March 9, 2026
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A four-month-old baby has died at a childcare centre in Seberang Jaya Hospital, with two workers arrested in connection with the case.

BUKIT MERTAJAM, March 9 — A four-month-old baby boy died today while under the care of a childcare centre located within the grounds of Seberang Jaya Hospital (HSJ) here.

March 9, 2026
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Anwar Ibrahim raises concern over teenagers being lured into terror groups, urging greater vigilance to safeguard Malaysia’s peace.

PUTRAJAYA, March 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed concern over the involvement of school-going teenagers in terrorist group activities in Malaysia.

March 9, 2026
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Hannah Yeoh: Study on Kuala Lumpur mayoral elections expected to conclude by end-March.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 — A study on the proposal to introduce elections for the Kuala Lumpur mayor is expected to be completed by the end of March.

March 8, 2026
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Fahmi Fadzil says a new health clinic and primary school are planned for Lembah Pantai.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Lembah Pantai is set to receive new infrastructure developments, including the construction of a health clinic and a primary school, to enhance facilities and the well-being of residents.

March 8, 2026
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Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency busts RM500,000 vape smuggling attempt in Kedah.

KANGAR, March 8 — The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) early yesterday seized nearly 16,500 e-cigarette devices worth more than RM500,000 at the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority jetty in Kuala Sanglang, believed to be intended for smuggling to a neighbouring country.

March 8, 2026
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JPJ deploys drones to monitor Aidilfitri traffic in Kelantan, launches JPJvBID number plate auction in Selangor.

MACHANG, March 8 — The Road Transport Department Malaysia (RTD) will deploy high-specification drones to monitor road users in Kelantan during this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri enforcement operation.