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violence against media

Next time anyone’s unhappy with what a journalist writes, just pay someone to beat up the journalist — Rocky Bru

The RM2,000 fine imposed on a man who assaulted journalist Haresh Deol sends a chilling message: in Malaysia, violence against journalists can be cheap, consequence-light, and dangerously normalised

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Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

It is the second Russian e-hailing app after Maxim to face ban by Land Public Transport Agency

Smoking to cost more: BAT Malaysia lights up price tags with new cigarette rates

Cigarette prices for top brands will rise between RM12.40 and RM18.40 per pack starting November 21, 2025