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‘Blunt force trauma to head’ confirmed as cause of Yong Peng schoolgirl’s death

The 16-year-old schoolgirl found dead at a secondary school in Yong Peng, Johor, on Friday died from blunt force trauma to the head, with police assuring that the murder investigation will be conducted transparently and without any cover-up

Banting school stabbing: Bullying claim unsubstantiated so far – Police

Police said the teenage suspect claimed she was bullied by several schoolmates, but investigations have so far uncovered no evidence to support the allegation as inquiries into the school stabbing continue

PAGE backs Anti-Bullying Act, rejects automatic parent liability

PAGE welcomes the Anti-Bullying Act 2026 but says parents should only be held liable where negligence is proven, while urging greater emphasis on prevention and better support for schools

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Apad confirms inDrive licence revoked effective July 24, but company can appeal

Russian-based company can file appeal through the agency for the Transport Ministry's consideration

Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders