News near Muar
7 stories within reach of Muar, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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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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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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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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MetMalaysia: Weak 3.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Batu Pahat
A weak 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Batu Pahat, Johor, at 4.12pm, according to MetMalaysia. The quake was recorded in the waters near Batu Pahat, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.