September 18, 2025
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Trailer crashes into Felda Kechau 8 police post in Kuala Lipis; driver and auxiliary policeman injured

KUANTAN, Sept 18 — A trailer truck rammed into the Felda Kechau 8 Auxiliary Police Control Post in Kuala Lipis yesterday morning, leaving the driver and an auxiliary police officer injured.

September 18, 2025
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MetMalaysia issues severe thunderstorm alert for Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak and Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning with heavy rain and strong winds expected in several states in Peninsular Malaysia until noon on Thursday, Sept 18.

September 18, 2025
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Local
Ops Purple: Customs seizes 32 vehicles worth RM8.45m in Kuala Lumpur warehouse raid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — The Customs Department (JKDM) has seized 32 imported vehicles of various makes, valued at more than RM8.45 million, for violating licensed warehouse regulations.

September 17, 2025
World
World
Champions League opens with victories for Arsenal, Real Madrid and Spurs; Juventus, Dortmund play out eight-goal thriller

PARIS, Sept 17 — The Champions League league phase kicked off yesterday with Arsenal, Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur all securing wins, while Juventus and Borussia Dortmund served up a spectacular eight-goal draw.

September 17, 2025
World
World
What is Scarborough Shoal, and why is China’s plan to turn it into a nature reserve drawing backlash in the South China Sea?

BEIJING, Sept 17 — China’s coast guard said it had imposed “control measures” to block Philippine vessels near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, a long-standing flashpoint in the South China Sea.

September 17, 2025
World
World
Charlie Kirk murder suspect could face death penalty on aggravated murder charge

PROVO (Utah), Sept 17 — The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk appeared in a Utah court yesterday, facing charges of aggravated murder as prosecutors confirmed they would seek the death penalty in a case that has gripped the nation.

September 17, 2025
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Local
Court of Appeal dismisses Rosmah’s attempt to disqualify trial judge in RM1.25b solar hybrid graft case, citing no bias shown

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 17 — Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has once again failed in her bid to have the judge in her RM1.25 billion solar hybrid graft trial removed.

September 17, 2025
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Local
Visitors laud Penang’s first Malaysia Day celebration as a vibrant and historic event

BUTTERWORTH, Sept 17 — Malaysians from all walks of life were captivated by the splendour of the Malaysia Day 2025 celebration at the PICCA Convention Centre @ Butterworth Arena last night.

September 17, 2025
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Local
Melaka police arrest drug dealer, seize RM35,000 worth of drugs hidden in Honda Jazz

ALOR GAJAH, Sept 17 — Police in Melaka arrested a 31-year-old man after uncovering over two kilogrammes of drugs, believed to be heroin and syabu, worth an estimated RM35,000 hidden in a car at Jalan Industri Rumbia.

September 16, 2025
World
World
Sivasangari advances to Egyptian Open quarterfinals with 3-1 victory over Hutton

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — National women’s squash ace S. Sivasangari booked her spot in the Egyptian Open 2025 quarterfinals after overcoming England’s Jasmine Hutton in Giza yesterday.

September 16, 2025
World
World
UN expert condemns Israel over Gaza journalist deaths, calls it ‘deadliest conflict for media’

GENEVA, Sept 16 — A UN expert has accused Israel of deliberately targeting journalists to conceal “genocide”, warning that the ongoing war has become the deadliest ever for media professionals.

September 16, 2025
World
World
FBI confirms DNA links Tyler Robinson to Charlie Kirk’s murder

WASHINGTON, Sept 16 — DNA evidence collected at the scene of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s murder has been matched to suspect Tyler Robinson, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed yesterday.