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Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has been involved in several cases related to the 1MDB scandal.
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Malaysia drops 1MDB-linked charges against ex-PM Najib

The Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director said 103,590 summonses were settled within three days from Nov 22.
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M'sia collects $2.7m in traffic summonses after offering discount

The case has been classified as sudden death.
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Man dies while in custody after creating ruckus at KLIA

The Seoul city government displays unsafe children's goods sold on Chinese e-commerce platforms, such as AliExpress, Shein and Temu, on Nov 22.
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Excessive levels of toxins found in kids’ clothes sold on Temu

Rivers and beaches continue to be the top drowning spots, says the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department.
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Malaysia raises the alarm about drowning amid heavy rainfalls

Michelle Yeoh at the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures' 'Wicked' on Nov. 9.
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Michelle Yeoh says infertility made her 'feel like such a failure'

It's impressive how she managed to squeeze through the gap.
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Cats are liquid, so is this girl in Malaysia

Advertisements put up by Chagee Malaysia claimed that there was a “high chance for everyone to win vouchers, luxurious products, and more”.
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Chagee employee allegedly tampered with lucky draw in M'sia

The incident occurred at KM148.1 along the North-South expressway at about 3pm.
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3-year-old dies in collision on Johor expressway

    Malaysia expects the Causeway to handle 150 million travellers throughout the year.
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    Malaysia's QR code trial for checkpoints to cover more forms of transport

    Family and friends sending off the hearse carrying the body of Ms Lee Zi Rou in Penang on Nov 17.
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    Family, friends pay last respects to Penang woman crushed by container

    Long-term plans are also in place for the use of QR codes to be expanded to foreigners, similar to the present use of immigration autogates in Malaysia by foreign nationals.
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    Smoother Causeway journeys for M'sia drivers via QR code trial

    The incident occurred at KM148.1 along the North-South expressway at about 3pm.
    World

    3-year-old dies in collision on Johor expressway

    Malaysia expects the Causeway to handle 150 million travellers throughout the year.
    World

    Malaysia's QR code trial for checkpoints to cover more forms of transport

    Family and friends sending off the hearse carrying the body of Ms Lee Zi Rou in Penang on Nov 17.
    World

    Family, friends pay last respects to Penang woman crushed by container

    Long-term plans are also in place for the use of QR codes to be expanded to foreigners, similar to the present use of immigration autogates in Malaysia by foreign nationals.
    World

    Smoother Causeway journeys for M'sia drivers via QR code trial

    A diver from National Geographic Pristine Seas measures the world’s largest coral colony in the Solomon Islands.
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    Scientists find world’s largest coral grown over three centuries

    Vaping is prohibited in Malaysia to those below the age of 18.
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    Dizzy from vaping, M'sian student falls off school roof

    FILE PHOTO: Malaysia's former finance minister Daim Zainuddin arrives at the Kuala Lumpur court complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia January 29, 2024. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/File Photo
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    Former Malaysian Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin dies aged 86

    The suspect was standing next to the freezer when police arrived at the scene.
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    Woman’s body found stuffed in freezer of house in Malaysia

    Known for its ability to thrive in murky environments, the suckermouth catfish, or ikan bandaraya in Malay, is increasingly being promoted as a culinary delicacy.
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    Marine experts warn against eating suckermouth catfish

    The bride-to-be, dressed in a red sleeveless dress, and her partner, clad in a navy suit with a bowtie, pose with South Peak in the background.
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    Pre-wedding photoshoot reaches new heights on Mount Kinabalu