August 2, 2025
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Vape groups say Malaysia's total ban will push users to black market, fail to reduce demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — The Health Ministry’s proposal to impose a total ban on vape sales and use in Malaysia has sparked concern among industry players, who warn the move could worsen the situation rather than resolve it.

August 1, 2025
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Swedish jihadist sentenced to life for involvement in burning Jordanian pilot alive in IS cage execution.

STOCKHOLM, Aug 1 — A Swedish court on Thursday sentenced jihadist Osama Krayem to life imprisonment for his role in the 2015 murder of Jordanian pilot Maaz al-Kassasbeh, who was burned alive by the Islamic State (IS) in Syria—a crime that sparked global outrage.

August 1, 2025
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JB City Hall to offer up to 80% discount on traffic fines starting August 15 in conjunction with the 68th National Day.

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 1 — Johor Bahru City Hall (MBJB) will offer discounts of up to 80 per cent on traffic and parking fines in conjunction with the 68th National Day celebrations.

August 1, 2025
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La Liga rejects Real Madrid’s Club World Cup excuse, keeps Osasuna opener as scheduled

KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 1 — Two Turkish nationals are missing after their sailing yacht capsized in rough seas near Pulau Yu on Tuesday. A third person was rescued after drifting in the sea for 25 hours.‍

July 31, 2025
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Anwar: 13MP Marks Malaysia’s Major Reset Toward a More Equitable and Smarter Future

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 —Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) as a transformative roadmap designed to help Malaysians navigate increasingly complex challenges, especially amid shifting global economic and geopolitical dynamics.‍

July 31, 2025
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13MP: TVET expansion to include tahfiz students, elderly care, and high-tech sectors; set to generate 1.2 million new jobs.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 —The government will roll out the Perkasa Madani TVET Financing Scheme and a dedicated TVET Training Fund to boost youth participation in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced when presenting the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) in Parliament today.