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        <title><![CDATA[Sandakan assault set to spark statewide crackdown on illicit ciggies]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government will crack down on illicit cigarette peddlers operating in local government jurisdiction, warning that it will not tolerate their "gangster style" threats against enforcement officers. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/08/sandakan-assault-set-to-spark-statewide-crackdown-on-illicit-ciggies">Read full story</a> ]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[MMEA foils attempt to smuggle over RM500,000 worth of vape devices]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[KANGAR: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) early Saturday morning (March 7) seized nearly 16,500 e-cigarette devices worth over RM500,000 at the Fisheries Development Board (LKIM) jetty in Kuala Sanglang, believed to be destined for smuggling to a neighbouring country. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/08/mmea-foils-attempt-to-smuggle-over-rm500000-worth-of-vape-devices">Read full story</a> ]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Cops detain man over threats against Zamri Vinoth]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[GEORGE TOWN: Police have confirmed the arrest of an individual allegedly linked to threats against independent preacher Zamri Vinoth. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/08/cops-detain-man-over-threats-against-zamri-vinoth">Read full story</a> ]]></description>
                <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:16:00 +08:00</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Anwar congratulates &#039;Pocket Rocketman&#039; on World Cup gold]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated national track cycling ace Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang for winning the gold medal in the keirin event at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup series in Perth, Australia, on Saturday (March 7). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/08/anwar-congratulates-039pocket-rocketman039-on-world-cup-gold">Read full story</a> ]]></description>
                <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +08:00</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[KUALA LUMPUR: The Court of Appeal will decide on Monday (March 9) on the government's appeal against a High Court's decision that allowed a judicial review regarding a pension increase for retirees based on their final salary according to the 2016 Public Services Department Circular, effective January 2022. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/08/appellate-court-to-decide-tomorrow-on-govt039s-appeal-over-pension-adjustment">Read full story</a> ]]></description>
                <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:11:00 +08:00</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Thai national killed, three injured in express bus-4WD crash near Pekan]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[KUANTAN: A Thai national was killed and three others were injured in a collision between a four-wheel-drive vehicle and an express bus at KM14 of the Pekan-Kuantan road here early Sunday (March 8) morning. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/08/thai-national-killed-three-injured-in-express-bus-4wd-crash-near-pekan">Read full story</a> ]]></description>
                <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:10:00 +08:00</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Melaka authorities nab six hawkers selling food to Muslims during fasting hours]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[MELAKA: Six hawkers seeking to make a quick buck by selling food to Muslim customers as early as 9am faced the consequences after enforcement officers from the Melaka Religious Department (JAIM) conducted a raid. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/08/melaka-authorities-nab-six-hawkers-selling-food-to-muslims-during-fasting-hours">Read full story</a> ]]></description>
                <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:43:00 +08:00</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet on Sunday (March 8) expressed appreciation for the role, sacrifices, and strength of women in shaping the future of families, communities, and the nation on Women's Day. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/08/cabinet-expresses-appreciation-for-malaysian-women">Read full story</a> ]]></description>
                <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:15:00 +08:00</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sabah Umno backs Zahid’s call to readmit former members]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Umno has supported the party president's call to welcome back former members, framing it as a step towards political maturity and renewal for the party. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/08/sabah-umno-backs-zahids-call-to-readmit-former-members">Read full story</a> ]]></description>
                <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:15:00 +08:00</pubDate>
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        <link>https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/08/amir-hamzah-meets-thai-deputy-prime-minister-for-bilateral-talks-in-bangkok</link>
        <title><![CDATA[Amir Hamzah meets Thai Deputy Prime Minister for bilateral talks in Bangkok]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Finance Minister II, Amir Hamzah Azizan, and Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Dr Ekniti Nitithanprapas, have met in Bangkok to discuss current economic developments and strengthen cooperation between Malaysia and Thailand. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/08/amir-hamzah-meets-thai-deputy-prime-minister-for-bilateral-talks-in-bangkok">Read full story</a> ]]></description>
                <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:43:00 +08:00</pubDate>
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