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Tumpat student offered UUM place, worries about RM2,133 fees
Nur Hayati Ramli, 20, from Kampung To'oh, Tumpat, Kelantan, will register at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) for a degree in Economics Science but is worried about the RM2,133 tuition fee she has yet to settle. Her family, who are not well off, could only pay the RM714 registration fee, and the public can donate to her Bank Simpanan Nasional account.
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Sejiwa Social Club opens in Cyberjaya with pickleball, padel and dining
Sejiwa Social Club launched in Cyberjaya on 30 August 2026, occupying about 30,000 sq ft inside the 28-acre Royal Selangor Polo & Equestrian Club. The venue combines pickleball, padel, polo, equestrian activities, dining and entertainment, with courts named after Selangor's nine districts. The launch event featured celebrity court sessions, exhibition matches and a Merdeka countdown with fireworks.
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Elderly man with dementia missing in Kampung Kuala Pertang, Kuala Krai
A 74-year-old man with dementia has been reported missing after he is believed to have left his home in Kampung Kuala Pertang, Kuala Krai, Kelantan, yesterday evening. Villagers began a search and rescue operation last night, and it resumed this morning with help from security forces. Kuala Krai district police have confirmed receiving a report on the disappearance.
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PGA seizes 383 logs, three machines at Besut sawmill
The Southeast Brigade of the General Operations Force raided a sawmill in Gong Tengah, Besut, Terengganu, seizing 383 logs and three band saw machines worth RM338,300. Four men aged 40 to 52 failed to produce timber tax documents, and the case is being investigated under the National Forestry Act 1984 and the Wood-Based Industries Enactment 1985.
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Dr Ainul Baraah's Body Expected to Be Buried in Kelantan After Sarawak Helicopter Crash
The body of Dr Ainul Baraah Kamarudin, 33, who died in a helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Ulu Baram, Sarawak, is expected to be buried at the Sri Kedeper Islamic Cemetery in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Her father, Kamarudin Salleh, said the funeral prayer will be held at the Al Karamah Mosque in Mukim Baung Besar, Pengkalan Chepa. All five individuals on board the helicopter were confirmed dead.
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Elderly man, 66, killed by elephant while searching for cow in Kuala Krai
A 66-year-old man died after being attacked by an elephant while searching for his missing cow at Ladang Lepan Kabu, Kuala Krai, yesterday afternoon. The victim, Ghazali Setapa, is believed to have been trampled after getting too close to the animal. His body was taken to the Forensic Unit of Sultan Ismail Petra Hospital for a post-mortem.
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Worker dies of heart attack in septic tank pit at Kubang Kerian construction site
A 48-year-old worker died after suffering a heart attack while installing a septic tank at a house under construction in Taman Permai Demit, Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu. The victim, Zakari Mat Jusoh, was found unconscious and was pronounced dead by a medical officer. His body was sent to Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital for further action.
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Rubber tapper's son in Rantau Panjang saves for university
Mohamad Aminrullah Kamaruddin, 19, from Kampung Tasek Gondang in Rantau Panjang, works as a rubber tapper and does odd jobs to save money for his studies at UniSZA, Terengganu. His parents had to borrow money to pay for his fees. The Raja Shamri Foundation also gave him a laptop and cash.
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Online seller with disability pleads not guilty to cross-dressing charge in Kota Bharu
A 25-year-old online seller pleaded not guilty at the Kota Bharu Syariah Lower Court to a charge of behaving like a woman at the Kelantan Islamic Religious Affairs Department office last November. The court allowed bail of RM1,000 with one surety and set December 1 for case mention.
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Man held for storing 434 litres of petrol without licence in Pasir Mas
A 44-year-old man was arrested in Kampung Telaga Mas, Pasir Mas, for storing 434 litres of petrol without a licence for illegal trade. Kelantan KPDN seized petrol, a car and equipment worth RM6,836.18. The suspect is remanded for four days until September 9.
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Kelantan BERSATU readies election machinery, solo or coalition run undecided
Kelantan BERSATU chief Kamaruddin Md Nor says the party's state machinery is being prepared for the 16th General Election. A decision on whether to contest solo or with a coalition has not yet been made by central leadership. He spoke after chairing a state leadership committee meeting at a hotel in Kota Bharu.
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Five-vehicle crash in Wakaf Bharu injures four, damages house fence
Four people were injured in an accident involving five vehicles on Jalan Baru, Wakaf Bharu, Tumpat, Kelantan this afternoon. A Honda HR-V skidded and hit several other vehicles and a house fence, causing an estimated RM5,000 in losses to the homeowner.
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Teen dies, cousin hurt in Kampung Langgar electric shock
A 14-year-old student died after being electrocuted while trying to retrieve a fishing hook from an electrical wire in Kampung Langgar, Kota Baru. His 10-year-old cousin was also electrocuted while trying to help and is being treated in hospital. The incident occurred near a water channel about 200 metres from their home.
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Water supply for 34,000 accounts in Machang expected to return by noon tomorrow after pipe repair
Water supply to about 34,000 accounts in Machang, southern Kota Bharu and parts of Pasir Puteh is expected to be restored in stages from noon tomorrow. This follows urgent repairs to a leaking main pipe in Pulai Chondong, which were completed in four days instead of the expected ten.
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Rice smuggler feared drowned after jumping into Sungai Golok during police raid
A rice smuggler is feared to have drowned after jumping into the Sungai Golok river while fleeing a raid by the General Operations Force (PGA) in Tumpat, Kelantan. Authorities seized 1,178 kg of rice and 100 kg of glutinous rice believed to have been smuggled from Thailand.
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Ex-minister Jamil Khir remanded two more days in Tabung Haji RCI case
Former minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom, had his remand extended by two days starting tomorrow until Tuesday by the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court. His detention is linked to MACC's investigation into a hotel lease in Saudi Arabia and the Tabung Haji RCI report.
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GOF seizes 4,750 saplings worth RM237,500 in Rantau Panjang smuggling bust
The General Operations Force foiled an attempt to smuggle 4,750 saplings worth RM237,500 at a road checkpoint in Rantau Panjang, Pasir Mas, Kelantan. A 43-year-old local lorry driver was detained, and the lorry, valued at RM100,000, was also seized. The suspect and items were handed over to the Kota Bharu Agriculture Department for further action.
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PAS muktamar passes unity agenda with UMNO, leaders urge members to obey seat negotiation decisions
The 72nd annual PAS muktamar concluded on September 5 by unanimously passing a motion to strengthen the 'Penyatuan Ummah' agenda with UMNO, aimed at capturing Putrajaya in the next general election. Party leaders, including deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, reminded members to remain loyal to party decisions, especially during upcoming seat negotiations. The convention was held at the Pusat Tarbiah Islamiah Kelantan in Pengkalan Chepa, near Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
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PAS chief claims US embassy asked about PM candidate, offered help to topple govt
PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang claimed that a US embassy representative once asked about the party's proposed Prime Minister candidate and offered help to topple the government. He made the claim during his winding-up speech at the 72nd PAS Muktamar in Pengkalan Chepa, Kota Bharu. Takiyuddin Hassan confirmed meeting the embassy representative but did not confirm all details of the alleged conversation.
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Fire in Wakaf Bharu destroys mini market and paint shop, losses over RM2 million
A fire broke out on Jalan Hulu Pasar in Wakaf Bharu, Tumpat, early this morning, destroying a two-storey mini market and a paint shop. Losses are estimated to exceed RM2 million, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Man held in Tumpat with 14,600 vape pods worth RM1.46 million
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Tumpat, Kelantan, after police found 14,600 vape pods worth RM1.46 million at a house in Kampung Kutan, Pasir Pekan. The suspect allegedly admitted to smuggling the vape pods to Thailand via an illegal jetty in Pengkalan Kubor for about two years.
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PAS deputy president: Seat talks will test unity pledge
At the 72nd PAS annual assembly in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan, deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said the party's commitment to the ummah unity agenda will be tested during seat negotiations for the 16th general election. He stressed that members must adhere to party decisions with loyalty and obedience. The assembly unanimously passed a motion to strengthen the unity agenda, including cooperation with UMNO.
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Pipe leak cuts water supply in three Kelantan districts, affecting 34,000 accounts
A leak in a raw water pipe has halved production at the Merbau Chondong Water Treatment Plant in Machang, Kelantan. The disruption affects water supply in Machang, parts of Pasir Puteh and Kota Bharu Selatan, impacting nearly 34,000 consumer accounts. Repairs are expected to take nine days, with supply restoration targeted for as early as Sept 14.
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Pas marks 75th anniversary with modest gathering in Kelantan, eyes GE16
Pas held a modest 75th anniversary celebration at Pusat Tarbiyah Islamiyah Kelantan in Pengkalan Chepa, Kota Baru, drawing around 30,000 delegates and members. The event, held alongside its 72nd Muktamar, was framed as reflecting the party's grassroots character. Leaders stressed that electoral success would not come at the expense of its principles as the party looks toward the 16th General Election.