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Negri Sembilan DKU declares April proclamation invalid
The Negri Sembilan Dewan Keadilan dan Undang has declared the April 19, 2026 proclamation on the abdication of Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir unconstitutional and invalid. Its secretary said three of the four signatories did not hold the position of Undang at the time and no full inquiry was conducted as the state constitution requires. The DKU says Tuanku Muhriz's position remains intact and it recognises no vacancy.
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Indonesia's Prabowo sacks finance minister, names deputy as replacement
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has dismissed Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa and appointed his deputy Suahasil Nazara in his place at a swearing-in ceremony in Jakarta. The change comes as Southeast Asia's largest economy faces investor confidence problems and a widening fiscal deficit.
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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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Lorry driver fined RM2,500 for keeping ex-girlfriend's explicit videos
A 22-year-old lorry driver was fined RM2,500 by the Ayer Keroh Magistrate's Court in Melaka after pleading guilty to possessing explicit videos and photos of his former girlfriend. S Devesh was also ordered to serve five months in jail if he fails to pay the fine, and he has paid it.
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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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Melaka Mufti Department's astronomy studies added to state TVET syllabus
In Alor Gajah, Melaka, astronomy studies under the Melaka Mufti Department have been included in the state's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) syllabus, including an introduction to building drones to determine the qibla direction. Melaka Mufti Datuk Abdul Halim Tawil said 80 students joined the programme at the National Falak Carnival 2026, which ended yesterday, and the Al-Khawarizmi Falak Complex now draws higher learning institutions from Indonesia.
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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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Kuching City win 2-1 at Melaka despite playing with 10 men
Kuching City defeated Melaka FC 2-1 at Stadium Hang Jebat despite playing with 10 men after Yuki Tanigawa was sent off early in the second half. Ronald Ngah scored the winning goal in the final minute after Melaka had equalised. Kuching City next face Phnom Penh Crown FC in the ACL2 on 17 September.
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Skechers Malaysia targets 11 new store locations by year-end
Skechers plans to open about 11 new locations in Malaysia by the end of this year, with Malaysia now its largest market in Southeast Asia. Openings include a 20,000 sq ft store at Bandar Seri Coalfields, Sungai Buloh in September and a store at Merdeka 118 on 1 November.
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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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Father recalls Captain Zainol Afiq's service in rural Sarawak
The body of Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, 31, was buried at the Forest Height Islamic Cemetery in Senawang, Seremban this evening. His father, Bee Sham Ahmad, said his son was deeply loved by people in rural Sarawak for his commitment to bringing health services to them through the Air Doctor Service. The family is leaving the investigation into the helicopter crash to the authorities.
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Dr Fie urges public to appreciate Health Ministry workers
At Masjid Bandar Baru Senawang, dentist and influencer Dr Afifah Hidayah Ahmad Tawfek, known as Dr Fie, called on the public to appreciate the sacrifices of Health Ministry staff who serve far from their families, including flying by helicopter to rural areas. She also offered condolences to the families of the five victims of the Air Doctor Service helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Miri, Sarawak.
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Kapten Zainol Afiq remembered as family icon
Kapten Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, killed in a helicopter crash in Long Lellang, Miri, Sarawak, was described as a helpful person and a family icon. A school friend and his wife's uncle shared memories at Masjid Bandar Baru Senawang, Seremban.
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DRB-HICOM-Harian Metro Pantun Contest Expands to Southern Zone, Melaka First Host
The Pantun Contest co-organised by DRB-HICOM and Harian Metro is expanding to the Southern Zone after a pilot in Selangor last year. Melaka is the first state to host, with the quarter-finals and semi-finals at SMK Tinggi Melaka, Banda Hilir, tomorrow. Four Melaka schools are competing for a place in the final in Johor.
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Melaka student with Marfan syndrome graduates from PMM with 3.81 GPA
Muhammad Akmal Yazali, 22, from Melaka, received his Electronics Engineering (Computer) diploma from Politeknik Merlimau Melaka with a 3.81 GPA despite living with Marfan syndrome and scoliosis. He was among 1,195 graduates at PMM's 24th convocation in Port Dickson, and will continue his bachelor's degree at UTHM.
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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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Melaka FC Lose 2-1 to Kuching City, Elavarasan Urges Fix for Late Goals
Melaka FC lost 2-1 to Kuching City FC in a Super League match at Hang Jebat Stadium in Krubong, Melaka last night. Head coach E. Elavarasan was disappointed after his side conceded another late goal, the second time this has happened this season. Kuching City are second with 12 points, while Melaka remain 10th with three points.
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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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Adam Adli: RM1 million Kampung Angkat Madani project in Sungai Putat
The Kampung Angkat Madani programme in Kampung Sungai Putat, Melaka, has spent over RM1 million on community facility upgrades including a hall, roads, drainage and solar lights. Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli Abd Halim said a flood mitigation project worth over RM24 million in the area is more than 50% complete and expected to finish next year.
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NSYNC 2026 in Paroi opens young netball talent pathway to state squad
The Negeri Sembilan Youth Netball Championship (NSYNC) 2026 will be held this Sunday at Kompleks Sukan Negeri, Paroi, bringing together 48 teams and over 500 athletes. The inaugural tournament is organised by Peloh through Kelab Bola Jaring 9Orchids with MSN and PBJNS, offering four age categories and a talent development pathway to state selection.
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Helicopter crash pilot's remains expected to be buried in Senawang tomorrow
The remains of Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, the pilot killed in the Perkhidmatan Doktor Udara (FDS) helicopter crash at Long Lellang, Sarawak, are expected to be buried in Senawang tomorrow. The family is still waiting for DNA test results before the body is brought home, with burial to take place at the Forest Height Islamic Cemetery after prayers at Masjid Bandar Baru Senawang.
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PH ready for Melaka polls without formal talks with BN, says Adam Adli
Adam Adli Abdul Halim said the absence of formal negotiations between PH and BN so far has not affected PH's readiness for the Melaka state election. He said PH is prepared to contest all the seats it previously vied for if no understanding is reached. He spoke after closing the Madani Adopted Village programme at Arena Ara Permai, Kampung Sungai Putat.