October 15, 2025
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‘My heart is broken’: Father of 14-year-old detained in Bandar Utama school stabbing breaks silence

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The father of the 14-year-old boy detained for allegedly killing a fellow student at a school in Bandar Utama said his heart was broken by his son’s actions.

October 15, 2025
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Budi95 to be available for Malaysians holding Singapore driving licences starting tomorrow, says Anthony Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT), through the Road Transport Department (JPJ), will introduce a dedicated website tomorrow to streamline Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) subsidy applications for Malaysians holding Singapore driving licences.

October 15, 2025
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MOE vows to respond to Queen’s call for safer schools, to review TinDak module following rape case

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 15 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has reaffirmed its commitment to fulfilling the decree of Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a safe environment in all educational institutions.

October 14, 2025
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Johor health authorities say influenza situation remains under control despite nine reported clusters

JOHOR BARU, Oct 14 — The Johor Health Department has urged the public to remain calm and practise proper flu prevention measures following the emergence of nine influenza clusters in the state.

October 14, 2025
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MPs call on Education Ministry to prioritise school safety in budget allocation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Lawmakers have urged the Education Ministry (MOE) to channel part of its Budget 2026 allocation not only towards physical development but also towards strengthening safety measures in schools.

October 14, 2025
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“Stop covering up: Education D-G directs schools to report all bullying and sexual misconduct cases”

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — Education director-general Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad has warned schools not to cover up cases of bullying or sexual misconduct, emphasising that such actions should be treated as criminal offences rather than mere disciplinary issues.