year, Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming said, calling for stronger prevention efforts.

November 17, 2025
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The LRT3 line is on track for a December 31 launch, subject to final safety tests, the transport minister said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 — The LRT3 line connecting Shah Alam and nearby areas is expected to begin operations on December 31, pending the final phase of testing and commissioning, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said. He stressed that safety, reliability and technical compliance remain top priorities, with the opening date dependent on fault-free test results.

November 12, 2025
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Works Minister: RM1.7b NPE 2 project set to ease KL traffic congestion by 2029

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — The RM1.7 billion New Pantai Expressway Extension (NPE 2) project, spanning 6.4km along the main route and 15km in total, is expected to be completed by 2029.