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Motorists to face first licence suspension at 18 demerit points instead of 24 under stricter rules

Motorists to face first licence suspension at 18 demerit points instead of 24 under stricter rules

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31/07/2026

Japan quake death toll hits 35 as auto and chip factories suspend productions

Japan quake death toll hits 35 as auto and chip factories suspend productions

31/07/2026

Negeri Sembilan polls: Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan faces electoral test amid rivals’ Malay-Muslim unity narrative

Negeri Sembilan polls: Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan faces electoral test amid rivals’ Malay-Muslim unity narrative

31/07/2026

Malaysia's youth vote in focus as Negeri Sembilan heads to the polls

Malaysia's youth vote in focus as Negeri Sembilan heads to the polls

31/07/2026

Government completes acquisition and takes possession of 38 Oxley Road site

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31/07/2026

Missing Singaporean woman who unexpectedly left for Cambodia found safe

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Israel must approve Trump agreement before Hamas will implement, says Hamas official

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Massive Attack band members barred from re-entering Singapore over support for political cause, unfurling of foreign flag at concert

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31/07/2026

Law Society seeks to strike Pritam Singh off the rolls

Law Society seeks to strike Pritam Singh off the rolls

31/07/2026

‘Literally born into it’: Given up for adoption at birth, Anita Fam found her life's purpose in helping others

‘Literally born into it’: Given up for adoption at birth, Anita Fam found her life's purpose in helping others

31/07/2026

Japan quake death toll hits 35 as auto and chip factories suspend productions

Japan quake death toll hits 35 as auto and chip factories suspend productions

31/07/2026

Negeri Sembilan polls: Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan faces electoral test amid rivals’ Malay-Muslim unity narrative

Negeri Sembilan polls: Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan faces electoral test amid rivals’ Malay-Muslim unity narrative

31/07/2026

Malaysia's youth vote in focus as Negeri Sembilan heads to the polls

Malaysia's youth vote in focus as Negeri Sembilan heads to the polls

31/07/2026

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