August 23, 2025
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The UK has awarded Chevening scholarships to 35 individuals from Malaysia, which includes the first recipient from ASEAN.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — A total of 35 Malaysian scholars have received the esteemed Chevening scholarship to undertake their postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom for the academic year 2025/26.

August 23, 2025
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Tabung Haji has filed a police report and notified the MCMC regarding defamatory videos.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 – Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has filed reports with the police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) regarding the dissemination of various defamatory and provocative videos on social media.

August 22, 2025
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The Home Ministry is investigating the Sarawak Tribune regarding a report that characterizes the deceased Al Jazeera journalist as a militant from Gaza.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — The Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) has initiated an inquiry into the Sarawak Tribune in response to a public grievance regarding the release of an article entitled "Militant Using Press Cover Eliminated," which was published on Aug 12.

August 22, 2025
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In the Zara Qairina case, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has stated that police officers will face disciplinary measures if any breaches of standard operating procedures (SOP) are identified.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will implement disciplinary measures against the investigating officers (IO) and their supervisors should the investigations uncover any violations of regulations in the case concerning the death of student Zara Qairina Mahathir.

August 22, 2025
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Genting Highlands fire station to be jointly funded by govt and Genting Malaysia as CSR project, set for 2027 completion

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 22 — The Gohtong Jaya Fire and Rescue Station located in Genting Highlands, Pahang, is set to be developed via a public-private partnership and is anticipated to be finished by 2027.

August 21, 2025
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MRT Corp: Penang LRT cost rises to RM16.8b, driven by land prices, inflation and route extension to Seberang Perai

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 21 — The RM16.8 billion budget allocated for Penang’s LRT Mutiara Line reflects current market conditions, particularly land acquisition costs that have risen since 2016, MRT Corp said today.