News near Alor Gajah
9 stories within reach of Alor Gajah, published in the last 3 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Went to watch National Day eve fireworks before giving birth to 'Merdeka baby'
Nor Farahin Miszan, who was 39 weeks pregnant and experiencing contractions every five minutes, still took her two children to watch a fireworks display on the eve of National Day 2026 before giving birth to a 'Merdeka baby' early this morning.
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Juffrin, Olcina fastest in Melaka
National athlete Juffrin Ranis and Spain's Belen Olcina Sempere emerged as the fastest male and female participants at the Melaka International Sports Festival held at Encore Melaka yesterday.
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Govt explores Melaka as alternative venue for LIMA, says Khaled Nordin
The government is considering Melaka as an alternative venue for the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA), according to Defence Minister Khaled Nordin. This move aims to explore new hosting options for the biennial defence and aerospace event.
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Melaka PKR plans early candidate announcements, Adam Adli says new faces need preparation
PKR Melaka intends to announce its candidates for the upcoming state election earlier than usual, according to deputy minister Adam Adli, who emphasized that new faces require adequate preparation time. The early announcement aims to give candidates more time to engage with constituents and build their campaigns.
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18,314 throng Zoo Melaka, queuing as early as 6:30 am
Zoo Melaka saw 18,314 visitors on National Day thanks to a free entry program, exceeding the initial target of 10,000. Visitors began queuing at 6:30 am, and the event was managed smoothly.
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Lawyers urge review of RM16,000 fine for teacher who molested pupils
Lawyers have called for a review of a RM16,000 fine imposed on a teacher in Rembau, Negeri Sembilan, for outraging the modesty of three schoolgirls, calling the sentence inadequate and disproportionate.
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Oil palm entrepreneur loses nearly RM250,000 to bogus investment scheme on TikTok
A 56-year-old oil palm entrepreneur in Tangkak lost nearly RM250,000 to a fake investment scheme promoted on TikTok, which promised high returns in a short period. The police are investigating the case as an online scam.
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Low building density gives Negeri Sembilan room for more strategic development planning
Menteri Besar Ismail Lasim said this is among the main advantages to accommodate the expansion of industrial activities, new town development, and the influx of domestic and foreign investment.
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Foreign minister says briefing today for families of Malaysians missing in Nepal floods
Malaysia's foreign minister announced a briefing for families of Malaysians missing after floods in Nepal. The briefing aims to update relatives on search and rescue efforts and government assistance.