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Melaka High Court approves RM1.7m settlement for brain-injury crash victim
The Melaka High Court has approved a settlement in a road accident case involving Sultan Nur Mohamad, who suffered serious brain injuries in March 2024. Judicial Commissioner K Raja Segaran recorded the consent judgment after being satisfied with evidence and protection measures for the victim's interests, with RM1.7 million plus RM170,000 in costs.
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Johor installs 3,833 solar-powered village street lights in six districts
The Johor state government will install 3,833 solar-powered village street lights across six districts in phases from September to November. The RM10 million project covers Segamat, Batu Pahat, Kluang, Pontian, Tangkak and Muar, with an additional 500 units funded by the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development. State committee chairman Md Israk Abdullah inspected the first phase at Kampung Mensudut Lama and Kampung Gelang Chinchin in Segamat.
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Ministry weighs OKU category for Rukun Negara speech contest
Malaysia's National Unity Ministry will consider adding a category for persons with disabilities to the Rukun Negara Speech Competition. Deputy Minister R Yuneswaran said the mechanism would be discussed with stakeholders after the national final at the Melaka International Trade Centre today. This year's contest drew over 10,000 entries.
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Rukun Negara Oratory Contest Draws Record 10,494 Entries
The national-level Rukun Negara Oratory Competition has drawn a record 10,494 participants this year, up from 9,312 in 2025. The final was held at the Melaka International Trade Centre, where Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said the figure shows the national principles remain rooted in young Malaysians.
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Skeleton in concrete-filled blue barrel at Durian Tunggal dam confirmed as murder
Police have classified the discovery of a skeleton inside a blue barrel sealed with cement at the Durian Tunggal dam reserve in Machap Baru, Alor Gajah, as a murder case. A post-mortem confirmed the bones are human, but the gender and cause of death are still unknown. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
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26 litterers, 14 of them foreigners, ordered to clean Johor public spaces
Twenty-six people convicted of littering, 25 of them for cigarette butts, were ordered to perform community service at five locations across Johor. SWCorp said 3,095 littering notices have been issued in the state since Aug 1, with 107 cases concluded in court and RM71,550 in fines.
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Dance teacher in Melaka remanded five days over sexual assault of two students
A 20-year-old dance teacher in Melaka has been remanded for five days to assist investigations into the physical sexual assault of two teenage boys who were also his students. The first case is believed to have occurred since 4 September at the suspect's home and the Tasik 1 Krubong area, while the second involves a 15-year-old victim who knew the suspect as a dance coach. Police are investigating under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.
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Melaka: Treated water safe, don't panic - state government
A suspected human skeleton was found in a blue barrel filled with cement in the Durian Tunggal Dam reserve area in Melaka, and was reported to police at about 11.40am yesterday. Melaka State Secretary Datuk Salhah Salleh said water quality monitoring so far shows no breach of the required parameters, and urged the public not to panic or spread unverified information. Monitoring and sampling at the raw water source area will be stepped up with police and technical agencies.
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Durian Tunggal short of secondary schools despite over 50,000 residents
More than 50,000 residents in the Durian Tunggal state constituency in Melaka depend on a single secondary school, SMK Durian Tunggal. Assemblyman Zahari Khalil said the opening of 37 housing estates has made a new secondary school urgent, with over 1,500 secondary students and five primary schools feeding pupils in each year.
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Suspected human skeleton found at Durian Tunggal dam reserve; Melaka assures water is safe
A suspected human skeleton was found at the reserve area of the Durian Tunggal dam in Melaka, raising public concern over water supply safety. The Melaka state government says treated water supplied to users remains safe and no water quality parameters have been breached so far. Monitoring and sampling at the catchment area will be stepped up with police and technical agencies.
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Blue barrel containing suspected human skeleton found at Durian Tunggal Dam
Three anglers found a blue barrel containing a suspected human skeleton at the edge of Durian Tunggal Dam, Jalan Machap Baharu, Alor Gajah, today. Police believe the remains had been inside for at least three weeks and are investigating under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
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Toddler rescued after locking himself inside Honda in Malacca
A three-year-old boy was rescued safely after he became trapped inside a parked Honda in Taman Malacca Baru, Batu Berendam, Malacca, when the car doors locked automatically. Ten firefighters from the Malacca Tengah fire station arrived within eight minutes and freed the child, who was unharmed and returned to his parents.
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PM's political secretary: focus on the people, finish the term
The Prime Minister's political secretary, Datuk Azman Ab Rahman, said the Unity Government should focus on the people's business and complete its term rather than entertain challenges from certain quarters. He was speaking after opening the 25th branch of Kedai Emas Sri Semantan in Ayer Keroh, Melaka, and was commenting on UMNO President Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's remarks at the 2026 UMNO General Assembly in Kuala Lumpur.
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Form One student injured after stray dog bite while cycling to school in Krubong
A Form One student was injured on the leg after being bitten by a stray dog while cycling to school in Krubong, Melaka, yesterday morning. His father hopes the authorities will take seriously the stray dog pack that has long roamed around Taman Krubong Perdana.
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Malayan tapir dies after being hit by car near Terachi
A 250kg male Malayan tapir was struck by a car at Km24 of Jalan Seremban-Kuala Pilah near the Terachi police station late last night. It suffered a broken front leg and internal injuries, and was confirmed dead this morning. The carcass was taken to the Jempol Perhilitan office for disposal under standard procedures.
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Checkers Hypermarket Cheras Utama holds Rahmah Madani Sale on 12-13 September
Checkers Hypermarket in Cheras Utama is running a Rahmah Madani Sale on 12 and 13 September 2026, from 10am to 7pm each day. The two-day promotion covers fresh vegetables, meat and chicken, fruits, household products and other daily necessities at lower prices.
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Amelia Lee, Jarvis Liew win overall 100PLUS MGA NJDP Second Round at A'Famosa
Amelia Lee and Jarvis Liew Zun Xin were crowned overall champions in the girls' and boys' categories at the 100PLUS MGA NJDP 2026 Second Round at A'Famosa Golf Club, Melaka. Amelia finished three rounds on 209 strokes, seven under par, while Jarvis carded 212, four under par.
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Amelia, Jarvis lead after second round of MGA junior golf in Melaka
Amelia Lee and Jarvis Liew Zun Xin took the lead in their respective categories after the second round of the 100PLUS MGA National Junior Development Programme golf championship at A' Famosa Golf Club in Melaka. Amelia shot a 69 to lead the girls' category, while Jarvis carded a 66 to top the boys' standings.
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PONEY at Freeport A'Famosa offers free plush toy with RM199 spend from 7-30 Sept
From 7 to 30 September 2026, PONEY at Freeport A'Famosa Outlet in Alor Gajah, Melaka, is giving away a free Faye or Finn plush toy, valued at RM129 each, to shoppers who spend RM199 or more in a single receipt. The promotion is aimed at families buying children's clothing.