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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.
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Two cyclists killed in crash on Rakyat Highway, police seek witnesses
Two cyclists were killed after being hit by a car at Kilometer 16.5 of the Rakyat Highway in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Police are asking witnesses to come forward to assist with the investigation.
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Lorry driver dies after plunging 50m into ravine in Tanah Merah
A 65-year-old lorry driver died after his vehicle skidded and fell into a 50-metre-deep ravine on the Sokor Gold Mine road towards Kuala Tiga in Tanah Merah yesterday. Firefighters retrieved the body and sent it to the forensic unit of Tanah Merah Hospital.
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KRW FC coach admits squad not yet Super League standard after fourth straight loss
Kelantan Red Warrior FC head coach Irfan Bakti Abu Salim admitted most of his players are not yet at the required level for the Super League. He made the comments after his team lost 1-3 to Kuala Lumpur City FC at Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium in Kota Bharu, their fourth consecutive defeat since promotion.
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KL City FC come from behind to beat Kelantan 3-1 in Kota Bharu
Kuala Lumpur City FC coach Dollah Salleh praised his team's patience and discipline after they came from behind to beat Kelantan 3-1 in a Super League match in Kota Bharu. Dollah also praised the performance of his substitutes and Paulo, who scored two goals from free kicks.
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KRW coach Irfan Bakti blames aerial balls, set pieces for 1-3 loss to KL City
Kelantan Red Warrior coach Irfan Bakti Abu Salim said his team's failure to control high balls and set pieces led to their 1-3 defeat to KL City FC in a Super League match at Stadium Sultan Muhammad IV in Kota Bharu. He noted the team struggled against the physical advantage of their opponents, particularly in aerial duels.
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KL City FC come from behind to beat Kelantan Red Warrior 3-1
KL City FC secured a 3-1 win over Kelantan Red Warrior in a Super League match at Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium, Kota Bharu. The visitors came from a goal down at half-time to score three times in the second half.
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DHPP urges PAS to ensure non-Muslims experience Islamic governance, not just hear it
At the 72nd PAS Muktamar in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan, a DHPP delegate urged the party to ensure its vision of an Islamic welfare state is felt by non-Muslims through tangible development and fair treatment. He called for the party's non-Muslim rights charter to be implemented in practice, not just discussed in speeches.
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Cyclist killed in Kota Baru highway crash; brother at Pas Muktamar learns of death
Two cyclists were killed when a car hit them on the Kota Baru-Ketereh Highway in Kelantan. One victim's brother, who had returned from Selangor to attend the Pas Muktamar, learned of the death while at the event.
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Two friends die in crash while training for cycling trip to Thailand
Two friends were killed in an accident with a car at Kilometer 18, Jalan Kota Bharu-Ketereh this morning. They were reportedly training for a cycling trip to Thailand. Police confirmed the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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Pas Muktamar opens in Kota Baru with focus on governance, coalition ties
The 72nd Pas Muktamar opened in Kota Baru, Kelantan, on Thursday with party president Abdul Hadi Awang delivering a policy speech focused on governance and political consolidation. The gathering, which coincides with Pas's 75th anniversary, featured leaders from Perikatan Nasional and, notably, senior Umno figures, reflecting evolving political cooperation.
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Umno sec-gen represents Zahid at PAS congress, calls it historic
Umno secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki attended the 72nd PAS Muktamar in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan, representing party president Zahid Hamidi who could not attend at the last minute. PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan called the presence of the Umno delegation a new historic moment for national politics.
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Salor zapin, a fading Kelantan dance, revived after four-year research effort
The Salor zapin, a traditional dance from Kampung Salor in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, that faded in the late 1990s, has been revived. Researchers and cultural artistes spent nearly four years gathering fragments of the choreography from former practitioners to reconstruct the dance. The revival is now being documented to preserve the tradition.
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Malaysia will not protect, harbour southern Thai militants
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Malaysia will not protect anyone involved in violence in southern Thailand, including alleged militants. He made the statement in Pasir Puteh after handing over a new marine police base project.
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Zahid expected to attend PAS Muktamar tomorrow
UMNO president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is expected to attend PAS's 72nd Muktamar in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan, marking the first time in nearly a decade that UMNO leaders will attend the event. The invitation comes after the BN-PN coalition's success in the Negeri Sembilan election.
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In rare sight, PAS Youth muktamar opens with multiracial drum show
PAS Youth's annual muktamar in Kota Bharu opened with a multiracial drum performance, a rare sight for the Islamic party. A PAS central committee member said cultural differences should be seen as strengths, and the event was officiated by the party's deputy president.
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Zahid expected to attend PAS Muktamar tomorrow
Umno president Zahid Hamidi is expected to attend the 72nd PAS Muktamar at the Pusat Tarbiah Islamiah Kelantan (Putik) in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan, tomorrow. The event will be officiated by PAS president Hadi Awang, and other Umno leaders including the secretary-general and Kelantan state leaders are also expected to attend.
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Umno president expected at Pas annual assembly in Kelantan
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is expected to attend the 72nd Pas Annual Muktamar in Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan. The event will be officiated by Pas president Abdul Hadi Awang, who will deliver a policy speech. Pas invited Umno leaders as it considers the party a strategic cooperation partner.
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Underestimating opponent caused N Sembilan defeat - Gimenez
Negeri Sembilan FC coach Daniel Gimenez said his team's complacency led to their 2-0 loss to Kelantan City in the first leg of the Piala FA round of 16 at Stadium Sultan Muhammad IV in Kota Bharu. The second leg will be played in Paroi.
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Pas Muslimat urged to strengthen geopolitical knowledge, lead international discourse
At the 66th Pas Central Muslimat Annual Muktamar in Bachok, Kelantan, the wing's chief Nuridah Mohd Salleh urged members to strengthen their geopolitical knowledge to lead international discourse. She highlighted the wing's humanitarian missions and called for a global knowledge network to empower Muslim women.
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Akmal leads Umno Youth delegation at PAS Youth muktamar
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh led a delegation of 26 leaders to attend PAS Youth's annual muktamar in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, marking a significant step in political cooperation between the two parties. The visit follows the PN-BN alliance's victory in the Negeri Sembilan polls and reciprocal invitations to each other's assemblies.
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Man arrested to help in rape investigation of stepdaughter
Police in Besut arrested a 40-year-old stepfather to assist in the investigation of the rape and sexual assault of his 13-year-old stepdaughter. The suspect, who tested positive for methamphetamine, will be brought to the Besut Magistrate's Court for a remand application.
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Kelantan City stun Negri Sembilan in FA Cup upset
A1 Semi-Pro League side Kelantan City beat Super League outfit Negri Sembilan 2-0 in the first leg of the FA Cup Round of 16 at the Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium in Kota Baru. Other first-leg results saw Kedah FA draw 2-2 with Star City FC, Penang edge Melaka 1-0, and Sabah draw 2-2 with Selangor.