September 16, 2025
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Perak senior in her 60s scammed of more than RM5 million through cryptocurrency scheme

IPOH, Sept 16 — A woman in her 60s lost more than RM5 million after falling victim to an online investment scam.

September 16, 2025
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Kajang security guard dies after early morning clash in Semenyih

KAJANG, Sept 16 — A security guard died after being attacked by an acquaintance during a fight in a Semenyih residential area early yesterday.

September 16, 2025
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Malaysia Day 2025 in Butterworth expected to attract 10,000 with cultural performances, attended by PM Anwar

BUTTERWORTH, Sept 16 — About 10,000 visitors are expected to converge at PICCA@Butterworth Arena today for the 2025 Malaysia Day celebration, themed Malaysia Madani: Rakyat Disantuni, in a patriotic gathering for the northern region.

September 15, 2025
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Li Shifeng downs Lakshya Sen as China sweep all finals at Hong Kong Open

HONG KONG, Sept 15 — China swept all five finals at the Hong Kong Open yesterday, with world number four Li Shifeng easing past India’s Lakshya Sen to claim his second world tour title of the year.

September 15, 2025
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World
Qatar PM urges world to hold Israel accountable ahead of Doha summit

DOHA, Sept 15 — Qatar’s prime minister has called on the international community to end “double standards” and hold Israel accountable, ahead of an emergency summit convened in Doha following an unprecedented Israeli strike on Hamas members in the Qatari capital.

September 15, 2025
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World
Trump seeks to ease backlash, says US will ‘welcome’ foreign workers despite new South Korea crackdown

NEW YORK, Sept 15 — US President Donald Trump yesterday sought to ease concerns, saying foreign workers are “welcome” in the country and stressing he does not want to “frighten off” investors, just 10 days after hundreds of South Koreans were detained at a Georgia work site.

September 15, 2025
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MetDept forecasts more rain as Sabah flood evacuees exceed 400

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 15 — A total of 415 flood victims from 113 families are currently housed at two temporary relief centres and one permanent centre in Sabah as of 8am today.

September 15, 2025
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Malaysia Day weekend crackdown: Penang police arrest mat rempit in Seberang Perai, seize 135 motorcycles, issue 614 summonses

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Sept 15 — Police seized 135 motorcycles and issued 614 summonses during an integrated operation, Op Tutup Samseng Jalanan Bersepadu, at the North-South Expressway (PLUS) exit in Jalan Permatang Pauh, Seberang Jaya, early yesterday.

September 15, 2025
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Langkawi expects 100,000 visitors, adds extra ferry services for Malaysia Day holidays

ALOR SETAR, Sept 15 — Around 100,000 visitors are expected to travel to Langkawi Island via passenger ferry services during the Malaysia Day holiday and the school break.

September 14, 2025
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World
Hakim Danish claims Malaysia’s first Red Bull Rookies Cup podium despite crash

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Malaysian rider Muhammad Hakim Danish Ramli saw his hopes of finishing as runner-up in the 2025 Red Bull Rookies Cup (RBRC) dashed after a crash at the second corner of the final Round 2 race at Misano Circuit, Italy, today.

September 14, 2025
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World
Madrid bar blast kills one, injures 25; gas leak suspected

MADRID, Sept 14 — Spanish firefighters discovered a man’s body today while sifting through the rubble of a Madrid bar destroyed in an explosion that injured 25 people, two of them seriously.

September 14, 2025
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World
Nepal’s new prime minister yields to Gen Z protests, pledges to ‘eradicate corruption’

KATHMANDU, Sept 14 — Nepal’s new interim prime minister has pledged to heed the demands of Gen Z-led protests to “end corruption” as she assumed office, following the ouster of her predecessor by youth-driven demonstrations.