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File picture of robots welding bodyshells of car on the assembly line in the Proton manufacturing plant in Tanjung Malim, December 16, 2019. Local financial portal ‘The Edge’, recently reported, citing industry sources, that the automotive industry has secured another extension on the proposed revision of excise duty for locally assembled (completely knocked down) cars until December 31 this year. — Reuters pic

‘No decision yet’: Finance Ministry dismisses 2026 car price hike reports, says vehicle valuation review ongoing

Barat Daya district police chief ACP Sazalee Adam said the accident occurred at about 2.30am while the family, aged between 10 and 74, was on their way back to Balik Pulau from Hatyai, Thailand.

Fiery crash in Penang: Family of five, two others hurt as cars go up in flames after head-on collision on Jalan Tun Sardon (VIDEO)

Kluang police chief Assistant Commissioner Bahrin Mohd Noh said police managed to track down the suspect about seven hours after a report was lodged by the 36-year-old woman who was the homeowner. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

‘Man Tiger’ nabbed: Johor cops arrest gunman who allegedly fired six shots at couple in Simpang Renggam

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inspects a guard of honour mounted by three officers and 103 members of the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment (Ceremonial), led by Major Khairul Fakhzan. — Screengrab from Facebook/Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Turkish President Erdogan receives official welcome at Perdana Putra

A 33-year-old container lorry driver died after being pinned for nearly two hours when his vehicle skidded and overturned on the West Coast Expressway (WCE), heading towards the Shah Alam Expressway (Kesas), early today.

Pinned for nearly two hours: Container lorry skids, overturns on WCE headed towards Kesas, driver dies after being trapped 

According to the operation commander’s report, the fire involved a row of three Class C shoplots. — File pic by Raymond Manuel

Late-night fire guts two Seri Kembangan eateries, grocery store

The 37-year-old suspect, who works as a canteen worker, was detained in Mata Ayer after a closed-circuit television (CCTV) recording from the supermarket went viral.

Cops nab woman for allegedly beating, injuring child in front of supermarket in Perlis; remand application pending

Efforts are being intensified to speed up waste clearance across residential areas and streets in Bintulu, said Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — The Borneo Post pic

Tiong mobilises volunteers to tackle mounting waste crisis in flood-hit Bintulu

The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) and other related authorities must reassess the entire river system and development plans for Bintulu, said Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. — The Borneo Post

Tiong: Comprehensive review, upgrades needed for Bintulu’s river system

In Sabah, the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) Secretariat reported a slight increase in the number of evacuees to 1,061 from 332 families this morning, compared to 1,047 people from 325 families last night. — Bernama file pic

Sabah, Sarawak floods: 2,062 victims still housed at relief centres 

According to 1MDB task force chairperson Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, the dissolution of the DOJ unit does not impact Malaysia's ongoing asset recovery efforts, which extend beyond the United States to countries such as Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Malaysia also maintains that Goldman Sachs has yet to fully settle its obligations in the US. — Bernama pic

‘Not important to us’: 1MDB asset recovery efforts to continue despite DOJ unit closure, says task force chief 

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (right) at an event with PDC CEO Datuk Aziz Bakar (left) September 14, 2023. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Penang Development Corporation employees set to receive record bonuses of up to six months' salary after RM500m profit in 2024

Sepang district police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said in a statement today that the boy allegedly went into the adult swimming pool at 11.30am without his family’s knowledge. — Pexels.com pic

Tragedy in Puchong: Seven-year-old drowns after entering adult pool unnoticed

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg said that the installation of the undersea cable involves various technical aspects, including procurement and deployment, given that only three such undersea cables exist worldwide. — Bernama pic

Sarawak-Singapore undersea cable talks set to wrap up by Q1, says premier

The woman revealed to police that her boyfriend possessed a pistol and handed over a blue plastic bag containing a pistol and 30 rounds of 9mm bullets. — Reuters pic

Surprise find in Ampang: In lovers’ tiff, jealous girlfriend reveals man’s illegal gun, bullets to cops

Screengrabs from videos on social media capturing the crowd at IOI Mall Damansara yesterday after a fire broke out.

Fire breaks out at IOI Mall Damansara, public acts fast to control blaze