September 9, 2025
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Kelantan reports 35 tuberculosis deaths in 7 months amid rising cases in Kota Bharu

KOTA BHARU, Sept 9 — Kelantan recorded 35 tuberculosis (TB) deaths between January and July this year.

September 8, 2025
World
World
Strength and grace: Malaysia concludes World Wushu campaign in Brazil with five gold medals

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — Malaysia’s wushu squad wrapped up their campaign at the 17th World Wushu Championship in Brasilia, Brazil, by clinching a fifth gold medal on the final day of competition.

September 8, 2025
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World
Indonesia replaces Finance Minister Sri Mulyani following weeks of protests

JAKARTA, Sept 8 — Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati was removed from her post in a cabinet reshuffle today, State Secretariat Minister Prasetyo Hadi announced.

September 8, 2025
World
World
‘Suitcase Murders’: Trial begins in New Zealand for South Korean mother accused of killing her children

SYDNEY, Sept 8 — A Korean-born New Zealand woman went on trial today in Auckland, accused of murdering her two children whose bodies were found in suitcases inside an abandoned storage locker bought at an online auction.

September 8, 2025
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Gobind: Digital Ministry, JPJ drafting regulations for autonomous vehicles

CYBERJAYA, Sept 8 — The Digital Ministry has begun discussions with the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to establish a dedicated legal framework for autonomous or driverless vehicles in Malaysia, said minister Gobind Singh Deo.

September 8, 2025
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Teen hiker hurt in fall at Niah National Park; rescuers brave trek, climb and river crossing to reach her

MIRI, Sept 8 — A 19-year-old student sustained injuries after falling while hiking with two friends at Bukit Kasut, Niah National Park, yesterday afternoon.

September 8, 2025
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Local
MAHB enhances airport emergency readiness to align with global standards

MELAKA, Sept 8 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is reinforcing its commitment to strengthening emergency management across its airport network, ensuring alignment with international standards and prioritising passenger safety.

September 7, 2025
World
World
Jihadist assault leaves 63 dead in Nigerian resettlement town near Cameroon border

MAIDUGURI (Nigeria), Sept 7 — At least 63 people were killed when jihadists stormed Darul Jamal, a resettled town in north-eastern Nigeria near the Cameroon border, Borno state governor Babagana Zulum confirmed yesterday.

September 7, 2025
World
World
Sabalenka clinches second straight US Open crown, capturing her fourth Grand Slam to enter elite ranks

NEW YORK, Sept 7 — World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her US Open crown yesterday, powering past American Amanda Anisimova in straight sets to claim the fourth Grand Slam title of her career.

September 7, 2025
World
World
Venezuelan-American romance shattered under Trump-era migrant crackdown

CAPACHO (Venezuela), Sept 7 — Andry Hernandez thought love would carry him to a new life in the United States with a man he met on Instagram. Instead, a pair of tattoos meant to celebrate his hometown traditions led him to one of the world’s harshest prisons.

September 7, 2025
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World
Bersatu assembly sees rising tensions as Muhyiddin cautions members over alleged signature campaign

SHAH ALAM, Sept 7 — Tensions erupted at Bersatu’s annual general assembly last night when a scuffle broke out, highlighting cracks within the party as it gears up for the 16th general election.

September 7, 2025
Local
Local
Hospital clash leaves police officer with facial injuries while breaking up emergency ward fight early this morning

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 — A policeman suffered facial injuries while trying to stop a clash between two groups at Sungai Buloh Hospital’s emergency ward early yesterday.